Hydrogeologist

SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness initiatives

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd is seeking a Modelling Hydrogeologist to join our growing Hydrogeology team in Canada. You will execute hydrogeological models and develop technical scopes of work, contributing to client deliverables and project success.

The role emphasizes collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams, proposal development, and mentoring junior staff, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in earth sciences; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• 3-7 years of hydrogeology experience in environmental services or mining.
• Experience with MODFLOW and building groundwater models.
• Familiarity with Leapfrog, Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, Python, Aqtesolv, and Surfer is a plus.
• Knowledge of environmental site assessment, site remediation and hydrogeology.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual site models (CSMs) to analyze and interpret hydrogeological information
• Construct, calibrate, and operate 3D numerical groundwater models
• Prepare hydrogeological technical reports for submission to clients and regulators
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hydrogeological findings with other disciplines
• Support project delivery with health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC, and client satisfaction
• Occasional field work and oversight of information collection by junior scientists/hydrogeologists
• Prepare proposals and assist in business development plans
• Liaise with clients to ensure excellent service delivery
• Mentor junior staff and participate in training opportunities

Skills

Hydrogeology modelling

Conceptual site models

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in earth sciences

Master’s degree in hydrogeology or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

MODFLOW

Leapfrog

Groundwater Vistas

FEFLOW

Python

Aqtesolv

Surfer

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), an 800+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Modelling Hydrogeologist, you will join a dynamic and experienced team of environmental specialists, working together to achieve this goal. As a member of our Hydrogeology team, you will bring demonstrated skills and experience executing hydrogeological models, and in providing practical solutions to address the characterization, development, management, protection and remediation of groundwater resources. In addition to strong technical skills, you’ll also have a solid background in the development of technical scopes of work, proposal preparation, and the successful delivery of projects, meeting high standards for quality and client satisfaction. You’ll enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment, where your success will depend on your collaborative working style, your client-centric mindset, and your superb technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual site models (CSMs) to analyze and interpret hydrogeological information
• Construct, calibrate, and operate 3D numerical groundwater models
• Prepare hydrogeological technical reports for submission to clients and regulators
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hydrogeological findings and interpretations with those of other scientific, planning, and engineering disciplines
• Help ensure successful project delivery with respect to health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC, and client satisfaction
• Undertake occasional field work and help oversee the collection of information by junior scientists/hydrogeologists
• Prepare proposals and contribute to the development and execution of service line, business sector, and client business development plans
• Liaise and build relationships with clients and ensure excellent service delivery
• Mentor junior hydrogeologists and participate in internal and external training/mentorship opportunities

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
• The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000.
• Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Flexible, hybrid work schedule, with a mix of work in office and from home

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in a similar hydrogeological role in the environmental services or mining industry
• Knowledge of conceptual site models that consider aquifer characteristics, groundwater quality and geochemistry and overall water balance at both the local and regional scale
• Working knowledge of MODFLOW and demonstrated ability to construct, calibrate, and operate groundwater models with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with software packages such as Leapfrog, Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, Python, Aqtesolv, and Surfer would be considered an asset
• Broad knowledge of environmental site assessment, site remediation and hydrogeology (water resource management, groundwater chemistry, aquifer development, and surface water-groundwater interactions)
• Working knowledge of provincial, local and industry specific regulations and guidelines
• Experience with the design, supervision, and analysis of aquifer testing and monitoring programs to characterize the physical and geochemical characteristics of the subsurface environment
• Undergraduate degree in earth sciences. Master’s degree in hydrogeology or equivalent strongly preferred
• Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required for travel to job sites/clients

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants. SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities. We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.