Hydrogeologist

Recruitment By Design; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment By Design is assisting a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting to find a Hydrogeologist for Ontario offices. The role offers a base salary of CAD 100,000 to 150,000 depending on experience, with a hybrid work model across Ontario locations including Waterloo, London, Markham, Ottawa, Stoney Creek, Thunder Bay and Toronto.

The Hydrogeologist will work on hydrogeology projects, permitting support, water supply studies, aquifer assessments,

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Geoscience/Engineering with hydrogeology focus.
• 8+ years of relevant consulting/regulatory experience.
• Professional registration or eligibility (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Support/lead hydrogeology projects across permitting, groundwater assessments, and dewatering studies.
• Develop conceptual hydrogeologic models and interpret field data.
• Prepare technical reports and client presentations with QA/QC of deliverables.
• Coordinate field programs and travel to field sites as needed.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Report writing

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Education

M.Sc. in Geoscience or Engineering

P.Geo. or P.Eng. eligible/registered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting, is seeking a Hydrogeologist to join their team. This is a permanent, full-time position, offering a base salary of $100-150k, depending on experience, plus a competitive vacation and benefits package. This role offers a hybrid working model available out of any of our client’s Ontario offices, including Waterloo, London, Markham, Ottawa, Stoney Creek, Thunder Bay and Toronto.

As a Hydrogeologist, you will play a key role in a wide variety of physical and chemical

hydrogeology projects, which will likely focus on support for a variety of projects and permitting, but may include water supply studies, hydrologic and hydrogeologic assessments, and dewatering studies.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities will be related to performing key tasks to support/lead hydrogeology projects or components of projects.

• Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in the firm’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Program
• Prepare proposals, develop work plans/budgets and manage projects/tasks
• Plan, coordinate, and support field programs, including intrusive investigations
• Develop conceptual hydrogeologic models and understanding
• Review field information from investigations; prepare reports, including the interpretation of geological/hydrogeological conditions
• Interpret aquifer tests, characterize aquifers based on maps and other spatial data
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, groundwater and surface water assessments, groundwater flow and transport models, and contaminant investigations
• Prepare technical reports and client presentations summarizing project work, findings, and recommendations.
• Perform QA/QC of technical documents/deliverables
• Travel as required to various field sites; overnight travel sometimes required
• Demonstrate sound application of established practices, standards, and guidelines

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Ability to meet a strong demand for high-quality, organized, and consistent results
• Demonstrates strong initiative and is capable of independent action with the ability to make
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced technical report writing skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills in balancing immediate and long-term work with varying priorities and deadlines
• Fundamental understanding of project-task management
• Proficient computer skills are a must, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license is required for business travel
• Experience with numerical groundwater flow and transport modeling is considered an asset
• Knowledge of mine and environmental regulations and policies is considered an asset
• General knowledge in groundwater chemistry for mine-related projects an asset

Education and Experience:

Post-secondary educational background, ideally M.Sc., specializing in a Geoscience or Engineering program with an emphasis on hydrogeology.

8+ years of relevant working experience in consulting or regulatory environment, regularly using and analyzing hydrogeologic data

Professional registration or eligibility is required (P.Geo. or P.Eng.)

Valid Driver’s License required