Geoscience Coordinator
Geoscience Coordinator
Full time One Year Term (with the possibility of extension)
Inuvik, NT
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) invites applications for a Geoscience Coordinator in Inuvik, NT. This position will provide hydrogeological expertise and support for environmental monitoring programs in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR). Through the application of both administrative and technical skills, the Geoscience Coordinator will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and coordinating freshwater monitoring programs, hazard mitigation programs, and geomorphological programs to assess impacts on the ISR. The position will primarily be in an office environment with occasional fieldwork opportunities. The successful candidate will focus primarily on freshwater monitoring/research initiatives related to geoscience, waste sites, contaminants, and hydrology, as well as shoreline management for all water bodies in the ISR. The Geoscience Coordinator will also operate, maintain, and provide training on research equipment and infrastructure for wet chemistry field work in the ISR.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate water quality/quantity monitoring programs.
• Maintain, operate, and provide training on various water equipment, infrastructure, and technologies.
• Provide support for hands-on scientific research and experimentation, including logistics, deployment, maintenance of instruments in the field, data collection, and analysis.
• Provide support on freshwater projects relating to geoscience, waste sites, environmental science, hydrology, contaminants, and watershed management.
• Review and analyze policies relating to freshwater monitoring and consumption within the ISR.
• Provide policy development and technical reviews of documents related to freshwater and geological issues in the ISR.
• Promote and support the development of science-based youth mentorship, technical training, and outreach programs.
The ideal candidate will have the following combination of education, experience, and knowledge:
• Bachelor of Science degree in one of the natural sciences, such as: Geoscience, Chemistry, Geography, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, or related field. Masters in a related field is preferred.
• At least 2 years experience in fieldwork related to water quality and quantity monitoring.
• At least 2 years experience in developing/working on water monitoring, geoscience, hydrogeology, contaminants, and shoreline management projects.
• Experience maintaining and using scientific equipment and infrastructure.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.
• Experience with policy review and familiarity with policies on freshwater monitoring and watershed management
Deadline to apply is June 4, 2021.
Priority consideration will be given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement.
Please submit a cover letter and resume in confidence to: Inuvialuit Regional Corporation – Human Resources Division
Email: jobs@inuvialuit.com Fax: 888-872-7142
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