Hydrogeologist

True Environmental; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensero Solutions is seeking a Hydrogeologist to support groundwater assessments on resource development projects in Canada. The role includes data collection, analysis, and reporting, with fieldwork across BC and Yukon and opportunities to work remotely.

The candidate will design groundwater programs, develop models (MODFLOW/FEFLOW), and communicate technical results to clients and teams. Strong written skills and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in Geoscience or Engineering with a focus on Hydrogeology.
• P.Geo or P.Eng designation, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• 1-3 years of related work experience in consulting or mining with hydrogeologic data collection and analysis.
• Willingness to travel and participate in field programs in remote locations throughout BC and Yukon.
• Excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide hydrogeological technical input to projects throughout Ensero.
• Prepare data analyses and clear written reports of groundwater information.
• Design and implement groundwater programs for contaminant transport and groundwater impact assessments.
• Integrate groundwater inputs into geochemical and water balance models.
• Conduct fieldwork including groundwater sampling, borehole drilling supervision and monitoring well installation, tracer studies, pumping tests, and packer tests.
• Operate and maintain specialized field testing and monitoring equipment.
• Develop groundwater conceptual models and both local- and regional-scale numerical models (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW, Groundwater Vistas).
• Produce factual and interpretive reporting of field data and site conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals and promote worker safety.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

MS Office

Travel

Education

Post-graduate degree in Geoscience or Engineering (Hydrogeology focus)

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

Groundwater Vistas

Job description

Ensero Solutions is an environmental consulting and remediation business with specific expertise in environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory and compliance services, active/passive water treatment, mine water management, and turnkey remediation services for the mining industry and broader industrial sectors. At Ensero, we get the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. We’re building a culture where people can grow their careers and are challenged to solve our client’s toughest environmental problems.

Hydrogeologist

Vancouver, BC; Saskatoon, SK; Whitehorse, YT; Remote; – Full-Time Permanent

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager - Hydrogeology, the Hydrogeologist is responsible for the collection, management and reporting of hydrogeology data for resource development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hydrogeological technical input to projects throughout Ensero.
• Technical communications of groundwater data, including data analysis and report writing.
• Study design and implementation of groundwater programs to support contaminant transport assessments, groundwater impacts assessments and remedial planning.
• Integrate groundwater inputs into geochemical and water balance models.
• Perform fieldwork on hydrogeological field programs including: groundwater sampling, supervision of borehole drilling and monitoring well installation, tracer studies, pumping tests, and packer tests.
• Ability to operate and maintain specialized field testing and monitoring equipment.
• Development of groundwater conceptual models.
• Developed local-scale and regional-scale groundwater numerical models (i.e., MODFLOW, FEFLOW, Groundwater Vistas).
• Factual and interpretive reporting of field data and site conditions.
• Interface with other technical experts to achieve multidisciplinary project goals.
• Monitor and promote environmental health and worker safety.
• All other related duties as required.

About You

• Post-graduate degree in Geoscience or Engineering, with a focus on Hydrogeology, or a related field.
• P.Geo or P.Eng designation, or ability to obtain professional designation within 1 year.
• 1-3 years of related work experience in consulting or mining industry, with demonstrable academic or job experience in hydrogeologic data collection and analysis.
• Willingness to travel and participate in field programs in remote locations throughout BC and Yukon.
• Excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

$75,000 - $125,000 a year

Ensero has offices in Canada (Saskatoon, Vancouver and Whitehorse) and the US (Denver), and is well established as an innovative leader in regulatory, environmental management, water treatment, remediation technologies, and facility operations. We believe in giving you the opportunity to learn and to help make an impact on the sustainability of the environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.