Senior Hydrogeologist

PHM Search Group Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join its team, aiming to expand its Hydrogeological Service Line. The ideal candidate will manage assessments, prepare reports, and supervise junior staff while ensuring client relationships and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Professional Geoscientist designation or eligible for registration.
• Supervisory or Managerial experience required.
• Field experience in drilling and groundwater sampling.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage hydrogeological assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and analyze geoscience data.
• Supervise technologists and Junior Engineers/Geoscientists.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Project Management

Geoscience data interpretation

Education

Degree in Hydrogeology

Professional Geoscientist designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Aqtesolv

Surfer

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Hydrogeologist

Designations:

• Professional Geoscientist designation (minimum eligible for registration within one year of hiring)
• A degree in Hydrogeology with a Professional Engineersor P.Geo designation

Job Summary:

Our client is currently seeking an enthusiastic, goal oriented and team spirited individual to join their team. Over the past40+ years, this company has consistently and steadily grown providing clients with a full compliment of professional multi-disciplinary services. They are currently seeking to complement their team with a Senior Hydrogeologist to help support and grow the Hydrogeological Service Line.

Job Duties:

• Plan, coordinate and manage hydrogeological assessments for construction and development projects;
• Prepare defensible technical reports;
• Map and interpret shallow geological;
• Design and implement groundwater sampling programs;
• Design and oversight of aquifer testing programs (slug tests and pumping tests);
• Manage projects and budgets; liaise with clients;
• Supervise the work of technologists and Junior Engineers / Geoscientists; and,
• Business development to expand groundwater and environmental consulting practice.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills with previous Supervisory or Managerial experience.
• High standard for quality control, reliability and consistency in tables, figures, and report content.
• Desire and ability to develop and provide exceptional client service with a commitment to technical excellence.
• Proven success in Project Management of resources, schedules, budgets with diverse projects.
• Field experience with drilling, soil description, groundwater sampling, and monitoring well testing. Experience with surface water programs would be an asset.
• Interpretation of geoscience data, including stratigraphy, chemical quality, groundwater flow, aquifer hydraulics and watercourse flow.
• Proficient in writing hydrogeological study proposals and technical reports for geoscience consulting, preferably with a land development and infrastructure focus.
• Conducting analysis of dewatering and seepage analysis for deep and linear excavations.
• Familiarity with applicable Ontario Acts, Regulations, and processes. Experience with submissions of PTTWs.
• Seasoned experience in client relations and in building partnerships with other consultants, government agencies and stakeholders.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Excel and Word. Knowledge of Aqtesolv, Surfer and modelling software would be assets.

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