Managing Technical Consultant, Intermediate Hydrogeologist and Field Lead

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks an experienced leader to help advance hydrogeology across Canada as a Managing Technical Consultant, Intermediate Hydrogeologist and Field Lead in Calgary or Vancouver, Canada. You will lead groundwater field programs, mentor teams, engage clients, and contribute to sustainable water management.

The role requires strong field and reporting skills, with up to 60% travel, and eligibility for Canadian professional designation.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in geoscience, hydrogeology, engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of consulting hydrogeology field work experience.
• Eligible for E.I.T./G.I.T. or P.Eng./P.Geo. designation in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• Proven ability to lead field programs including drilling and groundwater sampling.
• Strong QA/QC of field data and analysis using standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate groundwater field programs, including drilling and well installation.
• Supervise field teams and subcontractors with safety compliance.
• Analyze aquifer data using standard methodologies.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals and presentations with senior hydrogeologists.
• Support business development through client engagement and proposals.
• Collaborate with ERM's global water resources team to share knowledge.
• Travel up to 60%+.

Skills

Field program leadership

Hydrogeology data analysis

Groundwater sampling

QA/QC of field data

Client relationship building

Aquifer data analysis tools

Education

B.Sc. in geoscience/hydrogeology/engineering

Professional designation eligibility (P.Eng./P.Geo./E.I.T./GIT)

Tools

AQTESOLV

AquiferTest Pro

Surfer

Job description

Lead the Future of Hydrogeology Across Canada

Are you a hydrogeologist who thrives in the field, enjoys solving complex groundwater challenges, and is ready to take on a leadership role with greater impact? ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Intermediate Hydrogeologist and Field Lead in Calgary or Vancouver, Canada, to help deliver some of the most significant water resource projects in the mining and oil & gas sectors. In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise, project leadership, and client engagement to support responsible water management throughout the full project lifecycle—from exploration and development through operations and closure. Join a global sustainability leader and work alongside multidisciplinary experts who are shaping the future of environmental stewardship and resource development.

Why This Role Matters

Water is one of the world’s most critical resources, and organizations across the mining, oil & gas, and industrial sectors are facing increasingly complex groundwater management challenges. As an Intermediate Hydrogeologist and Field Lead, you’ll play a key role in helping clients make informed, sustainable decisions while advancing ERM’s growing hydrogeology practice across Canada. This is more than a technical role—it's an opportunity to lead field programs, influence project outcomes, mentor teams, and contribute to solutions that balance environmental responsibility with business success.

What Your Impact Is

Drive the continued growth of ERM’s hydrogeology business in Canada. Lead and execute complex groundwater field programs for high-profile mining and oil & gas clients. Deliver technical excellence on projects that help clients address critical sustainability and water management challenges. Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and ERM’s global technical network to develop innovative, science-based solutions. Support responsible resource development through high-quality hydrogeological investigations and analysis. Build trusted relationships with clients while contributing to business development and project success.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• B.Sc. in geoscience, hydrogeology, engineering, or related field - with a strong academic focus in physical and contaminant hydrogeology.
• 4+ years of consulting experience in hydrogeology field work planning, groundwater data analysis, and reporting.
• Eligible for E.I.T./G.I.T. or professional designation (P.Eng./P.Geo.) in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• Proven ability to lead field programs, including drilling, well installation, aquifer testing, and groundwater sampling.
• Skilled in QA/QC of field data and analysis using AQTESOLV, AquiferTest Pro, and Surfer.
• Strong understanding of hydrogeological processes in mining, oil & gas, and industrial contexts.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 60%+).
• Driver’s License Required: This position requires a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• 6+ years of consulting experience.
• Familiarity with MODFLOW and/or FEFLOW (asset, not required).

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate groundwater field programs, including drilling, well installation, and multi-year monitoring.
• Supervise field teams and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols.
• Collect and analyze aquifer data using industry-standard methodologies, including slug tests, step-drawdown tests, and constant-rate pumping tests.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of field data and support groundwater analysis and interpretation.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations in collaboration with senior hydrogeologists.
• Support business development activities through proposal preparation, client engagement, and relationship building.
• Collaborate with ERM's global water resources team to share technical knowledge, best practices, and innovative approaches.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects while maintaining ERM's commitment to technical excellence and sustainability.

For the Managing Technical Consultant, Intermediate Hydrogeologist and Field Lead position, the anticipated annual base pay is $93,729–$112,074 (CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible). We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees. Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

• paid time off
• parental leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
• other applicable benefits to eligible employees

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet the environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.

ERMwelcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. ERM is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, Indigenous identity, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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