Intermediate Groundwater Modelling Specialist

Montrose Environmental Group; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental solutions company in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Groundwater Modelling Specialist. The ideal candidate will have 7 to 10 years of consulting experience, focusing on groundwater flow and transport projects. Responsibilities include supporting the development of modelling tools and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A degree in Engineering or Earth Sciences is required, along with expertise in software like MODFLOW and FEFLOW. This position offers a competitive compensation package, flexible work hours and a positive team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP matching

Flexible work hours

Sick days

Vacation days

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years’ experience in a similar role within a consulting environment.
• Eligible for professional registration with provincial self-regulating organizations.
• Expertise with numerical model tools including uncertainty analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support development and application of modelling tools for decision-making.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to provide expert advice.
• Analyze results and communicate findings through reports and presentations.

Skills

Experience in geology

Hydrogeology knowledge

Strong interpersonal skills

Data analysis skills using Python

Numerical methods expertise

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering or Earth Sciences

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

Python

GIS tools

C++

Job description

Intermediate Groundwater Modelling Specialist

OUR PURPOSE

Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions.

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…

• Make a difference by solving complex problems in the community where you work and live
• Access a full toolbox of advanced numerical modelling software solutions such as Leapfrog, FEFLOW, Modflow, Tuft2, MIKE SUITE, EQUIS Database
• Expand Montrose Solutions’ industry leading capabilities in conceptual and numerical modelling
• Build innovative and advanced scripting tools for interpreting model input and showcasing results
• Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions
• Partner with long standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry

As an Intermediate Groundwater Modelling Specialist, you will have the opportunity to be based in any of the Montrose Canada office locations in Alberta or Ontario as part of our Canadian Groundwater Modelling team. You will be joining an established, industry renown numerical modelling team. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of complex groundwater flow and transport projects with responsibilities as follows:

• Lead and support development and application of modelling tools to support decision-making
• Support the development and execution of conceptual model-driven work plans that balance the application of innovative modelling tools or approaches, with the scale and scope of the problem
• Develop models for a wide range of hydrogeology projects including:
  • Regional and local hydrogeological assessments
  • Municipal source water projection (quantity and quality)
  • Risk assessment and groundwater remediation
  • Mining
  • Surface water and Groundwater interactions
  • Regulatory groundwater monitoring programs
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team focused on being the trusted advisor to our clients
• Manage multiple priorities, scope changes and support multiple project managers
• Provide junior modelling staff with personal technical guidance on a routine basis to help ensure that their work is accurate and efficiently completed
• Analyze results and communicate project findings through technical reports and presentations to a variety of stakeholders
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders within various sectors

What We Are Looking For

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering, Earth Sciences or related discipline
• 7 to 10 years’ experience in a similar role within a consulting environment with experience in geology, hydrogeology, chemistry and numerical methods. Candidates with a Ph.D. or a post-doc with less than the required consulting industry experience are encouraged to apply since time will be credited for completing a Ph.D. or a post-doc.
• Eligible for professional registration with provincial self-regulating organizations (e.g., APEGA, EGBC, PEO, PGO)
• Demonstrated experience in the application and adaptation of numerical model tools and approaches, including uncertainty analysis to support risk assessment, remedial action plans, subwatershed studies, environmental assessments, and wellhead protection studies
• Expertise with MODFLOW, FEFLOW, GS-FLOW, MIKESHE, HydroGeoSphere or similar software
• Knowledge in specialized technical areas such as geostatistics, reactive transport modelling, multi-phase flow modelling or coupled surface water-groundwater flow and transport modelling
• Skilled in data analysis using Database/GIS/Visualization tools to support conceptual model development and numerical modelling results analyses
• Experience using Python, C++, SQL for data management and analyses
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a collaborative attitude
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Previous experience writing technical memos and giving presentations
• A valid class 5 or G driver’s license with no restrictions

Why Choose Montrose?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with a hourly rate range of $34.00-$60.00, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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