Intermediate Environmental/Water Quality Modeller

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career?  Now is the perfect time to join Egis.  Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, highlighted by our recent acquisition of Ecometrix—now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights. 

Our values showcase everything we believe in:

A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.  

A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are. 

A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.  

The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you? 

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact.  We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

About The Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Intermediate Environmental / Water Quality Modeller. The ideal candidate will be involved in a variety of projects that have an environmental modelling component looking at fate and transport of chemicals and radionuclides in the environment. In addition, the successful candidate will support and be involved in model verification and validation activities. It is expected that the successful candidate will work well in a team environment, supporting our in-house programmer, project managers, team members, and other modeling specialists. The position will also require data analysis, statistical analysis, data summary, and report presentation

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake water quality and/or geochemical modelling, including water quality/balance simulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop new water quality models and update existing models.
• Water quality data analysis and source term development.
• Provide technical input to projects within your area(s) of expertise.
• Technical communications, including report writing and reviewing.
• Design, conduct, and report on surface water and groundwater quality studies.
• Develop and coordinate project specific work plans and assist in proposal development.
• Interface with other technical experts to achieve multidisciplinary project goals.
• Interact and liaise with clients and assessors/government regulators.

• Graduated with a degree in engineering or science; this can include a M.Sc., M.A.Sc., M.Eng., or Ph.D. in environmental engineering; chemical engineering; or other related sciences.
• Strong foundation in mathematics and environmental sciences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in order to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and take on challenging tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and industry standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo.), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or equivalent certification.
• Experience in numerical modelling including application of GoldSim and other data analysis tools.
• Understanding of hydrology and environmental chemistry is an asset.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.