Hydrogeologist

Dillon Consulting Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work arrangement options

Job summary

Dillon Consulting Limited is seeking a Hydrogeologist for their Ottawa office. The role involves leading field programs, including well drilling and groundwater assessments. Candidates should have a degree in environmental or civil engineering and relevant licenses or eligibility.

With a commitment to innovation and teamwork, Dillon offers flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Strong candidates will possess excellent communication skills, a strong interest in environmental programs, and significant field work experience.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting.
• P.Geo. or P.Eng. License, or be eligible to apply within a year.
• Strong desire to learn and work ethic focused on environmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field programs including well drilling and monitoring.
• Design and oversee hydraulic tests to assess aquifer properties.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and manage project deliverables.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Environmental assessment knowledge

Education

Degree in environmental or civil engineering

P.Geo. or P.Eng. License

Tools

Microsoft Office

AUTOCAD

GIS

MODFLOW

Job description

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Dillon's Physical Hydrogeology discipline is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Hydrogeologist to fill an existing vacancy within our team and take a key role in one of our Ontario offices: Ottawa, Kingston, North York, Downtown Toronto, Oakville, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener, London, Chatham or Windsor. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and provide senior oversight for field programs, including well drilling operations, installation of monitoring wells, soil and groundwater sampling/monitoring, and geological logging.
• Design, oversee, and interpret complex hydraulic tests, including slug, recovery, and pumping tests, to assess aquifer properties.
• Lead and manage hydrogeological investigations for various projects, including those related to landfills.
• Lead the assessment, design, and monitoring for dewatering projects.
• Lead, design, oversee and manage environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
• Manage, interpret, and analyze complex hydrogeological data using groundwater flow models.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality technical reports, work plans, and proposals.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop junior hydrogeologists and technical staff.
• Contribute to business development activities, including client relationship management and strategic proposal development.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols in all field and office activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, senior hydrogeologists, and other team members.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning to stay knowledgeable of industry best practices and advancements in water resources engineering.
• Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
• Contribute to the career advancement of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

• A degree in environmental or civil engineering, environmental or civil engineering technology or environmental sciences
• P.Geo. or P.Eng. License, or eligible to apply for within a year
• 5+ years experience in environmental consulting will be an asset
• Strong desire to learn
• Strong work ethic with genuine interest in environmental programs and field work
• Valid Driver's License

Experience

• Experience working around heavy equipment, including drill rigs and excavators will be considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated abilities to work in multidisciplinary team and independently
• Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office i.e. Excel and Word
• Knowledge in several of: geology, hydrogeology, field procedures, basic chemistry, contracting/construction, geotechnical concerns, geology, remediation, engineering, site characterization, health and safety will be considered an asset
• Experience with O.Reg. 153/04 environmental site assessments
• Knowledge of p hased site assessment and remediation and/or hazardous building substances survey will be an asset
• Experience with groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, pumping tests, slug tests, data loggers will be an asset
• Experience with soil and sediment sampling will be an asset
• Understanding of statistical analyses and terms, comfortable completing common statistical procedures properly and can differentiate between similar summary statistics like mean vs. median vs. mode. Able to create visual representations or tables to present statistical results from data analyses
• Experience in laboratory bottle orders and chain of custody completion will be an asset
• Knowledge of relevant provincial, and federal environmental legislation and policies will be considered an asset
• Proficiency in AUTOCAD, GIS, Surfer, AquiferTest, AQTESOLV, MODFLOW, FEFLOW or other groundwater modelling software, or database abilities will be an asset

Compensation

$75,000 - $100,000

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. We look forward to hearing from you.

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.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.