Environmental Geologist: Hazards & GIS Lead

Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Geological Survey, part of the Department of Natural Resources, seeks an Environmental Geologist to lead environmental geoscience projects, assess geological hazards, and coordinate field studies. The role emphasizes risk assessment, data interpretation, and collaboration with stakeholders to support land-use decisions in Nova Scotia.

The candidate will work on bedrock, surficial geology, and geochemistry, using GIS tools and geospatial models to deliver decision-support products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.Sc. in geology, earth sciences or environmental geosciences.
• Minimum 5 years of geoscience experience or an M.Sc. with 4 years of related experience.
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Geoscientist in Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities

• Characterize geological and geochemical health hazards and risks to public health and safety.
• Lead environmental geoscience field studies and data interpretation to support risk assessments.
• Coordinate responses to land use inquiries including Environmental Assessments.

Skills

GIS applications

Field surveys

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

B.Sc. in geology or earth sciences

M.Sc. in geology or environmental geosciences

Tools

GIS software

Photogrammetry

LiDAR

Job description

Nova Scotia Geological Survey, part of the Department of Natural Resources, seeks an Environmental Geologist to lead environmental geoscience projects, assess geological hazards, and coordinate field studies. The role emphasizes risk assessment, data interpretation, and collaboration with stakeholders to support land-use decisions in Nova Scotia.

The candidate will work on bedrock, surficial geology, and geochemistry, using GIS tools and geospatial models to deliver decision-support products.