Intermediate Environmental Consultant

**Intermediate Environmental Consultant**

Nanaimo or Victoria, BC, Remote or Hybrid/Flexible

**Job description**

QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate or undergraduate degree in hydrogeology, geology, geological engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science or related discipline with relevant work experience.
- 5 to 10 years of relevant consulting and/or industry experience, including reporting and project management.
- Professional designation with EGBC, or other professional designation accepted under the BC Professional Governance Act.
- Interested in a technical lead and/or project management role that is primarily office-based.
- Strong work ethic with well-developed organizational and time management skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of environmental acts, regulations, and associated legislation in BC, especially as it relates to oil and gas site closure work.
- Working knowledge of environmental legislation in Alberta is considered an asset.
- Prior field experience and willingness to go to field to train junior staff and complete technical and safety reviews.
- A strong understanding and experience with environmental sampling techniques (groundwater, soil, and vapour), data analysis, technical writing and reporting.
- Experience with a variety of drilling techniques in both overburden and bedrock, hydraulic conductivity testing and analysis, and monitoring well installation.
- Experience with Stage 1 and 2 Preliminary Site Investigations and Detailed Site Investigations including groundwater monitoring, soil remediation, remedial action plans, and regulatory liaison.
- Experience with complex sites (e.g., fractured bedrock, sites with LNAPL/DNAPL, multiple aquifers).
- A strong understanding of hydrogeology and experience with constructing conceptual site models.
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

JOB DUTIES

The job involves managing projects and/or being a technical lead for contaminated sites projects. The job duties include the following:

- Developing work plans and cost estimates based on client’s project scope and manage scope change appropriately.
- Proactively project managing to ensure projects are completed in a timely, efficient manner, satisfying the clients’ needs (scope, budget, deadline, etc.).
- Assist project staff with field and office-based tasks.
- Interacting with, and reporting to, clients and senior managers at Waterline.
- Report writing.
- Participating in technical meetings with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

**ABOUT WATERLINE**

Waterline was founded in 2000 by three hydrogeologists with the mission to deliver practical, scientifically defensible solutions to our clients with a focus on high quality service. Over the last 25 years, Waterline has steadily grown into a small-mid size employee-owned company, with offices in Nanaimo, Calgary and Edmonton. Waterline is recognized as an industry leader in specialized hydrogeology services and is proud to offer a flexible work environment to our staff.

The position offers:

- Flexible and friendly working environment based on a healthy work/life balance.
- Safe work environment in accordance with our COR certified Health and Safety program led by a designated H&S coordinator.
- Career mentorship program with access to senior hydrogeologists with over 35 years’ experience.
- Comprehensive Compensation Package, including:

- Competitive base salary.
- Investment allowance.
- Field and office bonuses based on performance.
- Comprehensive health benefits package that includes a health spending account and life insurance.

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you legally permitted to work in Canada?
- Do you have professional designation with EGBC or other professional designation accepted under the BC Professional Governance Act?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nanaimo, BC