
Posted 3 months ago
Geoscientist in Training
AI Summary
A Geoscientist in Training conducts terrain stability, landslide and flood hazard assessments and may assist with geotechnical investigations, producing reports and maps using GIS software.
About this role
Company Overview:
Onsite Engineering is a mid-sized consulting engineering and geoscience company with multiple offices across BC. We are a diverse company that provides high quality engineering and geoscience services to government and industry in a professional yet casual work environment. We understand that, as professionals in the engineering field, the work we do builds the places we live, work, and play for generations and we are proud to play our part. We have purposely built our company to allow our professionals to do what they do best – top notch technical work.
Position Overview:
We are currently recruiting for a Geoscientist in Training for our geosciences group in Salmon Arm. The successful candidate will be involved in terrain stability assessments, landslide hazard assessments, flood hazard assessments and may assist our geotechnical group with geotechnical investigations. Occasional projects involving post wildfire assessments, terrain mapping and hydrological assessments are also a possibility. Experience in terrain assessments, mapping, road construction, and field work in rugged environments would be an asset. Successful applicants will participate in the provision of geoscience services from proposal stage through planning, fieldwork, and commissioning of projects.
Major Job Functions:
- Field assessments pertaining to the work described above;
- Completion of reporting associated with the various assessments as listed above including coordinating and/or preparing maps, drawings, and figures
- Use of computer software such as QGIS and ArcMap, for creation of maps; prior experience an asset
Specific Skills and Knowledge:
- Comfortable with outdoor work and occasional travel
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to work on numerous projects
- Willingness to learn and work under limited supervision
- Strong technical writing capabilities
- Flexibility, organizational, and time management skills
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geoscience, Geology, Geological Engineering, or similar field
- Registered or eligible to be registered as a Geoscientist in Training with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC)
Salary:
$60,000-$90,000 annually commensurate on experience, full-time permanent position. The lower portion of the range reflects entry-level Geoscientist in Training responsibilities. The upper portion of the range applies to candidates demonstrating increased experience, expanded responsibilities, or progression towards an experienced Geoscientist in Training
Benefits Summary:
- Competitive salary.
- Interesting and diverse project work:
- Great career advancement opportunities;
- Continuous support for growth through both internal and external professional development opportunities.
- A full benefit package including extended health, vision, and dental coverage, and GRSP matching.
- Flexible working arrangements as required.
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