Golder Associates Recruitment for Earth Science Graduate Learner

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Golder Associates Recruitment for Earth Science Graduate Learner.

Golder Associates Inc., branded as just Golder, is a Canadian employee-owned, global company providing consulting, design, and construction services in earth, environment, and related areas of energy.

Job Description

Company: Golder Associates
Location: Ghana
State: Accra
Job type: Full-Time.

Job Details

Job Title: Earth Science Graduate Learner

Golder Associates is seeking one graduate learner in the field of Earth Sciences to join their Water Division in our Accra offices on a one year fixed term contract basis with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

Fieldwork and sampling of rock, core, soil, waste and water
Field reports
Data analyses
Mentoring will be provided in all duties

The successful candidate will have a background in:

Bachelors degree in Geology or equivalent (minimum)
Fluent in scientific English
MS Word, MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook
Valid Driver’s License (an advantage)

Core Competencies:

Formal training in geology or soil science
Field and laboratory observational and reporting skills
Experience / training of project work in geochemistry, hydrogeology, pedology, waste or contaminated land an advantage
Displays a ‘safety first’ focus.
Employees actively raise safety issues to the attention of peers, contractors and visitors and assist in seeking resolution to the issues identified.

Attributes

Ownership attitude: cares, takes pride in their work, takes ownership of assigned tasks and role, accountable for assigned tasks/responsibilities
Shows initiative: proactively does more than expected, looks beyond assigned tasks.
Enthusiastic: positive, eager, want to get involved.
Learning and growth: the desire for continuous self-improvement, takes feedback well, wants to learn and improve.
Willing to ask questions: wants to understand our business.
Versatile/flexible: willing to try different things.
Good communication: clearly expresses their ideas, speaks clearly, and writes well.
Detail and quality focus: has a high standard of care in all they do, takes pride in their work, sets high standards for their work, pays attention to details, double checks their work.
Good Judgement: confidence to ask questions, knows when to and is willing to ask for help.
Organization: ability to prioritize time and demands, juggle multiple tasks.
Work ethic: able to apply their education or experience to work situations.