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BROWNFIELDS HYDROGEOLOGIST
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Division:
Environmental Approvals Access and Service Integration Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
15548 - Scientist 4
Salary:
$1,338.21 - $1,698.50 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you an environmental professional with hydrogeological expertise? Then we need your skills to independently conduct reviews of environmental site assessment reports and other related technical
information associated with Records of Site Condition filed to the Brownfields Environmental Site Registry under Ontario Regulation 153/04.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role you will:
• conduct desktop reviews
• ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation
• design and conduct field sampling investigations, including supervision of drilling activities
• prepare and present scientific information
• assist in the development of procedures and guidelines
• respond to enquiries from the public and prepare correspondence
• provide expert advice to qualified person and other stakeholders
•assist other Ministry staff in technical reviews of environmental assessments
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You must be registered as a professional geoscientist, or professional engineer in Ontario and qualified to conduct geoscience work in Ontario
• You have a valid class G Ontario driver's license
Environmental Knowledge
• You have knowledge and experience in contaminant hydrogeology and remediation including related theories, principles and practices
• You have experience conducting field investigations that include soil and groundwater sampling, and restoration and remediation methods to assess site conditions
• You know environmental legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines which includes Records of Site Condition Regulation - Ontario Regulation 153/04, Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act.
Communication and Computer Skills
• You know how to use computer modeling and other software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database
• You work well with others and within a team
• You are able to compose written materials
• You present information clearly
Essential Skills
• You have investigative, research, and analytical skills
• You have project management experience
• You can develop solutions to resolve problems
Additional Information:
Address:
- 2 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 135 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Science and Engineering
Posted on:
Friday, July 31, 2015
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, August 17, 2015 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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