Hydrogeologist

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government agency is seeking a Hydrogeologist in Yellowknife to plan and manage groundwater resources. The role involves providing expert advice on water policy and conducting hydrogeological research. Candidates should have a graduate degree in related fields and relevant experience in cold regions hydrology. This position supports sustainable resource management in Northwest Territories.

Qualifications

• Completion of a graduate degree in hydrogeology or relevant scientific fields.
• At least two years of relevant experience in groundwater research.
• Field experience in cold regions hydrogeology is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement hydrogeological programming for groundwater management.
• Provide scientific advice on groundwater policy and resource matters.
• Support northern water resources management through expert knowledge.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Groundwater monitoring

Cold regions hydrology

Permafrost governance

Education

M.Sc. in hydrogeology or environmental sciences

Bachelor's degree in hydrogeology or resource management

Job description

Department: Environment and Climate Change

The mandate of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is to manage land, water, air, wildlife, and forests. This includes promoting, planning, and supporting the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, and protecting, restoring, and stewarding the environment for the social and economic benefit of all Northwest Territories residents.

Job Information

The Hydrogeologist is responsible for planning, developing and implementing hydrogeological programming which informs effective groundwater resource management and associated water policy decisions in the Northwest Territories (NWT). The Hydrogeologist provides scientific and technical advice, analyses, recommendations and mitigations regarding northern resource development to the Division, Department, government agencies, and external stakeholders, including communities in support of northern water resources management.

The Hydrogeologist also provides knowledge and expert advice on groundwater monitoring and research activities in support of the NWT Water Stewardship Strategy and the Government of Northwest Territories' (GNWT) Bilateral Water Management Agreements.

Typically attained by:

Completion of a graduate degree (M.Sc.) in hydrogeology, environmental sciences or resource management and at least two (2) years relevant experience in groundwater research or monitoring, including cold regions hydrology, permafrost, groundwater governance matters and experience in a cross-cultural environment.

Field experience conducting cold regions hydrogeology or hydrology is an asset.

-Completion of a bachelor's degree in hydrogeology, environmental sciences or resource management and at least four (4) years relevant experience in groundwater research or monitoring, including cold region hydrogeology, permafrost, groundwater governance matters and experience in a cross-cultural environment.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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