Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Opportunity
Associated Environmental Consultants, part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies, is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned organization. We are seeking a dedicated Junior Water Quality Scientist to join our team in our Vernon office. In this role, you will work under the mentorship of senior aquatic scientists, technical specialists, and other experts in their field, and collaborate with colleagues across various disciplines.
What We Offer
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long-term growth & success
Matching company pension program, increasing over time
Comprehensive benefits including:
Health/dental/vision coverage
Fitness allowance
Employee and family assistance programs
Mental health supports
Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
Generous paid vacation
Paid office closure over December holiday break
Industry leading paid sick time
Maternity/parental leave top up program
Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
Active Young Professional group
Formal mentoring programs
Paid professional development hours
Capacity building seminars
Engineer In Training programs
Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
Company-wide social events
Regular lunch-and-learns
Community volunteer opportunities
What You’ll Do
Analyze, manage, and interpret water quality and related data sets.
Contribute to the preparation of high quality scientific and technical reports.
Design and implement aquatic field programs.
Carry out a variety of field investigations relating to wetland assessments, hydrometric, water quality and soil sampling, and environmental monitoring.
Manage time and budget for assigned tasks.
Does this sound like you?
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., environmental sciences, aquatic biology, limnology, biogeochemistry); graduate degree (M.Sc.) is an asset.
Minimum of 1 year of post-graduation aquatic science experience in environmental consulting, monitoring or applied research, including field experience.
Registration or eligibility for registration with a professional organization in BC (e.g., R.P.Bio., P.Geo., or P.Chem.).
Experience and capability working near moving water, in a boat, and in remote locations.
Experience using R programming language is required.
Proficient in MS Office and highly competent in managing, analyzing, and graphing data using MS Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience writing technical reports.
Strong time management and organizational ability.
Valid driver's licence.
About Us
At Associated Environmental, we’re passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.
As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.
Our Company Culture Is Shaped By
Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!
Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via Linked In
Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Want more information?
Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via Linked In
Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report
AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, 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.
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