Water Quality Scientist

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Job Title
Water Quality Scientist
Location
Category
Environmental Assessment & Planning, Water and Earth Sciences
Job Type
About Us

Associated Environmental Consultants is part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies. We provide a wide range of environmental consulting services to a client base that is well diversified between public and private sectors. Our environmental science and management services are well integrated with those of our engineering colleagues, providing opportunities to work with talented people across disciplines and throughout western and northern Canada.
We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business.
Recognizing our excellence and dedication to staff, we have been one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2008. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.
We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!



We currently have an opening for a Water Quality Scientist in our Vernon office. In this role, you will support our team of aquatic scientists on a variety of projects including water quality, limnology, aquatic toxicology, biogeochemistry and regulatory compliance assessments across BC, Alberta, and Canada's North. 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 you will be doing:

Managing projects related to water quality, including budgeting, assigning tasks, supervising work, and interacting with clients.
Analyzing, managing and interpreting water quality and related data sets.
Leading and contributing to the preparation of high quality scientific and technical reports.
Designing and implementing aquatic field programs. Participation in field programs is a requirement of the role.
Collaborating within inter-disciplinary project teams.
Assisting in the preparation of proposals and contributing to other business development activities.

Job Requirements
What you will bring:

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., environmental sciences, aquatic biology, limnology, biogeochemistry); graduate degree (M.Sc.) is an asset.
5+ years post-graduation aquatic science experience in environmental consulting, monitoring or applied research, including field experience.
Registration with a professional organization in BC (e.g., R.P.Bio., P.Geo., or P.Chem.), or eligibility for registration.
Experience and capability working near moving water, in a boat, and in remote locations.
Strong time management and organizational ability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office and highly competent in managing, analyzing, and graphing data using MS Excel.
Experience using R programming language, in hydrometric monitoring and studying lake ecosystems is an asset.
Valid driver's licence.

What we offer:

Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid work environment that allows for a combination of working from home and in the office.
Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, matching company pension program and a parental leave top-up program.
Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion.
Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness, including COR (Certificate of Recognition) certification, fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 and is commensurate with experience relative to this position.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.
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