Hydrogeologist

BBA Consultants; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual base salary

Group insurance starting day one

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement saving plan

Job summary

BBA Consultants seeks a hydrogeological engineer or hydrogeologist to join our water resources team in Canada. You will work on a broad range of groundwater projects, including studies, development, management and protection of groundwater resources.

Key duties include planning and supervising field investigations, designing groundwater sampling programs, and supporting numerical modelling efforts for mining, industrial and civil projects, with emphasis on environmental impacts.

Qualifications

• University degree in Geology, Geological Sciences or Environmental engineering and a master’s degree in Hydrogeology.
• Member of a professional association like the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or the Ordre des géologues du Québec (or compliance with eligibility criteria).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in hydrogeological analysis, modelling and drafting technical reports.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Familiarity with groundwater management laws and regulations
• Ability to meet high demand for high quality, organized and consistent results
• Demonstrated high level of technical skills and recognized practical ability to solve problems
• Asset: experience with various numerical modelling tools such as FEFLOW, MODFLOW/MT3D, HydroGeoSphere and AQTESOLV

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise hydrogeological investigation programs, including drilling, observation wells and hydrogeological testing (pumping tests, hydraulic conductivity tests, etc.)
• Design and implement groundwater sampling programs
• Provide specialized support in numerical modelling of groundwater flow
• Oversee or participate in hydrogeological studies for mining, industrial and civil projects
• Oversee or participate in hydrogeological studies to assess environmental impacts

Skills

Hydrogeology

Technical report writing

Numerical modelling

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Hydrogeology

Bachelor's degree in Geology/Environmental Engineering

Tools

FEFLOW

MODFLOW/MT3D

HydroGeoSphere

AQTESOLV

Job description

Your future role on our team

BBA is seeking a hydrogeological engineer or hydrogeologist. As a member of our extensive water resources management team, you’ll be involved in a wide range of projects related to hydrogeological studies as well as development, management and protection of groundwater resources.

Type of position

Regular

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Plan, coordinate and supervise hydrogeological investigation programs, including drilling, observation wells and hydrogeological testing (pumping tests, hydraulic conductivity tests, etc.)
• Design and implement groundwater sampling programs
• Provide specialized support in numerical modelling of groundwater flow
• Oversee or participate in hydrogeological studies for mining, industrial and civil projects
• Oversee or participate in hydrogeological studies to assess environmental impacts

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
• Eco-mindfulness
• Desire to be in the thick of the action

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• University degree in Geology, Geological Sciences or Environmental engineering and a master’s degree in Hydrogeology
• Member of a professional association like the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or the Ordre des géologues du Québec (or compliance with eligibility criteria)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in hydrogeological analysis, modelling and drafting technical reports
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Familiarity with groundwater management laws and regulations
• Ability to meet high demand for high quality, organized and consistent results
• Demonstrated high level of technical skills and recognized practical ability to solve problems
• Asset: experience with various numerical modelling tools such as FEFLOW, MODFLOW/MT3D, HydroGeoSphere and AQTESOLV

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Awards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Access to a time bank
• Onsite mobility premium
• Cellphone Program
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees and telemedicine program
• Retirement saving plan for regular employees
• Vacation and sick leave
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to: Market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based)
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management
• Participation in innovation projects
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Custom training and development plans
• Access to a leadership program

About BBA

For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies .

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself . Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.