Geoscience Technician

EXP; London; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EXP is seeking a Geoscience Technician to join the Hydrogeology - Environmental Team in London, Ontario. The role requires 2 to 4 years of hydrogeological field work and a relevant degree, with duties spanning field sampling, borehole logging and data organization.

The successful candidate will work on-site in London, develop monitoring wells, program dataloggers and support client projects, contributing to a team-focused, employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science/Technology, Hydrogeology or Geoscience.
• 2 to 4 years of progressive experience in the environmental consulting field is preferred.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word and data tabulation in MS Excel considered an asset.
• Effective writing and communication skills.
• A valid driver's G license and access to a vehicle are required, as this role will include field visits to client sites.
• Comfortable working outdoors alone.
• Ability to work independently in the field based on verbal or written project briefings provided.
• Strong note taking and organizational skills.
• Experience in hydrogeological field data collection an asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and put forth creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all aspects of Hydrogeological field work including monitoring well installations, well development and testing, groundwater and surface water quality sampling, infiltration testing, and surveying.
• Oversee drilling programs and associated monitoring well installations, including detailed borehole and monitoring well field logs.
• Program dataloggers for monitoring well installations.
• Complete shallow groundwater piezometer and staff gauge installations for ongoing monitoring programs.
• Complete in situ infiltration testing using various equipment such as a Guelph Permeameter.
• Ability and willingness to hike long distances across large properties to complete monitoring programs and installations.
• Organize and tabulate analytical data.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with clients and other team members.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science / Hydrogeology / Geoscience degree

Tools

Guelph Permeameter

Job description

London, ON

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Job Description

Geoscience Technician

London, ON

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Geoscience Technician!

Your work environment at EXP

EXP is currently searching for a Geoscience Technician to join the Hydrogeology -Environmental Team of our Geoscience Group in the London, Ontario office. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter with 2 to 4 years of experience in hydrogeological field work and environmental consulting services. Reporting to the manager of the group, this person will be responsible for a broad range of tasks.

• Conduct all aspects of Hydrogeological field work including monitoring well installations, well development and testing, groundwater and surface water quality sampling, infiltration testing, and surveying
• Oversee drilling programs and associated monitoring well installations, including detailed borehole and monitoring well field logs
• Program dataloggers for monitoring well installations
• Complete shallow groundwater piezometer and staff gauge installations for ongoing monitoring programs
• Complete in situ infiltration testing using various equipment such as a Guelph Permeameter
• Ability and willingness to hike long distances across large properties to complete monitoring programs and installations
• Organize and tabulate analytical data
• Maintain excellent working relationships with clients and other team members

What Your Experience Looks Like

• University degree or college diploma in a related field of study such as Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science/Technology, Hydrogeology or Geoscience.
• 2 to 4 years of progressive experience in the environmental consulting field is preferred.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word and data tabulation in MS Excel considered an asset.
• Effective writing and communication skills.
• A valid driver's G license and access to a vehicle are required, as this role will include field visits to client sites.
• Comfortable working outdoors alone.
• Ability to work independently in the field based on verbal or written project briefings provided.
• Strong note taking and organizational skills.
• Experience in hydrogeological field data collection an asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and put forth creative solutions.

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.

The salary range for this role is between $52,500 - $60,000. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: [e-mail].

About Us

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What Makes Us Different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.