Lead environmental geoscience in Halifax, applying geological hazard assessment and GIS to support public health, safety, and informed decisions.

The Government of Nova Scotia seeks an Environmental Geologist for its Geological Survey Division. Reporting to the Manager of Coastal and Environmental Geoscience, you will assess bedrock, surficial geology, geochemistry, and geological hazards. The work supports environmental protection, land use planning, and government decision-making across the province.

Key Responsibilities:

- Characterize radon, karst, sinkhole, and acid rock drainage hazards
- Coordinate environmental assessment and protected areas land use inquiries
- Design field studies, sampling programs, and geoscience data collection
- Interpret geophysical, geological, geochemical,



and water resource information
- Create risk maps and GIS-based decision-support products

Requirements:

- B.Sc. plus five years’ related experience, or M.Sc. plus four years
- Eligibility for Skilled Geoscientist registration in Nova Scotia
- Experience with geohazard projects, field surveys, databases, and GIS
- Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license for provincial field travel

Apply environmental geoscience, geological hazard characterization, and GIS expertise as Halifax’s Environmental Geologist.

📌 Environmental Geologist Geological Hazards (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality