Contract Hydrogeologist

Brunel; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an experienced Hydrogeologist to provide technical leadership and groundwater expertise across Western Canadian operations, focusing on large-scale in situ oil sands projects. This role involves risk management, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with regulators, Indigenous communities, and multidisciplinary teams.

You will design and review groundwater monitoring, interpret hydrogeological data, prepare reports, and support environmental permitting and reporting for

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrogeology or related discipline.
• P.Geo. or P.Eng. in good standing within Alberta.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive hydrogeological experience.
• Strong understanding of groundwater systems, monitoring programs, and environmental assessment methodologies.
• Excellent technical writing, data interpretation, and communication skills.
• Experience in resource development, energy, mining, or related sectors.
• Working knowledge of Alberta environmental regulations and regulatory processes.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage groundwater risks related to drilling operations.
• Design, implement, and interpret groundwater monitoring programs for large oil sands developments.
• Lead and review groundwater contamination assessment programs.
• Evaluate surface casing vent flow fluids through hydrochemical analyses.
• Support development, licensing, operation, and reporting of shallow groundwater supply systems.
• Conduct domestic water well investigations and respond to stakeholders.
• Provide technical support for deep well disposal activities.
• Interpret hydrogeological data to support decisions.
• Collaborate with regulators, consultants, Indigenous communities and internal teams.
• Support environmental permitting and ongoing management programs.
• Prepare and review technical reports, regulatory submissions, and documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology or related

Master's degree in Hydrogeology or related

Job description

Business Unit: Corporate & Operations Services

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Hydrogeologist to provide technical leadership and groundwater expertise in support of Western Canadian operations. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex hydrogeological challenges across large-scale in situ oil sands assets while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, regulators, and environmental professionals.

The successful candidate will play a key role in groundwater risk management, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and operational support. This position offers exposure to a diverse range of hydrogeological and environmental programs and is ideal for a professional who enjoys both technical excellence and practical field application.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage groundwater-related risks associated with resource well drilling operations.
• Support the design, implementation, and interpretation of groundwater monitoring programs for large in situ oil sands developments.
• Lead and review groundwater contamination assessment and investigation programs.
• Evaluate surface casing vent flow fluids through hydrochemical and isotopic analyses.
• Support the development, licensing, operation, and reporting of shallow groundwater supply systems.
• Conduct domestic water well investigations and respond to stakeholder concerns.
• Provide technical support related to deep well disposal activities.
• Interpret hydrogeological and environmental data to support operational and regulatory decision-making.
• Collaborate with regulators, consultants, Indigenous communities, and internal stakeholders.
• Support environmental permitting activities and ongoing environmental management programs.
• Prepare and review technical reports, regulatory submissions, and supporting documentation.

Qualifications

Required

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Geological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation as a P.Geo. or P.Eng. in good standing within Alberta.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive hydrogeological experience.
• Strong understanding of groundwater systems, monitoring programs, and environmental assessment methodologies.
• Excellent technical writing, data interpretation, and communication skills.
• Experience working within resource development, energy, mining, or related industrial sectors.
• Working knowledge of Alberta environmental regulations and regulatory processes.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience supporting oil sands or conventional energy operations.
• Background in hydrogeologic mapping, groundwater modeling, and hydrogeochemistry.
• Experience with regulatory applications, environmental impact assessments, and environmental compliance programs.
• Familiarity with groundwater data management and interpretation tools.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Work on some of Canada's largest and most complex energy developments.
• Apply technical expertise to meaningful operational and environmental challenges.
• Collaborate with highly experienced environmental and engineering professionals.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of hydrogeological, regulatory, and environmental management programs.
• Influence key environmental and operational decisions across multiple assets.
• Join a respected industry leader through a competitive contract opportunity.