Geoscientist Or Environmental Technologist

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited has an immediate opening for a Geoscientist or Environmental Technologist position working primarily within our Development Hydrogeology Group. We are primarily seeking candidates looking to work out of our Pickering office, however, will also consider applicants interested in working out of our Newmarket office.

Role Specifics

This position will involve carrying out the following tasks, and includes:

• Office duties such as: field and laboratory data compilation, graphing and analysis along with other project support activities including, but not limited to, coordination of laboratories and subcontractors, equipment management, data filing and report preparation.
• Working closely with a team of hydrogeologists, engineers and other technical staff in support of land development and other hydrogeology projects with a secondary role supporting the PTTW monitoring field team located in Pickering
• Being primarily involved with field duties for soil sampling, soil descriptions and borehole logs, groundwater and surface water monitoring, hydraulic conductivity testing, infiltration testing, and water sampling.
• Career development pathway toward registration as Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET).

Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Comfortable working independently and outdoors at all times of year.
• An environmental or earth science degree with a focus on soils, surface water and groundwater (hydrogeology) or environmental technology diploma.
• Eligible for, or on pathway to professional registration as P.Geo., P.Eng., or C.E.T.
• Self-motivated and organized, with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize, schedule and complete multiple tasks. Team player, with strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Previous relevant work experience, preferably in environmental consulting/ hydrogeology.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel and Office) with a solid working knowledge of Excel for data entry and graphing. A working knowledge of aquifer test analysis software (Aqtesolv, Aquifer Test) and borehole logging software (gINT) would be an asset.
• Ability to work across southern Ontario.
• Detail oriented, with attention to speed and accuracy for field notes and data compilation.
• A valid Ontario driver’s licence and vehicle.

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
• Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
• RSP company matching plan
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment
• Active social committees
• Wellbeing benefit
• Potential for performance-driven bonusing
• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
• A competitive compensation and benefits package

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

Company Profile – More about us:

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private, Indigenous, and International sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with nine office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines including air and noise, asset management, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage and peer review, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, transit, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.