City : Vancouver, BC

Category : Z-WSP E&I Canada Ltd.

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

VANCOUVER

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms – made stronger with the recent creation of WSP E&I Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of WSP Canada Inc.

We have over 63,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000 people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

The Opportunity:

WSP E&I has a new opportunity for a Junior Hydrogeologist to join our Mining, Geo-Environment & Engineering group on a full-time basis based in Vancouver.

The selected candidate will support hydrogeology-related projects and proposal efforts with an emphasis on the mining industry in Canada. You will work directly with our senior hydrogeologist on challenging projects and be responsible for contributing to geochemistry water quality and hydrogeology field programs, data analysis, geochemical modeling, interpretation, and technical reporting. You will contribute to the growth of our hydrogeology team of professionals in Canada, while supporting our mine water and waste management projects

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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A day in the life:

• Groundwater data analysis, field testing and assisting in groundwater modeling work (as an asset) as projects require
• Conduct field investigations including drilling and monitoring well installations, slug testing, aquifer testing programs, groundwater, surface water and soil sampling
• Oversee and manage drilling and excavation programs
• Data analysis which may include hydraulic conductivity tests (slug test), pump tests Support in the preparation of groundwater and remediation reports.
• Adhere to safe work practices and company/client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner
• You will be supported/supervised by the Senior/Intermediate Hydrogeologist
• You will always ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites and take WSP's Life-Saving rules to heart

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• University degree or diploma from a recognized institution with a specialty in hydrogeology, Earth Sciences, environmental engineering, or geoscience.
• 0 - 3 years of consulting or industry experience in hydrogeology
• Eligible to register as in geoscientist or engineer in training with EGBC.
• Academic knowledge of aquatic geochemistry would be considered an asset
• Strong data manipulation abilities including experience with data management tools (i.e., Excel, EQuIS, Access) would be considered an asset
• Technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Strong relational skills within the team environment and with clients are essential
• Strong organizational and communications skills
• Willing to travel domestically, occasionally in remote locations, varying environments and inclement weather, sometimes with limited communications and logistical support
• Unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License valid in the province of British Columbia
• A satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy
• Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 pounds
• Willing to spend significant site at the project site
• Applied work experience in hydrogeological assessments within natural or mine-affected sites would be considered an asset