Competition # : 46566
Department: Public Works
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 08-Aug-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Making this Province work is no small job.
The Environmental Services Team of the Department of Public Works plays a pivotal role in ensuring new and existing infrastructure in our Province is sustainably developed with minimal risk to our environment.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Hydrogeologist who is passionate about protecting our province’s water resources. In this role, you’ll provide environmental management expertise to support the maintenance and construction of provincial infrastructure, ensuring projects are sustainable and pose minimal risk to the environment.
As a Hydrogeologist, you will play a key role in protecting provincial water resources by either conducting or procuring a wide range of professional hydrological, hydrogeological, geological, geochemical and geotechnical services. You will also investigate and resolve complaints under the Environment Act. Examples of investigations may include contamination due to underground storage tanks, highway de-icing salt, organic and inorganic contaminants and acid drainage, well water loss due to construction and blasting, and seepage problems due to ground water pressure and movement.
You will provide comprehensive contract administration and project management services to support environmental projects including preparing calls for proposal/terms of reference for environmental studies or permitting and managing consultant contracts. You will lead the Monitoring Program for all Provincial onsite water supplies and provide technical support to maintain regulatory compliance.
This opportunity requires extensive contact with professional and technical staff within the department, as well as other departments, governments, industries, contractors, and the public. Occasional travel within the province is required.
You have a Bachelor of Science in Geology or Earth Science, or a Bachelor of Engineering in an applicable discipline. You have a general knowledge of geotechnical engineering, geology, hydrology, geochemistry, hydrogeology and/or water resources evaluation, development and protection procedures. Formal training and experience in modern quantitative and qualitative water resource management and environmental protection is desirable.
You are registered (or eligible for registration) in the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Nova Scotia and/or Engineers Nova Scotia.
You have a valid driver’s license in good standing, and ability to travel throughout the province.
You are a highly-motivated team player with demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an effective team player. You are comfortable in both office and field environments. You demonstrate the ability to research, investigate, design and implement all necessary mapping, research, investigative and testing programs.
You are knowledgeable in project management procedures, including contract administration, phased construction, project scheduling and cost control, and on-site inspection and project supervision. You possess a working knowledge of environmental regulations, industry practices and safe work practices. You have exceptional attention to detail and are accurate in your work. A high standard of verbal and written communication skills is essential when working with a diversity of stakeholders.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
An equivalent combination of relevant training and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
You are comfortable in both office and field environments and have general knowledge of environmental and health and safety regulations, industry practices and safe work practices. You may be required to visit on-site locations where heavy equipment is in operation, visit remote locations, and work in areas where hazardous materials are in use.
Pay Grade: PR 07 - PR 15
Salary Range: $2,004.96 - $3,364.90 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
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Email: competitions@novascotia.ca