Intermediate Hydrogeologist

Skyline Recruitment Ltd; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Challenging projects

Collaborative team

International exposure

Career development

Employee ownership

Job summary

Skyline Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Intermediate Hydrogeologist to join a mining and water resources team in Vancouver, BC with remote options within Canada. The role involves field programs, groundwater assessments, and collaboration on complex mining and environmental projects across Canada and internationally.

You will support multidisciplinary teams, contribute to water balance studies, and develop groundwater models while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in remote field conditions and variable weather.
• Willingness to travel and valid driver’s license.
• Canada registration eligibility or professional status.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute hydrogeological field programs.
• Supervise drilling and groundwater investigations.
• Install and operate deep groundwater instrumentation (>250m).
• Conduct aquifer and hydraulic testing programs.
• Analyze hydrogeological and environmental datasets.
• Develop conceptual groundwater models and support water balance.
• Contribute to remediation evaluations and engineering studies.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Coordinate with geochemists, geotechnical engineers, and mining staff.
• Mentor junior staff and manage project tasks and timelines.

Job description

Intermediate Hydrogeologist – Mining & Water Resources Consulting

Location: Vancouver, BC (Remote options available within Canada for the right candidate)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $85,000 – $120,000 + benefits

An established international consulting firm specializing in the mining and natural resources sector is seeking an Intermediate Hydrogeologist to join its growing groundwater and hydrogeology team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside highly experienced technical specialists on complex mining, environmental, and water management projects across Canada and internationally.

The successful candidate will become part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team supporting projects from early-stage exploration through operations and mine closure. The role offers strong technical exposure, career development opportunities, and involvement in both field-based and analytical hydrogeology work.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute hydrogeological field programs
• Supervise drilling and groundwater investigations
• Install and operate deep groundwater instrumentation (>250m)
• Conduct aquifer testing and hydraulic testing programs
• Analyze hydrogeological and environmental datasets
• Develop conceptual groundwater models
• Support water balance and inflow assessments for mining projects
• Contribute to remediation evaluations and engineering support studies
• Prepare technical reports and presentations
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including geochemists, geotechnical engineers, water management specialists, and mining professionals
• Support and mentor junior staff while managing project tasks and timelines

Qualifications & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physical Geography, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Master’s degree or additional postgraduate studies considered an asset
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in hydrogeology or related disciplines
• Mining industry experience is considered highly desirable
• Experience with:
• Bedrock hydrogeology investigations
• Deep groundwater instrumentation
• Packer testing and hydraulic testing methods
• Open pit and underground mine hydrogeological assessments
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in remote field conditions and variable weather
• Professional registration, or eligibility for registration, within Canada
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation package
• Diverse and technically challenging projects
• Collaborative and non-hierarchical team environment
• Exposure to international projects and experts across multiple disciplines
• Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities
• Employee ownership/share participation opportunities