Intermediate Geoscientist

Onterris; Guelph; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris seeks an Intermediate Geoscientist to join our Groundwater, Mining & Infrastructure Team in Canada. Based in Guelph or Oakville, you will advance groundwater investigations, mine water management, and environmental permitting across projects from planning through closure.

You will contribute technical expertise in aquifer testing, hydrogeological modeling, and regulatory approvals while collaborating with clients, regulators, and Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) designation or eligibility for registration.
• 4+ years of hydrogeological consulting or related environmental services experience.
• Experience with hydrogeological software and groundwater investigations.
• Valid G driver's license.
• Willingness to travel to remote and northern project sites.
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute hydrogeological investigations including drilling programs, monitoring well installation, groundwater sampling, slug testing, and pumping tests.
• Conduct groundwater resource evaluations, groundwater impact assessments, hydrogeological conceptual model development, and water balance assessments.
• Support water supply investigations and water taking (PTTW) applications.
• Contribute to water balance modeling and water management plans for active and closed mine sites.
• Support environmental assessment and permitting work under federal and provincial processes.
• Support construction and infrastructure dewatering assessments and groundwater management.
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory submissions for mining and infrastructure clients.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, contractors, and Indigenous communities on environmental matters.
• Support business development activities within the mining sector.

Skills

Client liaison

Field program management

Technical writing

Willingness to travel

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Geology / Geological Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Hydrogeology (undergrad or grad)

Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) designation or eligibility

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

AQTESOLV

Leapfrog Works

GIS platforms

Surfer

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose,responsibilityand real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us,you’renot just forging acareer,you’rejoining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smartersolutionsand lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As an Intermediate Geoscientist within our Groundwater, Mining & Infrastructure Team, based out of our Guelph or Oakville, Ontario office, you will support groundwater resource, mine water management, environmental permitting, infrastructure dewatering, and hydrogeological characterization projects for clients across Canada. You will contribute technical expertise to groundwater investigations, aquifer testing, dewatering assessments, mine closure planning, water management planning, and regulatory approvals throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and environmental assessment through construction, operations, and closure.

The compensation range for this role is $35.00 to $45.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Design and execute hydrogeological investigations including drilling programs, monitoring well installation, groundwater sampling, slug testing, and pumping tests.
• Conduct groundwater resource evaluations, groundwater impact assessments, hydrogeological conceptual model development, and water balance assessments.
• Support water supply investigations and water taking (PTTW) applications.
• Contribute to water balance modeling and water management plans for active and closed mine sites
• Support environmental assessment and permitting work under the federal Impact Assessment Act, provincial Environmental Assessment Act processes, and Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs)
• Support construction and infrastructure dewatering assessments, groundwater inflow evaluations, and discharge management programs.
• Assist with Fisheries Act and Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER) compliance monitoring and reporting
• Support field programs including groundwater and surface water monitoring, soil and rock sampling, and geotechnical/hydrogeological drilling oversight
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory submissions for mining, infrastructure, municipal, and industrial clients.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, contractors, and Indigenous communities on environmental and water management matters.
• Support business development activities within the mining sector, including proposal preparation and capability development

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related earth science field.
• Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) designation or eligibility for registration with a Canadian licensing body.
• A minimum of 4+ years of experience in hydrogeological consulting, groundwater resources, mining environmental services, infrastructure dewatering, or related environmental consulting.
• Practical experience with ARD/ML characterization methods, including static and kinetic geochemical testing programs.
• Experience designing and implementing groundwater monitoring programs, aquifer testing programs, and groundwater sampling investigations.
• Experience with hydrogeological characterization, groundwater flow interpretation, and conceptual site model development.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Water Resources Act, Permit to Take Water requirements, O. Reg. 903 Wells Regulation, and related groundwater regulations.
• Experience with mine site hydrogeological characterization, water balance modeling, and water management plan development.
• Experience supporting infrastructure dewatering, groundwater control, or construction water management projects is considered an asset.
• Experience with hydrogeological software such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW, AQTESOLV, Leapfrog Works, GIS platforms, Surfer, or equivalent tools.
• Strong client liaison, field program management, and technical writing skills.
• Willingness to travel to remote and northern project sites.
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management
• A valid G driver’s license with no restrictions

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Lifting 23 kilograms (50 pounds) several times a day
• Overhead lifting of over 9 kilograms (20 pounds)
• Works in an office environment when not conducting mine site field investigations or attending client meetings
• Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions

Onterris provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to work with Human Resources directly.

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. Please note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.