Water Quality Scientist (Junior)
- Vernon, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of post-graduation aquatic science experience in environmental consulting, monitoring or applied research, including field experience.
- Posting language
- English
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Original 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
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
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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
- 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.
- 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.
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
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Responsibilities
Analyze, manage, and interpret water quality and related datasets, and contribute to scientific and technical reports. Design and conduct aquatic field programs and investigations, including wetland assessments, hydrometric work, water and soil sampling, and environmental monitoring, while managing assigned task schedules and budgets.
Requirements
Applicants need an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and at least one year of post-graduation aquatic science experience, including fieldwork; a master's degree is an asset. Requirements also include R programming, strong Excel and technical writing skills, eligibility for registration with a relevant professional organization in British Columbia, field capability in challenging settings, and a valid driver's licence.
Skills
- Water Quality Data Analysis
- Data Management and Interpretation
- Scientific and Technical Report Writing
- Aquatic Field Program Design
- Wetland Assessment
- Hydrometric Investigations
- Water Quality Sampling
- Soil Sampling
- Environmental Monitoring
- R Programming
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Fieldwork Near Moving Water
- Boat and Remote Location Fieldwork
- Time Management
- Technical Communication
Benefits
- Flexible/Hybrid Working Arrangements
- Competitive Salary With Annual Reviews
- Shareholder Opportunity
- Matching Company Pension Program
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Fitness Allowance
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Mental Health Supports
- Paid Vacation
- Paid December Holiday Closure
- Paid Sick Time
- Maternity/Parental Leave Top-Up
- Professional Development Support
- Paid Professional Development Hours
- Mentoring Programs
- Social Club Activities and Events
- Company-Wide Social Events
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Science & Research
- Engineering
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Water Quality
- Aquatic Science
- Environmental Consulting
- Aquatic Biology
- Limnology
- Biogeochemistry
- Water Quality Data
- R Programming
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Scientific Reporting
- Technical Reports
- Aquatic Field Programs
- Wetland Assessment
- Hydrometric Investigations
- Water Sampling
- Soil Sampling
- Environmental Monitoring
- Field Investigations
- Environmental Sciences
- Professional Registration
- R.P.Bio.
- P.Geo.
- P.Chem.
- Budget Management
- Data Analysis
- Data Graphing
- Aquatic Fieldwork