Water Quality Scientist (Junior)

Associated Engineering; Vernon; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Competitive salary

Shareholder opportunity

Pension matching

Health coverage

Fitness allowance

Employee assistance

Mental health supports

Paid vacation

Sick time

Maternity leave top up

Professional development

Mentoring programs

Lunch-and-learns

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Associated Environmental Consultants in Vernon, BC, is seeking a Junior Water Quality Scientist to join our team under the mentorship of senior aquatic scientists and technical specialists. You will design and implement field programs and analyze water quality data, contributing to high quality reports and environmental assessments.

The position features hybrid work arrangements, strong professional development, and opportunities to work on projects across Canada, including wetland assessments,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in environmental sciences or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of post-graduation aquatic science experience in environmental consulting, monitoring or applied research, including field experience.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with a BC professional organization (e.g., RPBio, P.Geo, or P.Chem).
• Experience near moving water, in a boat, and in remote locations.
• Experience using R programming language.
• Proficient in MS Office and highly competent in managing, analyzing, and graphing data using MS Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational ability.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, manage, and interpret water quality and related data sets.
• Contribute to the preparation of high quality scientific and technical reports.
• Design and implement aquatic field programs.
• Carry out field investigations relating to wetland assessments, hydrometric, water quality and soil sampling, and environmental monitoring.
• Manage time and budget for assigned tasks.

Skills

R programming

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in environmental sciences or related

M.Sc. is an asset

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Associated Environmental Consultants, part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies, is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned organization. We are seeking a dedicated Junior Water Quality Scientist to join our team in our Vernon office. In this role, you will work under the mentorship of senior aquatic scientists, technical specialists, and other experts in their field, and collaborate with colleagues across various disciplines.

What We Offer

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long-term growth & success
  • Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Fitness allowance
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Maternity/parental leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity building seminars
  • Engineer In Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Analyze, manage, and interpret water quality and related data sets.
• Contribute to the preparation of high quality scientific and technical reports.
• Design and implement aquatic field programs.
• Carry out a variety of field investigations relating to wetland assessments, hydrometric, water quality and soil sampling, and environmental monitoring.
• Manage time and budget for assigned tasks.

Does this sound like you?

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., environmental sciences, aquatic biology, limnology, biogeochemistry); graduate degree (M.Sc.) is an asset.
• Minimum of 1 year of post-graduation aquatic science experience in environmental consulting, monitoring or applied research, including field experience.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with a professional organization in BC (e.g., R.P.Bio., P.Geo., or P.Chem.).
• Experience and capability working near moving water, in a boat, and in remote locations.
• Experience using R programming language is required.
• Proficient in MS Office and highly competent in managing, analyzing, and graphing data using MS Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience writing technical reports.
• Strong time management and organizational ability.
• Valid driver's licence.

About Us

At Associated Environmental, we’re passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our Company Culture Is Shaped By

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!
• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Want more information?

• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.