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Organization:
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division:
Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division
City:
Hamilton, North York
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
2 Temporary up to 12 months with possibility of extension
Job code:
15548 - Scientist 4
Salary:
$1,391.06 - $1,765.59 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you concerned about protecting Ontario's water resources? Are you a Hydrogeologist looking for an opportunity that is broad in scope and will challenge your analytical skills? Then consider this opportunity to apply your expertise in support of the regional groundwater management program.
About the job
• evaluate impacts related to contaminated sites, landfills, industrial spills and proposed water takings and developments
• investigate groundwater quality complaints and support enforcement actions
• provide expert testimony at legal proceedings and provide expert advice to ministry staff and stakeholders
• carry out field investigations, analyze and synthesize scientific data
• prepare reports and recommendations on investigative findings
• liaise with ministry staff, other agencies and the public
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You have formal education or equivalent experience in a discipline such as Geology, Hydrogeology, or Earth Sciences
• You have registration as a practicing member of the Association of Geoscientists of Ontario or as a Geoscientist-in-training or Professional Engineers of Ontario.
• You have a valid class G Ontario driver's license
Environmental Knowledge
• You have demonstrated knowledge of contaminant hydrogeology, hydrogeological methods and techniques, and related theories, principles and practices
• You know field investigation, water resource management and environmental management theories, practices and techniques
• You have proven ability to interpret and apply environmental legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines (e.g. Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act)
Investigative, Analytical, and Project Management Skills
• You can research, assess and evaluate environmental issues
• You can investigate complaints, spills, and other contingencies and develop the appropriate solution to resolve the problem
• You can use your project management skills to lead field studies and other initiatives
Communication and Computer Skills
• You know how to communicate technical language in a way that is easy to understand
• You work well with others and are able to influence diverse interests
• You can develop and present scientific reports to a wide audience (e.g. courts, councils, public)
• You know how to use computer modelling and other software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases
Apply by:
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 119 King St W, Hamilton, West Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 5775 Yonge St, North York, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Science and Engineering
Posted on:
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Note:
- Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
- T-ET-133212/19(2)
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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