Hydrogeology (Junior) Specialist

SYSTRA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking a Hydrogeology Specialist to support a Rail & Transit Project in Ontario. The role reports to the Environmental Head and focuses on groundwater management, environmental reporting, and integration across disciplines.

Ideal candidates have ~5 years of relevant experience and a hydrogeology-related degree. P.Geo/P.Eng is an asset. The position offers a hybrid workplace and competitive CAD salary range.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of work-related experience on projects of similar size, scope, and complexity to the Project.
• A degree with specialization in Hydrogeology, environmental planning, environmental engineering or related discipline.
• P. Geo or P.Eng certification is an asset.
• Experience with CAN/CSA Z768 and Z769 investigation criteria.
• Familiarity with Ontario Reg. 153/04 and 406/19 investigation criteria.

Responsibilities

• Completes review of previously completed investigations and reporting.
• Identify data gaps and oversee development of the Investigation scope and schedule.
• Lead SME team to complete due diligence work and reporting.
• Incorporate requirements into design.
• Confirm that requirements and commitments are executed.
• Lead environmental design integration across technical disciplines for the project corridor.
• Develop groundwater management approaches and mitigation measures.
• Prepare dewatering approvals aligned with permitting strategy.
• Oversee environmental approvals strategy and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with design teams, construction leads and regulators to resolve environmental risks.
• Responsible for environmental deliverables including EMPs, schedules, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Environmental planning

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Due diligence

Education

Hydrogeology degree

P.Geo or P.Eng (asset)

Tools

CAN/CSA Z768

CAN/CSA Z769

Ontario Reg. 153/04 (Qualified Person)

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

Reporting to the Environmental Head and Part of a large Rail & Transit Project, Systra is looking for a Hydrogeology Specialist for the team.

Missions/Main Duties

• Completes the review of previously completed investigations and reporting.
• Identify data gaps and commitments and Oversees development of the Investigation scope and schedule.
• Lead the subject matter expert team tasked to complete Due Diligence work and reporting.
• Incorporation of requirements into design.
• Confirmation that requirements and commitments are executed.
• Leads environmental design integration across all technical disciplines for the project corridor.
• Works with the senior specialist to develops groundwater management approaches and mitigation measures for groundwater quality and quantity impacts.
• Works with the Permitting and Approvals Lead to prepare dewatering approvals inline with the permitting strategy for the project corridor/OMSF.
• Oversees environmental approvals strategy and ensures compliance with EA commitments, permits, and regulatory conditions.
• Coordinates with design teams, construction leads, and regulators to resolve environmental risks.
• Responsible for environmental deliverables (including EMPs), schedules, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Profile/Skills

• Around 5 years of work-related experience on projects of similar size, scope, and complexity to the Project;
• a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Hydrogeology, environmental planning, environmental engineering or another related discipline;
• P. Geo or P.Eng Certification is an asset
• the qualifications required by section 5 of Ontario Regulation 153/04, as applicable to be a Qualified Person is an asset;
• experience with and understanding of the application and interpretation of Canadian Standards Association (CAN/CSA Z768 and CAN/CSA Z769) investigation criteria and criteria relating to the assessment of contaminated lands;
• experience with and understanding of the application and interpretation of Ontario Regulation 153/04 and Ontario Regulation 406/19, and investigation criteria relating to the assessment of contaminated lands;
• experience in designing, implementing and overseeing: groundwater management plans; Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; groundwater characterization programs; vapour intrusion assessments; remedial action plans groundwater and/or surface water; site inspection and monitoring programs for construction activities; and Dewatering/Unwatering effluent treatment and discharge strategies-
• knowledge of risk assessment procedures and requirements;
• knowledge of relevant federal and Ontario policies, procedures and legislation, including waste management and related legislation, regulations, guidelines and policies for water protection and materials management;
• ability to liaise with other specialty consultants, contractors and Governmental Authorities;
• ability to delegate and supervise required specialist responsibilities as needed;
• experience with similar projects in the Province of Ontario;

Salary Range - 80,000 - 110,000 CAD

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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Workplace Type

Hybrid