Job Title
Hydrologist (Intermediate)
Location
Kelowna Office - Kelowna, BC V1Y 7T2 CA
Vernon Office - Vernon, BC V1T 9P9 CA (Primary)
Category
Climate Change, Water and Earth Sciences, Water Resources
Job Type
Full-time permanent
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!
Job Description
We currently have an opening for a
Hydrologist in our
Vernon or Kelowna office with our Water and Climate Services Group. This position may be based in one of our other major offices (e.g. Edmonton, Calgary or Vancouver), please indicate your preferred location in your cover letter.
You will be responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance on hydrology projects, and for supporting on a wide range of water science projects (including water resources, water quality, and climate and climate change; experience in one or multiple areas considered an asset).
Responsibilities include the following:
- Carrying out hydrometric monitoring and stream channel surveys and assessments.
- Performing a broad range of technical hydrologic, hydraulic, and planning assessments.
- Managing and/or coordinating projects, including scoping, budgeting, client liaison, and leading project teams.
- Contributing to or leading the preparation of high quality scientific and technical reports.
- Collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects where hydrologic evaluations inform design and risk management.
- Supporting work in water-related fields (such as water quality, watershed management, and drought risk assessments).
Job Requirements
Critical attributes for this role include strong technical and communication skills, an analytical focus with attention to detail, and a commitment to support the development of other professionals.
What you will bring:
- Undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) in hydrology, physical geography, or earth science; graduate (M.Sc.) degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years' post-graduation experience in environmental consulting or applied research.
- Professional registration (e.g. P.Geo., P.Ag.) or eligible to be registered within 1 year.
- Experience working safely in remote areas and extreme environments and weather conditions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with large and complex datasets.
- 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 $100,000 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.
