www.summit-environmental.com Consultants Inc Vernon : Hydrologist

Name Of the Company : Summit Environmental Consultants Inc
Company Location : Vernon
Designation : Hydrologist
Country : Canada

Official Website : http://summit-environmental.com/careers/

Careers :
Hydrologist : Vernon BC
Summit Environmental Consultants Inc. is seeking an Intermediate Hydrologist to join our Water Resources Practice in Vernon, British Columbia.

Summit is engaged in challenging and interesting projects across western and northern Canada. We provide a culture of fluid collaboration across disciplines and offices, and place a strong emphasis on career development and mentoring. In addition to a competitive benefits package, pension contributions are matched by the company, and we offer a flexible work environment with access to excellent quality childcare.

Summit Environmental Consultants Inc :
An employee-owned company, and a member of the Associated Engineering Group of companies, Summit provides a range of consulting services in water resources management, environmental assessment and planning, environmental management, and information management/GIS. Client sectors include transportation, hydropower, First Nations, urban infrastructure, mining, and oil and gas. In addition to Vernon, we have offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Whitehorse and Yellowknife.

Our largest office in Vernon, B.C. includes 50 scientists and support staff. Vernon is located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley with lakes, world-class skiing, mountain-biking and hiking trails and golf courses just minutes away. Our office is located downtown, less than a 15 minute commute for most people and within 35 minutes of the Kelowna International Airport.

Position :
As an Intermediate Hydrologist, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance for a variety of surface water projects, project management, strategic planning, and business development in a dynamic working environment. Based in Vernon, B.C. the role will include work across western and northern Canada.

Specifically, you will be working with the Water Resources team to carry out :
** Hydrometric monitoring and stream channel surveys and assessments;
** Hydrologic data investigations including statistical analyses (e.g. flood and low-flow frequency analyses), hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, water supply and demand studies, environmental flow needs assessments, mine-related water balance investigations, flow ramping studies, reservoir level and erosion analyses, investigations related to water intakes, and contributions to water management and governance studies;
** Water quality and sediment transport studies and modeling;
** Preparation of high quality scientific and technical reports;
** Management of projects, including project scoping and budgeting, planning, client liaison, quality assurance and quality control, managing inter-disciplinary project teams, and project administration; and
** Business development activities, including managing and writing proposals, making strategic decisions to pursue project work, developing and maintaining relationships with clients, and presenting and attending external events (e.g. conferences and workshops).

Requirements :
Critical attributes for this role include a high level of technical skill, a drive to pursue new and interesting projects and to develop professionally, and a desire to support the development of other professionals.

In addition to experience in the roles noted above, candidates should specifically have the following qualifications :
** Masters’ degree (or at a minimum a Bachelors’ degree) in hydrology, physical geography, earth science, or water resources engineering and a minimum of 6 years’ post-graduation experience in environmental consulting or applied research;
** Professional registration (P.Geo., P.Ag., P.Eng., or R.P.F.) or eligible to be registered within 1 year;
** Canadian citizen or permanent resident; or otherwise authorized to work in Canada;
** Excellent organization skills and attention to detail;
** Project management experience;
** Knowledge of Canadian regulations;
** Field experience with an awareness of safe work procedures and hazard assessments. Formal safety training is an asset;
** Experience working in remote areas, and working in extreme environments and weather conditions. Experience operating all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles is an asset;
** Ability and desire to work collaboratively, both in a lead and support role, with other environmental professionals; and
** Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of lay and technical audiences. Proficiency with software for word processing, data management, hydrologic analyses, and presentations.

Application Procedure :
If you have the right background and are seeking an opportunity for growth with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies, please forward your resume in confidence to Paul Hague at ph@summit-environmental.com No 3rd party placement will be accepted.

We thank all interested applicants but only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Contact Postal Address :
Summit Environmental Consultants Inc
200 – 2800 29th Street
Vernon, BC V1T 9P9