Hydrologist - Fort McMurray

Hatfield Consultants; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly culture

Matching retirement plan

Health insurance

Vacation and leave

Professional development

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Hatfield Consultants in Fort McMurray, AB, is seeking a junior to intermediate Hydrologist to support field and project management tasks across hydrology, climate, hydrogeology, and water resources. The role requires relocation to Fort McMurray and offers field-based work with occasional travel, data collection, and regulatory liaison.

The ideal candidate has a B.Sc. in engineering or sciences with hydrology training and at least two years of hydrometric monitoring experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply scientific rigor to projects and deliverables.
• Aptitude and experience in project management and administration is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement hydrologic monitoring programs, including hydrometric station installation, data logger programming, surveying and streamflow measurement.
• Interact with a multidisciplinary team to assess potential project-related and/or climate change impacts on water resources and environmental values.
• Compile, manage and assess hydrometric and climate data.
• Support permitting activities and draft proposal preparation.
• Draft technical reports.
• Provide technical guidance to clients and liaise with regulators regarding environmental monitoring and permitting.
• Compliance with Hatfield’s Health and Safety Management Plan and client safety protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Field work readiness

Attention to detail

Education

B.Sc. in engineering or sciences with hydrology training

Tools

Hydrometric instrumentation

Datalogger programming

Telemetry systems

Job description

About Hatfield:
Hatfield, a proudly Canadian company, has been serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top SME Employers in 2025. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.
We are seeking a junior or intermediate Hydrologist, based out of our Fort McMurray, Alberta office. The ideal candidate will provide field, technical and project management support for the design and implementation of hydrology, climate, hydrogeology, and water resource components of Hatfield’s projects in northern Alberta.
This is not a fly in / fly out position, it requires relocation to Fort McMurray. Most field work days do not require camp accommodations, and employees are typically able to return home at the end of the day.

• Organize and implement hydrologic monitoring programs, including hydrometric station installation, data logger programming, surveying and streamflow measurement.
• Interact with a multidisciplinary team to assess potential project-related and/or climate change related impacts on water resources and environmental values. This may include supporting the coordination, implementation and/or evaluation of other water resource (e.g., climate, hydrogeologic, water quality) monitoring programs.
• Compile, manage and assess hydrometric and climate data.
• Support permitting activities and draft proposal preparation.
• Draft technical reports.
• Provide technical guidance to clients and liaise with government regulators regarding environmental monitoring, environmental permitting, and assessment.
• Compliance with Hatfield’s Health and Safety Management Plan, and client health and safety protocols.

• B.Sc. in engineering or sciences with some prior formal training in hydrology.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience including design, coordination and implementation of hydrometric monitoring programs.
• Demonstrated experience with hydrometric, climate, and hydrogeologic monitoring instrumentation, datalogger programming, and telemetry systems.
• Aptitude and experience in project management and administration is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a high standard of scientific rigor to all projects and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written – including technical, scientific writing) and problem-solving skills.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license for the past three years, and the ability to meet the requirements for our third-party automobile insurance policy.
• Experience driving a pickup truck.

Other Assets/Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to apply a high standard of scientific rigor to all projects and deliverables.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead/mentor junior staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written – including technical, scientific writing) and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and interest to undertake extensive fieldwork, in a range of weather conditions, including working in remote locationsand onprograms that may require camp stays.
• Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and the willingness to work overtime in support of field programs.
• Attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of adherence to field standard operating procedures and good data collection.

What's In It For You

• F riendly and down-to-earth work culture
• Matching group retirement plan
• Comprehensive health insurance - medical/dental/vision coverage
• Competitive vacation and special leave
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Relocation allowance

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging:

Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.
Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.