Software Developer and Junior Environmental Scientist

Equilibrium Environmental Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental technology firm in Calgary seeks a full-time Software Developer to assist in developing environmental science software tools. This role requires collaboration in field investigations and software project support, aimed at reducing environmental liabilities. Ideal candidates should have a degree or diploma in environmental science, formal education in software development, and proficiency in programming languages such as C# and Python. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Casual dress

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience in environmental investigation.
• Solid understanding of programming languages.
• Eligibility for membership in relevant professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with software development projects.
• Support field programs and environmental investigations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to solve problems.

Skills

Programming languages (C#, Python, React)

Problem-solving

Communication skills

IT support knowledge

Education

University degree or technical diploma in environmental science

Formal education in software development

Tools

Visual Studio

VS Code

Git

SQL

Job description

Mission Statement

As pioneers in our industry, we advance science and technology that facilitates environmental liability management and remediation to optimize solutions and efficiencies in protecting human and ecological health, our economy, and social progress.

About Us

Equilibrium is a multidisciplinary firm specializing in the reduction of contaminated site environmental liability through a more thorough understanding of human health and ecological risks and the application of standard and non-standard remediation and reclamation techniques. We provide support to various clients throughout Western Canada and internationally in areas of: risk assessment and risk management, Phase 1, 2, and 3 investigations, standard remediation and reclamation approaches, as well as advanced remediation technology implementation. We are also actively engaged in research activities, funded by industries and provincial/federal governments, to better understand relationships between substances encountered in the environment and associated adverse effects on human and ecological health. Equilibrium has spearheaded numerous innovative regulatory guideline updates and tools, including creating the Subsoil Salinity Tool (SST) which provides a standardized approach for assessing and remediating salt contamination.

The Equilibrium team is highly motivated, dynamic and creative with a strong work ethic, having a desire to tackle new problems with innovative solutions and a focus on continually improving process efficiency.

Position Summary

The position is based at the head office in Calgary, AB, and involves a primary focus on software development of internal and external facing software tools relating to environmental science. The successful candidate will also assist with field programs soil and groundwater investigations as well as remediation programs. This role combines environmental science expertise with software development skills to support our multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Equilibrium safety program.
• Work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team for both field and office-based programs.
• Assist with software development projects, including writing, testing, and debugging code using .NET, python and react programming languages.
• Provide technical support to employees and customers, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues and answering technical questions.
• Collaborate with other team members to identify and solve technical problems.
• Develop documentation throughout development life cycles.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in software development and IT support.
• Support field programs including Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessments, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and wetland biota studies.
• Liaise with field staff and project managers during field programs.
• Compile environmental data into tables and figures for reports.
• Conduct analytical data validation and Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
• Support in laboratory experiments.
• Assist in writing technical reports with support including Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessments, applying relevant Alberta (or Saskatchewan) Tier 1 and Tier 2 regulatory soil and groundwater guidelines, assessing exceedances.
• Learn and apply risk-based remediation guidelines and target remediation strategies to meet risk-based remediation closure.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience in environmental investigation and remediation programs.
• University degree or technical diploma in environmental science, soil science, engineering, hydrogeology, agrology, toxicology, or related fields is considered an asset.
• Formal education in software development.
• Solid understanding of programming languages, such as C#, python, react and HTML5/CSS3.
• Competency in macro programming and Excel formulas
• Experience with SQL queries, stored procedures, and database management.
• Familiarity with software development tools, such as Visual Studio, VS Code, and Git.
• Knowledge of IT support, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues and maintaining IT infrastructure.
• Eligibility for membership as a Professional Agrologist, Registered Technologist in Agrology, Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist or Hydrogeologist, Professional Biologist, or Environmental Professional.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, excellent communication skills, and eager to learn and be challenged.

Compensation

Equilibrium offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees, flexible work hours, and training in unique work aspects associated with the environmental sector. Starting wages are competitive and there is considerable opportunity for upward mobility in terms of salary, position, and responsibility as the employee demonstrates solid performance in terms of competence, ethics, professionalism, safety, and teamwork.

Contact Information

If you are interested in working in a scientifically evolving, fast-paced team environment, you are encouraged to apply. Please visit our website at www.eqm.ca for further information about Equilibrium Environmental. We are committed to employment equality and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers.

If you are interested, please send your resume, transcripts (can be unofficial), minimum of 2 references, and cover letter to: [e-mail].

This position will remain open until the ideal team member is found. We thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not provide transcripts and a minimum of 2 references will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Application question(s)

• Are you willing to participate in field programs as part of your employment?
• Do you have formal education in software development?

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2G 4N5