Hydrologist

Stantec; Prince George; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Hydrologist to join their Environmental Services team. This role involves providing technical and project management support for hydrology-related projects. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Hydrology or a related field and at least 7 years of experience. Responsibilities include leading data collection programs, managing environmental data, and participating in business development. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, with flexibility in work location across British Columbia.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Group retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' related experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Professional registration or ability to obtain required.
• Familiarity with British Columbia regulatory environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead field programs for hydrologic data collection.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams for assessments.
• Compile and manage environmental data.

Skills

Hydrometric monitoring

Groundwater sampling

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Hydrology or related field

Tools

Aquarius software

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Your Opportunity

Stantec has an opportunity for a Hydrologist to join our Environmental Services team. The position is ideally located in Burnaby, Victoria, or Sidney, British Columbia; however, there is flexibility for other offices in British Columbia as well as Whitehorse, Yukon. The successful candidate will provide field, technical and project management support for the design and implementation of hydrology, climate, water quality, water resource, and other environmental management components of Stantec’s programs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, participate in and/or lead field programs required for hydrologic or climatic data collection and monitoring programs.
• Highly proficient in the use of Aquarius software program.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams responsible for conducting baseline studies, assessments, and ongoing monitoring programs.
• Support hydrometric and climatological site selection and study design activities. Train staff when appropriate.
• Compile, manage and assess hydrometric, hydrogeologic, climate, water quality, and water use data.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated to meet operational and field requirements.
• Support on-going data management and reporting functions.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written – including technical or scientific writing).

Your Experience And Capabilities

• Demonstrated experience related to hydrometric and groundwater monitoring, and surface water and groundwater sampling.
• Participate in business development of water resources projects, writing proposals, developing scopes and budgets and communicating with clients and contractors.
• Development of junior staff through training, mentoring and review of project work.
• Development and review of safe work practices, including project specific health and safety planning.
• Familiarity with British Columbia and Federal regulatory environments for environmental monitoring and construction projects would be an asset.

Your Education and Credentials

• Master’s degree in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience.
• Professional registration or the ability to obtain a professional registration (P. Eng. or P. Geo.) is required.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 94,000.00 - Max Salary $ 141,000.00
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 99,600.00 - Max Salary $ 149,500.00

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

Canada | BC | Burnaby

Organization

1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia-Burnaby BC

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting: 24/10/2025 04:10:03

Req ID: 1002267

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