Hydrogeologist

Dillon Consulting Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Employee share purchase plan

Overtime directive

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Student loan assistance

Wellness allowance

Paid vacation

EFAP

Gym membership

Job summary

Dillon Consulting Limited is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join our Physical Hydrogeology group in Calgary or any Dillon office. You will lead and mentor junior staff, oversee hydrogeological assessments, and contribute to environmental site investigations and remediation projects.

Applicants should have a degree in earth sciences, geology or hydrogeology, a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist license in Ontario (or eligible within six months), and 10+ years of environmental consulting

Qualifications

• Degree in earth sciences, environmental/geological engineering, or geology/hydrogeology (Master’s preferred).
• Licensed to practice as Professional Engineer or Geoscientist in Ontario or eligible within six months.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills; experience in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeological assessments, landfill assessments, water budget and remediation projects.
• Design and implement environmental investigations and remedial action plans.
• Develop client relationships and drive business growth in Ontario; proposal writing and management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in earth sciences/geology/hydrogeology

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

Job description

Overview

Dillon’s Physical Hydrogeology group is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Hydrogeologist to join our team in any of our Dillon's offices.

About Dillon

Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and celebrate the unique perspectives that each team member brings to the table.

Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, and over 60% of our employees’ own shares in Dillon. Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value. Because we are an employee-owned firm, your voice will be an essential part of our shared success.

Responsibilities

• Work with and support junior and intermediate hydrogeologists and environmental scientists in carrying out hydrogeological assessments, landfill assessments, water budget assessments, construction dewatering assessments and permitting, environmental site assessments and remediation projects
• Design and implement environmental investigations, remedial action plans and design of site remediation options
• Collaborate with technical and professional staff from across the company and sub consultants to complete assignments
• Development and coordination of client relationships and business growth in Ontario, including proposal writing, business development and client management
• Contributions to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
• Business travel to other Dillon offices, upon request

Learning & Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
• Drive continuous learning and mentor junior and intermediate staff in data science and digital project delivery methodologies, developing the next generation of tech-forward leaders.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications

• A degree in earth sciences, environmental/geological engineering, or geology/hydrogeology, preferably at the Master’s level
• Licensed to practice as Professional Engineer or Geoscientist in the province of Ontario, or eligible to be licensed within six months
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrated abilities in multidisciplinary project teamwork and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.

Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in the environmental consulting industry
• Strong knowledge of physical hydrogeology, environmental site characterization and remediation, landfill assessments and monitoring programs, construction dewatering assessments including Permit to Take Water and the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry.
• Experience with Local, Provincial and Federal regulations, permitting and approvals processes
• Capabilities in numerical groundwater flow and contaminant transport modelling will be considered an asset, ideally proficiency with MODFLOW and FEFLOW
• Developed client relationships in mining, public sector, land development, and Indigenous communities will be considered an asset

In addition to a competitive base salary, Dillon offers:

• Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life
• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee-owned, and share ownership is open to all employees. Our annual share dividends have historically outperformed the market average.
• Dillon’s Overtime Directive
  • This Management Directive establishes a firm-wide 40-hour weekly overtime threshold, after which premium pay applies, ensuring consistent and fair compensation across all Canadian offices.
• Competitive benefits package, including:
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Wellness allowance and enhanced mental health benefits
  • Ample paid vacation
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership rates

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

Please be advised that Dillon uses AI-assisted tools to support aspects of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports the process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.