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HYDROGEOLOGIST
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division:
Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division
City:
Hamilton, North York
Language of Position(s):
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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
• 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
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• 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
Additional Information:
Address:
- 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
Schedule:
6
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)
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 27, 2019 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
