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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Environmental Scientist II
Posted on December 05, 2024 by Employer details Metro Vancouver
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Environmental Scientist IIPosition Status: Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than April 24, 2026)Department: Liquid Waste ServicesEmployee Group: Teamsters Local 31Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, BurnabySalary Range/ Wage Rate: PG T27 $3,486.53 - $4,119.45 bi-weekly Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking an Environmental Scientist II who will conduct and manage technical work on a variety of environmental projects and issues. The successful candidate will work on projects such as environmental monitoring; environmental management; human health and ecological risk assessments.You are: A critical thinker, a self-starter, a good communicator, well organized and detail oriented, proficient in writing technical reports, and dedicated to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of environmental quality. This role: Assists in the design, planning and implementation of environmental monitoring programs; investigates and identifies monitoring program requirements; prepares contract specifications and participates in the evaluation of proposals; carries out cost/benefit analysis of projects as directed; monitors project expenditures and notifies superior of overruns as required. Assists a superior in the review of consultants? and internal technical reports for consistency, technical accuracy, and compliance with project objectives; identifies problems and corrective actions when necessary. Sets up, operate, maintain and calibrate technical equipment/scientific instrumentation as required by project demands. Carry out field monitoring program and collect wastewater and receiving environment (water, sediment, and biota) samples. Performs complex analysis of environmental monitoring data including biological community composition, and water column profiles and time series using scientific computing software such as MatLab. Prepares technical reports and recommendations on environmental findings; provides guidance and assistance to internal contacts as required. Liaises with other various external contacts and government agencies on environmental protocols and in meeting regulatory program requirements. Participates in special projects as required by various departments; determines project objectives and schedule of activities, carries out field work, coordinates activities of consultants and internal staff, validates and interprets results, and prepares summary reports and recommendations as required. Performs related work as required. To be successful, you have: A recognized University Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology or Environmental Science and considerable related experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in conducting environmental studies related to liquid waste discharges into the receiving environment. Considerable knowledge of accepted quality control principles, procedures and methods related to the work performed. Considerable knowledge of current regulations and policies governing the work performed. Considerable knowledge of research, analytical principles, practices, procedures, methods and techniques as these relate to environmental monitoring programs. Ability to perform research and analysis in technical data related to wastewater quality and environmental impact of wastewater discharges. Skills in the use and maintenance of environmental and oceanographic sampling equipment and instruments. Ability to review, prepare and maintain statistical analyses and comprehensive technical reports and recommendations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and to coordinate components of work projects involving internal and external agencies. Valid Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia. Our Vision:Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional serv- LocationBurnaby, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$3,486.53BIWEEKLY bi-weekly
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99996
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