Intermediate Hydrogeologist

Vertex Resource Group Ltd.; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP Plan available

Job summary

Vertex Resource Group Ltd. in Sherwood Park (or Calgary) is seeking a full-time Hydrogeologist with experience in groundwater monitoring, aquifer testing, and contaminant hydrogeology to join our team.

The role involves project leadership, budget development, and collaboration across field teams. The successful candidate will oversee drilling oversight, borehole logging, and monitoring well design, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and travel within western Canada.

Qualifications

• Sc. or M.Sc. in Hydrogeology or related physical science field.
• Professional designation (or eligible) with APEGA or APEGS
• 3–5 years of project experience in hydrogeology; Alberta experience asset
• Strong knowledge of hydrogeology processes and components
• Experience in drilling oversight, borehole logging, monitoring/pumping well design, soil and groundwater sampling
• Experience in hydraulic conductivity testing (rising/falling head) and field data management
• Ability to lead, mentor and manage small teams under senior supervision
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and standards as required by Vertex
• Willingness to work in a collaborative team environment; legally eligible to work in Canada

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on hydrogeology projects.
• Develop and manage project-specific budgets.
• Provide input to improvement of internal hydrogeology procedures.
• Supervise, lead, and train personnel on groundwater monitoring techniques and pumping tests.
• Supervise borehole drilling logging and installation of monitoring wells and water source wells.
• Hydrogeological data analysis and interpretation for technical reports.
• Coordinate mobilization/demobilization, staffing requirements, and scheduling of equipment and facilities.
• Share knowledge across regions, service lines, and sectors.
• Demonstrate willingness to travel and field work within western Canada.
• Other related duties

Skills

Hydrogeology knowledge

Project management

Field data management

Leadership/mentoring

Regulatory interpretation

Travel readiness

Education

Sc. or M.Sc. in Hydrogeology

Professional designation (or eligible) with APEGA/APEGS

Job description

VERSATILITY. EXPERTISE

OVERVIEW

Vertex is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent Hydrogeologist to join our team in Sherwood Park, or Calgary, Alberta. The successful candidate will have experience with monitoring well and source well completions, groundwater monitoring, hydrogeological assessment (including aquifer testing and characterization) and contaminant hydrogeology.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Sc. or M.Sc. in Hydrogeology or related physical science field of study
• Professional designation (or eligible) a with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or Saskatchewan (APEGS)
• 3-5 years of project experience in hydrogeology, direct experience in Alberta is considered as asset
• Inherent knowledge regarding processes and components of hydrogeology
• Demonstrated experience in drilling oversight, borehole logging, monitoring/pumping well design, soil sampling and groundwater monitoring/sampling
• Demonstrated experience in hydraulic conductivity (K) testing (rising/falling head), and field data management; ability to process and interpret field K test results is considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and manage small teams under senior supervision
• Working knowledge of and the ability to interpret environmental regulations, guidelines, requirements, and standards as required by Vertex business and client bases
• Willingness to work in a collaborative team environment
• Legally authorized to work in Canada with no restrictions

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on various hydrogeology projects as required
• Develop and manage project-specific budgets in alignment with the project’s unique scope and strategy
• Provide input to the improvement and enhancement of internal procedures related to hydrogeology
• Supervise, lead, and train personnel on groundwater monitoring techniques, single well response tests, and aquifer pumping tests
• Supervise, lead, and train personnel on borehole drilling lithologic logging and installation of environmental monitoring wells and water source wells
• Hydrogeological data analysis and interpretation in support of technical report preparation
• Facilitate projects, including mobilization, demobilization, staffing requirements, and scheduling of equipment, materials and facilities to ensure work is executed efficiently and effectively
• Share knowledge and expertise regardless of region, service line or sector responsibility
• Demonstrate willingness to travel and participate in field work, primarily within western Canada and the ability to adapt to unpredictable and/or inclement field conditions and changing schedules
• Other related duties

LOCATION

This position will be based out of our Sherwood Park office, located at 2055 Premier Way, or our Calgary office located at 4240 Blackfoot Trail SE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Compensation is commensurate with education and experience
• A comprehensive benefit package is provided
• RRSP Plan is available