Water Resources Specialist

Stantec; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a part-time Water Resources Specialist to join their dynamic team in Burnaby. This role involves contributing to essential projects like mine water management and environmental assessments, utilizing advanced hydrological modelling techniques. The successful candidate will collaborate with top professionals, ensuring quality and safety in all deliverables. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of water resources. If you are passionate about environmental science and engineering, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Able to register as a professional engineer in training within two years.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mine water balance models and management plans.
• Assist in environmental flow needs assessments and habitat compensation plans.

Skills

Technical Writing

Verbal Communication

Project Execution

Hydrological Modelling

Environmental Impact Assessment

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Geoscience or Engineering

Tools

GoldSim

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

The Water Resources Team has an opportunity for a part-time Water Resources Specialist in the Burnaby, BC office. The successful candidate will join our growing team of water resources specialists who value teamwork and enjoy the company of their colleagues.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to mine water balance models, mine water management plans, resource permitting applications and environmental impact assessments
• Hydrological modelling and incorporation of climate change into predictive models
• Assisting in environmental flow needs assessments, fish habitat loss assessments and designs related to habitat compensation plans
• Perform tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work using standard methods and techniques, and contribute to delivering quality reports on schedule and within budget
• Support development of proposals
• Actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Program to promote a strong health and safety culture

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Able to register as a professional engineer in training within two years with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC, or qualifications to obtain this registration at the start of employment
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence

Education and Experience

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Geoscience or Engineering or related field.

Minimum 10 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience.

Experience with GoldSim and hydrologic modelling is required.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. The experience will forever shape your future.

Additional Information

• Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
• Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)
• Min Pay Range: Lower Mainland $76,500
• Max Pay Range: Lower Mainland $110,900
• Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.