Job Recruitment For Earth Science Graduate Learner at Golder Associates 2019 | How To Apply

At Golder, we thrive on challenges.

Golder is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

Do you have the desire to learn? The drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, collaborative environment?

Job description

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

• 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)

• 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.

• 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, wants to get involved.
• Learning and growth: 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.

Your benefits at Golder will include:

• Employee owned structure – own the business, own the result
• Competitive benefits and remuneration packages
• Opportunity to deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment
• Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
• On the job training, mentoring and coaching
  Closing Date: 21 October 2019