Hydrogeologist

Omega AS; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NSB Omega is seeking a highly experienced Hydrogeologist to join our Calgary team, focusing on groundwater risk management and regulatory compliance for major oil & gas operations.

The role includes supporting groundwater monitoring programs, contamination assessment, and regulatory submissions, while collaborating with regulators, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders to ensure environmental stewardship and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 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 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 work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide hydrogeological expertise and strategic support across environmental initiatives
• Assess groundwater-related risks for drilling operations
• Lead groundwater contamination assessment and investigation programs
• Support development, licensing, operation, and reporting of groundwater systems
• Prepare and review technical reports, regulatory submissions, and documentation
• Collaborate with regulators, consultants, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders
• Support environmental permitting activities and site environmental management programs

Skills

Technical writing

Data interpretation

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Hydrogeology/Geology/Earth Sciences/Environmental Engineering

P.Geo. or P.Eng. in Alberta (in good standing)

Job description

NSB Omega is searching for a Hydrogeologist for our MAJOR Oil & Gas Client in Calgary, AB.

Assignment Description

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, making it an ideal opportunity for a professional who enjoys both technical excellence and practical application in the field.

What You'll Do

As a trusted technical resource, you will provide hydrogeological expertise and strategic support across a variety of environmental and operational initiatives, including:

• Assessing and managing groundwater-related risks associated with resource well drilling operations
• Supporting the design, implementation, and interpretation of groundwater monitoring programs for large in situ oil sands developments
• Leading and reviewing groundwater contamination assessment and investigation programs
• Evaluating surface casing vent flow fluids through hydrochemical and isotopic analyses
• Supporting the development, licensing, operation, and reporting of shallow groundwater supply systems
• Conducting domestic water well investigations and responding to stakeholder concerns
• Providing technical support related to deep well disposal activities
• Interpreting hydrogeological and environmental data to support operational and regulatory decision-making
• Collaborating with regulators, consultants, Indigenous communities, and internal stakeholders
• Supporting environmental permitting activities and ongoing site environmental management programs
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, regulatory submissions, and supporting documentation

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and technically strong hydrogeologist who is comfortable working in dynamic operational environments and managing multiple priorities.

Required Qualifications

• 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 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 work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• 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