Senior Hydrogeologist

Stantec; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Wellness program

Group retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Stantec in Atlantic Canada is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join the Environmental Services Team. You will lead hydrogeologic projects, develop models, and oversee field programs across Dartmouth NS and St. John’s NL, with travel as needed.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in hydrogeology, 7+ years in consulting or regulatory settings, and a P.Geo. or P.Eng. license. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in hydrogeology or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of consulting/regulatory experience with hydrogeologic data.
• Professional registration (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and safety culture and participate in Stantec’s program.
• Develop project budgets, scope, and schedules.
• Coordinate field programs: drilling, well construction, testing, groundwater sampling, and monitoring.
• Develop conceptual hydrogeologic models and interpretations.
• Review field data and prepare technical reports with interpretations.
• Interpret aquifer tests and characterize aquifers from maps and data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on baseline studies and models.
• Prepare client presentations and QA/QC of documents.
• Travel to field sites as needed; some overnight travel.
• Support business development and client relationship building.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Independent action

Time management

Technical writing

Client management

Team mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in hydrogeology

Professional license: P.Geo. or P.Eng.

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

AQTESOLV

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Hydrogeologist to join our Environmental Services Team in Atlantic Canada. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and ready to engage in providing our clients high-quality products while growing both as an individual and as part of a team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Program
• Develop project budgets, determine project scope, and establish project schedules.
• Plan, coordinate, and support field programs in support of hydrogeological studies including drilling, well construction and testing oversight; groundwater sampling; and water level monitoring.
• Develop conceptual hydrogeologic models and understanding
• Review field information from investigations; prepare reports, including the interpretation of geological/hydrogeological conditions
• Interpret aquifer tests, characterize aquifers based on maps and other spatial data
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, groundwater and surface water assessments, groundwater flow and transport models, and contaminant investigations
• Prepare technical reports and client presentations summarizing project work, findings, and recommendations.
• Perform QA/QC of technical documents/deliverables
• Travel as required to various field sites; overnight travel sometimes required
• Demonstrate sound understanding and application of established practices, standards, and guidelines
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients.
• Provide supervision, training, technical direction and mentoring to more junior staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Consistently produce high-quality and organized results.
• Demonstrates strong initiative and is capable of independent action with the ability to make informed decisions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills that include balancing immediate and long-term work commitments with varying priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with advanced technical report writing skills
• Experience with hydrogeological characterization work including aquifer test design, analysis and technical report writing.
• Experience with hydrogeological modeling software such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW, and/or AQTESOLV.
• Strong business development, client management, communication, and financial management skills are essential.

Education and Experience

Minimum of a Master’s degree specializing in hydrogeology from a Hydrogeology, Geoscience, or Engineering program.

Minimum of 7 years of working experience in consulting or regulatory environment, regularly using and analyzing hydrogeologic data.

Existing professional registration (P.Geo. or P.Eng.).

Valid Driver’s License required

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and futureproofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

#StayInquisitive

Pay Range

• Locations in PEI-$87,100.00 - $130,700.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
• Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
• The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

Canada | NS | Dartmouth

Other Locations

Canada | NL | St. John'S

Organization

BC-1214 EnvSvcs-CA Atlantic Canada

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time