Hydrogeologist (groundwater protection)/ Hydrogeologue (protection des eaux souterraines)

Calling all Geoscientists!

Join us as a Hydrogeologist to protect Ontario's groundwater. You'll assess impacts, give technical specialist advice, and contribute to legal actions to ensure safe, sustainable water management. Your work will benefit communities across the province. Apply and come make a difference with us.

The Northern Region offers year-round outdoor activities, affordable living, diverse wildlife, excellent educational institutions, and vibrant multicultural communities with unique festivals.

About the job

In this role, you will:
Review technical reports and evaluate the hydrogeological impacts of proposed and existing activities on regional groundwater resources.
Design and conduct field investigations to assess environmental risks and compliance with health-based standards.
Give scientific advice in environmental response situations, such as spills and waste disposal, to ensure groundwater protection.
Prepare and present scientific reports to various partners, including ministry staff, municipalities, and the public.
Contribute to legal proceedings by providing specialist testimony and preparing legal documents related to groundwater management.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements:

You are a registered geoscientist or geoscientist-in-training in good standing with Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) without limitations or with another regulated association of geoscientists such as the Professional Engineers of Ontario if qualified to practice geoscience.
You have a post-secondary degree with specialization in a discipline such as Geology, Hydrogeology, or Earth Sciences.
You hold a valid class 'G' driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional on the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's license before being hired.

Environmental knowledge:

You have demonstrated knowledge of contaminant hydrogeology, hydrogeological methods and techniques, and related theories, principles and practices.
You have knowledge of how to investigate environmental issues, manage water resources, and can stay up to date on new theories and practices in environmental management.
You can interpret and apply environmental laws, such as the Environmental Protection Act and the Ontario Water Resources Act, as well as related policies and guidelines.

Investigative, assessment and project management skills:

You can research, assess, and evaluate environmental problems.
You can investigate complaints, spills, and other issues, and develop appropriate solutions to resolve them.
You can use your project management skills to run field studies and other projects.

Communication skills:

You can explain technical information in a way that is easy to comprehend.
You work well with others and can influence people with different interests.
You can develop and present scientific reports to various audiences.

Computer proficiency:

You know how to use computer modeling and common office software like email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
a defined benefit lifetime pension plan
parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
comprehensive health plan
life and disability insurance
flexible work arrangements
collegial and professional work culture
career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
on-the-job training to aid your success in the role.

Additional information

Address:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region
1 English Permanent, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Schedule: 6

Category: Lands and Resources

Posted on: Thursday, April 3, 2025

How to apply:

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting JobID 225601, by Thursday, April 24, 2025. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information.