Intermediate Hydrogeologist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Dartmouth, Sydney; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking an Intermediate Hydrogeologist to join the Atlantic Canada team. You will lead hydrogeologic projects, perform field investigations, and develop groundwater models to protect and manage water resources.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in consulting, P.Geo./P.Eng. registration, and strong communication skills. The role involves fieldwork, reporting, and occasional travel within Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geoscience, or Engineering.
• 5–10 years of consulting or regulatory hydrogeologic data experience.
• Professional registration (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) is required or in process.
• Valid driver’s license for business travel.
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience with hydrogeological modeling software (MODFLOW/FEFLOW/AQTESOLV).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data visualization.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to hydrogeologic projects across Atlantic Canada.
• Perform field investigations, drilling oversight, groundwater sampling, and water level monitoring.
• Develop hydrogeologic models and interpret aquifer tests.
• Create and deliver technical reports and internal presentations.
• Support budgets, scopes, and schedules; travel as needed.

Skills

Hydrogeology

GIS

Fieldwork

Modeling

Technical Reporting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology/Geoscience/Engineering

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

AQTESOLV

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We have an immediate opening for an Intermediate Hydrogeologist to join our Team in Atlantic Canada. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and ready to engage in providing our clients high-quality products while learning and growing both as an individual and as part of a team.

As an Intermediate Hydrogeologist, you would manage and be involved in a variety of projects related to hydrogeologic assessment, groundwater supply development, and groundwater protection and management. Your expertise will contribute to diverse initiatives that protect and enhance our most precious resource—water.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner

• Perform field investigations in support of hydrogeological studies including drilling, well construction and testing oversight; groundwater sampling; and water level monitoring

• Produce geological cross-sections and groundwater contour maps

• Interpret aquifer tests, characterize aquifers based on maps and other spatial data, and perform spatial analysis using GIS tools

• Interpret analytical laboratory results

• Develop conceptual and analytical hydrogeologic models

• Perform data analysis and data visualization utilizing GIS, Surfer, Leapfrog, or other three-dimensional data-visualization software

• Manage and/or develop numerical groundwater models using industry-standard modelling platforms such as MODFLOW or FEFLOW

• Prepare technical reports documenting field investigations and analytical results

• Prepare and deliver presentations of hydrogeologic investigations internally

• Contribute to project budgets, project scopes, and project schedules

• Travel as required to various field sites with overnight travel sometimes required

• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients

• Provide supervision, training, technical direction and mentoring to more junior staff

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to meet demand for high-quality, organized, and consistent results

• Confident individual who demonstrates strong initiative and is capable of independent action with the ability to make informed decisions

• Time management skills that include balancing immediate and long-term work commitments with varying priorities and deadlines

• Valid driver’s license is required for business travel

• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, technical writing, electronic communications, and presentations

• Experience with hydrogeological characterization work including aquifer test design, analysis and technical report writing

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with hydrogeological modeling software such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW, and/or AQTESOLV is an asset

• Show leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance

• Support an environment of creativity and innovation

• Build and maintain productive professional and personal networking relationships

Education and Experience

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree specializing in groundwater from a Hydrogeology, Geoscience, or Engineering program

5 - 10 years of working experience in consulting or regulatory environment, regularly using and analyzing hydrogeologic data

Existing professional registration (P.Geo. or P.Eng.)

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.

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Pay Range:

Locations in PEI & NB-$61,400.00 - $89,000.00 Annually

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 | NS | Dartmouth
Other Locations: Canada | NS | Sydney
Organization: BC-1214 EnvSvcs-CA Atlantic Canada
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time