Groundwater Monitoring Specialist Jobs

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Nanaimo, Nelson, Penticton, Prince George, Surrey, Victoria (Hybrid)

Groundwater Monitoring Specialist

$67,931.58 - $86,624.56 annually

The Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Branch (EMAB) manages and coordinates the acquisition, publication and application of data analytics and science-based knowledge, including provisioning lab services.

The Groundwater Monitoring Specialist coordinates cross-regional operations; carries out, or assigns, applied research studies and initiatives; and contributes to program and budgetary planning for the PGOWN and associated groundwater monitoring programs. The position applies professional expertise to complex groundwater issues, coordinates tactical and operational planning and leads installation and expansion projects.

Qualifications for this role include:

• A minimum bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, Civil or Water Resources Engineering with emphasis in hydrogeology, engineering or groundwater hydrology or in a similar acceptable water or natural resource field such as those stated above; AND
• Must possess a professional designation (or is immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Geoscientist or Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC); or as a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). Under-implementation of the position at an LSO 1A level may be considered, provided an applicant is registered with a British Columbia professional association and is actively articling / in-training (GIT, EIT, or AAg) by the time of the offer of employment and can achieve their full professional designation within 1 year of employment.

At least 2 years of experience in each of the following:

• Experience planning, organizing and leading field-based surface and groundwater assessments and providing oversight to those engaged in these activities.
• Experience applying scientific theory, policy, and regulation (for example, surface and groundwater hydraulics, hydrology, and hydrogeology) to practical on-the-ground situations.
• Experience planning and overseeing the drilling of observation / monitoring wells and collecting groundwater level and chemistry data.
• Experience working in a water resource management field, with specific experience in surface and groundwater management in areas such as field and aquifer-based assessments, aquifer hydrology, groundwater monitoring, etc.

For more information, a complete list of qualifications and to apply online by September 3, 2023, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/103958