Hydrologist - Fort McMurray

Hatfield; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development and mentoring

Competitive vacation and leave

Job summary

Hatfield in Fort McMurray, AB is seeking a junior to intermediate Hydrologist to support the design and implementation of hydrology, climate, hydrogeology, and water resources components of projects in northern Alberta.

This is not a fly-in position and relocation to Fort McMurray is required. The role includes field work, data management, reporting, and collaboration with regulators and clients to ensure environmental monitoring and permitting success.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement hydrologic monitoring programs, including station installation, datalogger programming, surveying and streamflow measurement.
• Interact with a multidisciplinary team to assess potential project-related and 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.

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.

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 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.

Education And Experience

• 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 locations and on programs 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

• Friendly 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.