Geoscientist in Training

Salmon Arm, BC
On-site
Posted Aug 13, 2026
1 position

$60,000–$90,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The successful candidate will conduct field assessments for terrain, landslide, and flood hazards, and assist with geotechnical investigations. They will also be responsible for preparing technical reports, maps, and figures using specialized software.

Job details

Company Overview: Onsite Engineering is a mid-sized consulting engineering and geoscience company with multiple offices across BC. We are a diverse company that provides high quality engineering and geoscience services to government and industry in a professional yet casual work environment. We understand that, as professionals in the engineering field, the work we do builds the places we live, work, and play for generations and we are proud to play our part. We have purposely built our company to allow our professionals to do what they do best – top notch technical work. Position Overview: We are currently recruiting for a Geoscientist in Training for our geosciences group in Salmon Arm. The successful candidate will be involved in terrain stability assessments, landslide hazard assessments, flood hazard assessments and may assist our geotechnical group with geotechnical investigations. Occasional projects involving post wildfire assessments, terrain mapping and hydrological assessments are also a possibility. Experience in terrain assessments, mapping, road construction, and field work in rugged environments would be an asset. Successful applicants will participate in the provision of geoscience services from proposal stage through planning, fieldwork, and commissioning of projects. Major Job Functions: Field assessments pertaining to the work described above; Completion of reporting associated with the various assessments as listed above including coordinating and/or preparing maps, drawings, and figures Use of computer software such as QGIS and ArcMap, for creation of maps; prior experience an asset Specific Skills and Knowledge: Comfortable with outdoor work and occasional travel Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to work on numerous projects Willingness to learn and work under limited supervision Strong technical writing capabilities Flexibility, organizational, and time management skills Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Geoscience, Geology, Geological Engineering, or similar field Registered or eligible to be registered as a Geoscientist in Training with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC) Salary: $60,000-$90,000 annually commensurate on experience, full-time permanent position. The lower portion of the range reflects entry-level Geoscientist in Training responsibilities. The upper portion of the range applies to candidates demonstrating increased experience, expanded responsibilities, or progression towards an experienced Geoscientist in Training Benefits Summary: Competitive salary. Interesting and diverse project work: Great career advancement opportunities; Continuous support for growth through both internal and external professional development opportunities. A full benefit package including extended health, vision, and dental coverage, and GRSP matching. Flexible working arrangements as required.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Geology, or Geological Engineering and be registered or eligible for registration as a Geoscientist in Training with EGBC. Strong technical writing skills and the ability to perform fieldwork in rugged environments are required.