Geoscientist or Environmental Technician

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited has an immediate opening for a Geoscientist or Environmental Technologist position working primarily within our Development Hydrogeology Group. This amazing career opportunity has flexibility to be based out of number of our offices such as, Guelph, Mississauga, Woodstock, and Newmarket.

The primary focus of this position will be to work closely with a team of hydrogeologists, engineers and other technical staff in support of land development and other hydrogeology projects.

**The Role**
- The role will be varied but will primarily involve field duties for soil sampling, soil descriptions and borehole logs, groundwater and surface water monitoring, hydraulic conductivity testing, infiltration testing, and water sampling.
- Office duties will include field and laboratory data compilation, graphing and analysis along with other project support activities including, but not limited to, coordination of laboratories and subcontractors, equipment management, data filing and report preparation.
- Career development pathway toward registration as Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET).
- An environmental or earth science degree with a focus on soils, surface water and groundwater (hydrogeology) or environmental technology diploma.
- Previous relevant work experience, preferably in environmental consulting/ hydrogeology.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office 365) with a solid working knowledge of Excel for data entry and graphing. A working knowledge of aquifer test analysis software (Aqtesolv, Aquifer Test) and borehole logging software (gINT) would be an asset.
- Eligible for, or on pathway to professional registration as P.Geo., P.Eng., or C.E.T.
- A valid Ontario driver’s licence and vehicle is a must to drive to work sites.
- Ability to work across southern Ontario.
- Comfortable working independently and outdoors at all times of year.
- Self-motivated and organized, with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize, schedule and complete multiple tasks. Team player, with strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented, with attention to speed and accuracy for field notes and data compilation.

**Why Choose Burnside?**

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

- A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
- Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
- A competitive compensation and benefits package
- RSP company matching plan
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Potential for performance-driven profit sharing
- Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
- Wellbeing benefit
- Active social committees
- A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

**Company Profile - More about us**:
Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private, Indigenous, and International sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with nine office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines including air and noise, asset management, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage and peer review, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, transit, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.

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