Intermediate Project Hydrogeologist (Mining Projects) - BC Remote

Fuze HR Solutions Inc.; Nanaimo; Remote; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Intermediate Project Hydrogeologist for projects in BC, offering the option to work remotely. Candidates should have expertise in hydrogeology with a valid work authorization in Canada. The role entails conducting hydrogeological investigations, developing models, and preparing reports. The position includes a supportive work environment and competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive health benefits

Career mentorship program

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–8 years of relevant consulting and/or industry experience in physical hydrogeology.
• Experience in managing field staff, project deliverables, and client expectations.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input on a broad range of services including water supply exploration.
• Complete hydrogeological investigations for environmental assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Field staff management

Education

Graduate or undergraduate degree in hydrogeology, geology, or related discipline

Tools

Leapfrog

MODFLOW

GoldSim

Job description

Overview

Intermediate Project Hydrogeologist (Mining Projects) - BC Remote

Nanaimo, BC or Remote

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input on a broad range of technical services, including water supply exploration and development, drilling investigations, groundwater well installations, seepage pathway assessments, dewatering assessments, baseline characterizations and environmental impact assessments.
• Develop conceptual hydrogeological models and integrate these models with other science and engineering disciplines to guide decision making on critical projects.
• Complete hydrogeological investigations of local and regional scale groundwater / surface water systems for environmental assessments during project development, operations, remediation, and reclamation / closure.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients and public stakeholders.
• Perform business development activities such as writing proposals, generating work plans, and building and maintaining effective relationships with existing clients.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a university degree in hydrogeology or a relevant geoscience / engineering discipline, with a keen interest in continuing to advance their technical skills working alongside a team of senior hydrogeologists and environmental scientists and engineers. Candidates with the following specific qualifications should apply:

• Graduate or undergraduate degree in hydrogeology, geology, geological engineering, engineering geology, environmental engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 4–8 years of relevant consulting and/or industry experience in physical hydrogeology.
• Prior experience working on mining-related projects in BC within the consulting sector.
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and written, and experience working in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic with well developed organizational and time management skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation related to groundwater resources and mining including the BC Mines Act, Environmental Management Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Water Sustainability Act, and related codes and policies.
• Experience with geological modelling (e.g., Leapfrog), groundwater flow modelling (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW) and/or water balance / water quality modelling (e.g., GoldSim).
• Experience in managing field staff, project deliverables and client expectations.
• Ability to maintain effective client relationships and develop new ones.
• Experience with drilling techniques, installation of monitoring and production wells, and soil and groundwater sampling procedures.
• Experience using water level meters, data loggers, EC meters, electronic submersible pumps, etc. to gather hydrogeological and environmental data.
• Experience designing and performing slug tests, packer tests, and aquifer pumping tests.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in field settings, including remote locations and Canadian winter weather.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
• Preference will be given to candidates with professional accreditation in Alberta, British Columbia or Saskatchewan.

Benefits

• Flexible and friendly working environment based on a healthy work / life balance.
• Safe work environment in accordance with our COR certified Health and Safety program led by a designated H&S coordinator.
• Career mentorship program with access to senior hydrogeologists with over 35 years’ experience.
• Comprehensive compensation package, including:
• Competitive base salary.
• Investment allowance.
• Field and office bonuses based on performance.
• Comprehensive health benefits package that includes a health spending account and life insurance.

Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to accommodating every candidate and encourage those who identify as a member of a visible minority group, or a person with a disability and requiring specific accommodations, to apply.

For all questions, comments and feedback on our diversity and inclusion programs and policies or to request information relating to accommodation measures, please contact your local Fuze HR Solutions branch.

We look forward to working with you.