Matrix Solutions Inc.
Posted May 19, 2008
POSITION:
Senior Water Quality Specialist
LOCATION: Calgary
TO APPLY:
www.matrix-solutions.com/careers
Company
Overview
Matrix
Solutions is a full-service environmental consulting
company with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers,
scientists and technologists. Our traditional services
include site assessments, investigations, monitoring and
remediation of contaminated groundwater and soils. Matrix
also provides expertise in environmental impact assessments
and audits, surface water management and protection,
fisheries assessments, water quality evaluations, public
consultation, GIS and environmental management systems.
Position
Overview
Our
Calgary office seeks an experienced Water Quality
Specialist to join our Aquatics team. This group
specializes in baseline habitat assessments, environmental
impact assessments (EIAs), risk assessments, biomonitoring,
habitat evaluation and restoration, environmental effects
monitoring (EEM), and regulatory permitting.
Responsibilities
This
position will entail writing baseline, environmental impact
assessment and environmental assessment reports, conducting
QA/QC on water quality data, evaluating water chemistry to
ensure compliance with regulations, managing field
programs, and mentoring junior staff.
This
role also requires providing direct supervision and
leadership of others, including other professionals. They
can plan, execute and manage Matrix projects, typically
serving as the primary Matrix contact for a major client or
a specific line of technical work. They direct the
execution of projects in a cost-effective and timely
manner. They independently pursue Matrix business
development opportunities and report back to management.
They can provide technical guidance for complex projects.
Requirements
The
ideal candidate will have a M.Sc. in biology, environmental
science or a related field and ten years of experience in a
similar role. The candidate must have a strong
understanding of water chemistry in the context of an
ecological setting and be a self-starter who takes pride in
a job well done.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical,
problem-solving and communication skills; write clearly and
concisely; have the ability to supervise field crews; and
feel comfortable providing leadership and mentoring to
co-workers and professionals
Matrix
Solutions offers a comprehensive compensation package that
includes an employee share-ownership program, profit share,
employer RSP contributions, and an education fund.
But, that’s only a piece of what it means to work here!
We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules,
team-based work, cross-training opportunities, and
rewarding our star performers.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply on-line
at
www.matrix-solutions.com/careers.
Thank you for your interest in Matrix Solutions
Inc.