Junior Hydrogeologist

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WSPis one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 55,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 9,800+ 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.

The excellence we bring to our work and to our workplace has been recognized far and wide. We are among the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies two years in a row, one of the Top 100 Sustainable Companies in the World (and among the Top 10 in Canada), and we earned Platinum Elite Recognition through our participation in more than half of Canada’s Top 100 Infrastructure Projects.

At WSP

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
  

DARTMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA, FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK The Opportunity

You will help to deliver existing water resource, mine development and contaminated sites projects in Atlantic Canada. As a Junior Hydrogeologist with WSP, you will bring academic and/or work experience directly related to water resource development and protection. You will also be adapt your experience to projects related to watershed assessments, flood risk mapping and contaminated sites management. This role offers a variety of work including office based work and field based work.

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.
• 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.

#WeAre WSP

A Day In The Life

• You’ll provide input to the development of conceptual hydrogeological models;
• You will complete data analysis which may include hydraulic conductivity tests, pump tests, water balance and geochemical assessments;
• You may be assisting in hydrogeological interpretations and groundwater-surface water interactions;
• You may be assisting in the development of numerical groundwater models;
• You will be completing background documentation reviews;
• You’ll conduct field investigations including soil, groundwater, sediment and surface water sampling;
• You will oversee drilling and excavation contractors;
• You will conduct management of water, soil, sediment quality data;
• You’ll support in the preparation of reports and you may be assisting in the preparation of proposals;
• You will be actively participating in health and safety programs;

We’d love to hear from you if you have ...

• A Masters degree specializing in Geosciences, Hydrogeology, Engineering or related discipline; or Bachelor degree specializing in Geosciences, Hydrogeology, Engineering or related discipline;
• 1 - 3 years previous applicable work experience;
• Eligibility for registration as a Geologist in Training or Engineer in Training in Nova Scotia and/or New Brunswick;
• If you have demonstrated experience using GIS for geospatial analyses, that’s a bonus!
• Experience in the practical application of numerical groundwater modelling programs is also a bonus.
• Your willingness to be mobile in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick, a valid driver’s license, and access to a reliable vehicle.
  

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe and the growing list of our clients including vaccination status as part of their mandated health and safety requirements to work with them, you will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to WSP as a condition of employment. You may also be required to undergo additional immunization to maintain a fully vaccinated status against COVID-19 whenever local Public Health Authorities recommend additional immunization.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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WSP Canada Inc.

Dartmouth, NS

Early Career (< 3 years)

Fredericton (Bishop Drive)