Contaminant Hydrogeologist

AXIATA DIGITAL ADVERTISING SDN BHD; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health & Dental Benefits

Health Spending Account

RRSP Matching Program

Career Growth and Mentorship

Tuition and Professional DevelopmentRe

Flex Days

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hybrid/Work-from-Home Opportunities

Job summary

Ambipar Response Canada is seeking a Hydrogeologist to support projects across Western Canada, with Edmonton-based candidates encouraged to apply. The role combines technical project work, report preparation, regulatory submissions, and mentorship of junior staff.

The candidate will develop scopes of work, review data, conduct field investigations, perform hydrogeological calculations, and communicate findings to clients and regulators, while adhering to safety and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or related field
• Professional designation with APEGA or eligibility; registration with APEGS/EGBC considered asset
• Minimum 3–5 years of groundwater assessment/remediation experience
• Strong understanding of hydrogeological principles and groundwater-surface water interactions
• Experience conducting field investigations and applying industry practices
• Strong technical writing, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Develop scopes of work aligned with project requirements and risk assessment
• Review historical reports and site data to develop summaries and conceptual site models
• Evaluate objectives, identify data gaps, and recommend strategies
• Review lab results and provide regulatory-closure recommendations
• Prepare ESA, remediation, soil/groundwater investigations, and regulatory variance requests
• Prepare RAPs for complex sites
• Draft regulatory submissions for senior review
• Perform hydrogeological calculations and prepare reports
• Incorporate review comments into final deliverables
• Conduct field investigations and hydrogeological testing
• Analyze data using industry software
• Provide technical guidance to team members
• Communicate with clients, regulators, and stakeholders
• Support collaboration across project teams
• Maintain awareness of environmental legislation and best practices
• Contribute to QA/QC and professional development
• Represent Ambipar at seminars and industry events

Skills

Hydrogeology expertise

Technical writing

Data interpretation

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Geology/Hydrogeology

Professional designation with APEGA or eligibility

Tools

AQTESOLV

Job description

At Ambipar Response Canada, we are committed to supporting employee growth and development within the environmental industry. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where team members are encouraged to expand their skills, take on new challenges, and advance their careers.

Employee Benefits and Perks

• Extended Health & Dental Benefits
• Health Spending Account
• RRSP Matching Program
• Career Growth and Mentorship Opportunities
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement
• Flex Days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Hybrid/Work-from-Home Opportunities

Ambipar is a multidisciplinary organization providing environmental consulting, emergency response, industrial services, marine services, and training solutions. Team members have opportunities to gain exposure to a variety of industries and services across the organization.

Hydrogeologist

Ambipar is seeking a Hydrogeologist to support projects throughout Western Canada. Candidates based in Edmonton, Alberta are encouraged to apply.

The Hydrogeologist will perform work in accordance with Ambipar's operating procedures, performance standards, health and safety requirements, and applicable professional regulations. This position combines technical project work, report preparation, regulatory submissions, and mentorship of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop scopes of work that align with project requirements and risk-based assessment objectives.
• Review and interpret historical reports and site-specific data to develop project summaries and Conceptual Site Models.
• Evaluate project objectives, identify data gaps, and recommend strategies to achieve project goals.
• Review laboratory analytical results and provide recommendations to support regulatory closure objectives.
• Prepare Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) reports, remediation reports, soil and groundwater investigations, and regulatory variance requests.
• Prepare Remedial Action Plans (RAPs) for complex contaminated sites.
• Draft regulatory submissions, including Records of Site Condition and similar documentation, for senior review.
• Perform hydrogeological calculations, develop geological cross-sections, and prepare hydrogeology and contaminant hydrogeology reports.
• Incorporate technical review comments and finalize project deliverables.
• Conduct field investigations, including contaminant hydrogeology assessments and hydrogeological testing such as slug and pump tests.
• Analyze hydrogeological data using industry-standard software, including AQTESOLV.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on hydrogeological concepts and practices.
• Act as a technical resource when communicating with clients, regulators, and project stakeholders.
• Support collaboration and knowledge sharing across project teams.
• Maintain awareness of environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to quality assurance and quality control initiatives, ensuring consistency and accuracy in data collection, interpretation, and reporting.
• Support the professional development of Environmental Consultants and Project Managers.
• Participate in technical seminars, conferences, and industry events as a representative of Ambipar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation with APEGA or eligibility to obtain registration. Registration with APEGS and/or EGBC is considered an asset.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in groundwater assessment and remediation projects for intermediate-level candidates.
• Strong understanding of hydrogeological principles, including groundwater flow, hydraulic gradients, hydraulic conductivity testing, contaminant migration, and surface water-groundwater interactions.
• Experience conducting field investigations and applying accepted industry practices.
• Strong technical writing, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.