Early Career Fluvial Processes Specialist

SLR Consulting; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Early Career Fluvial Processes Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on multi-disciplinary projects that contribute to sustainable land development and infrastructure. With a focus on fluvial geomorphology and hydrology, you will engage in fieldwork and technical assessments, while benefiting from mentorship by experienced professionals. The company values professional growth and offers a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. If you're passionate about environmental sciences and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation

Wellness initiatives

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fluvial geomorphology and hydrology is essential.
• Experience in fieldwork measuring bankfull cross-sections.
• Ability to travel to remote areas for fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage geomorphology and hydraulic data.
• Contribute to technical report writing and assessments.
• Collaborate across offices on multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

Fluvial geomorphology

Hydrology

Open-channel hydraulics

Stream restoration

Aquatic ecosystems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geoscience or engineering

Master’s degree in relevant discipline

Eligibility for PGO or PEO membership

Tools

GIS software

Total station

RTK GPS survey methods

Job description

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Job Title Early Career Fluvial Processes Specialist

Vacancy No VN5002

Employment Type Permanent

Contract Type Full-Time

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• Bachelor’s degree in relevant geoscience or engineering discipline (e.g., physical geography, geology, water resources engineering, environmental engineering)
• Relevant experience through co-op or in the environmental consulting industry is an asset
• Significant opportunities for personal and professional advancement through exposure to varied and technically challenging work including multi-disciplinary projects and mentorship from a variety of senior technical experts
• Work in a collaborative and engaged “One Team” environment
• Based within the GTA, with flexible work options available
• Opportunities for fieldwork throughout Canada to support and collaborate with relevant SLR teams
  
  
  

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 650+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory and over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability, we are Making Sustainability Happen.

Job Description

As our new Early Career Fluvial Processes Specialist, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal. Our team is composed of fluvial geomorphologists and water resources engineers focused on delivering high quality technical studies to support land development, infrastructure projects, and natural channel designs.

Role

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, and open-channel hydraulics and interest in or experience with stream restoration, river systems, natural sciences, and aquatic ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Collect, compile, manage and assess geomorphology, hydrology, and hydraulic data
• Contribute to fluvial geomorphology and open-channel hydraulic assessments
• Technical report writing
• Work collaboratively across offices and disciplines
  
  
  

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  
  
  

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant geoscience or engineering discipline (e.g., physical geography, geology, water resources engineering, environmental engineering)
• Eligibility for membership, with Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) or Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) would be considered an asset
• Master’s degree in relevant geoscience or engineering discipline would be considered an asset but not required
• Familiarity with GIS software
• Experience completing fluvial geomorphology field work such as measuring bankfull cross-sections
• Familiarity with total station and RTK GPS survey methods
• The ability to travel to remote areas safely and efficiently to undertake fieldwork
  
  
  

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Country Canada

Office Guelph; Markham; Oakville; Toronto

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