Junior Hydrogeologist

True Environmental; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Support

Job summary

Ensero Solutions in Whitehorse, YT, is seeking a Junior Hydrogeologist for a full-time permanent role. You will deliver groundwater monitoring programs and support drilling programs, reporting to the Manager - Hydrogeology.

Relocation support is available. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in science with a focus on groundwater and hydrogeology, 1–3 years of consulting or mining experience, and strong communication and report-writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science with a focus on groundwater and hydrogeology.
• 1-3 years of related work experience in consulting or the mining industry.
• Willingness to travel and participate in field programs in remote locations across BC and Yukon.
• Excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundwater sampling and supervise borehole drilling and monitoring well installation.
• Provide technical input to projects and interpret groundwater data.
• Write factual and interpretive reports of field data and site conditions.
• Operate and maintain specialized field testing and monitoring equipment.
• Interface with other technical experts to achieve multidisciplinary goals.
• Monitor and promote environmental health and worker safety.
• Handle related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science with a focus on groundwater and hydrogeology

Job description

Ensero Solutions is an environmental consulting and remediation business with specific expertise in environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory and compliance services, active/passive water treatment, mine water management, and turnkey remediation services for the mining industry and broader industrial sectors. At Ensero, we get the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. We’re building a culture where people can grow their careers and are challenged to solve our client’s toughest environmental problems.

Junior Hydrogeologist

Whitehorse, YT; – Full-Time Permanent

Relocation Support Available

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager - Hydrogeology, the Junior Hydrogeologist is responsible for the delivery of groundwater monitoring programs, as well as supporting the implementation of drilling programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork on hydrogeological field programs including: groundwater sampling, supervision of borehole drilling and monitoring well installation, tracer studies, pumping tests, and packer tests.
• Provide technical input to projects throughout Ensero.
• Technical communications of groundwater data, including data analysis and report writing.
• Ability to operate and maintain specialized field testing and monitoring equipment.
• Factual and interpretive reporting of field data and site conditions.
• Interface with other technical experts to achieve multidisciplinary project goals.
• Monitor and promote environmental health and worker safety.
• All other related duties as required.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Science with a focus on groundwater and hydrogeology
• 1-3 years of related work experience in consulting or the mining industry, with previous experience in the supervision of drilling programs.
• Willingness to travel and participate in field programs in remote locations throughout BC and Yukon.
• Excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

$75,000 - $110,000 a year

Ensero has offices in Canada (Saskatoon, Vancouver and Whitehorse) and the US (Denver), and is well established as an innovative leader in regulatory, environmental management, water treatment, remediation technologies, and facility operations. We believe in giving you the opportunity to learn and to help make an impact on the sustainability of the environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.