Senior Hydrogeologist

Jobtailor

Toronto

On-site

CAD 110,000 - 190,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Toronto, Ontario seeks a senior hydrogeologist to lead and support hydrogeology, mine water management, and environmental projects. You will plan field investigations, supervise drilling, groundwater sampling, and develop conceptual models.

The role requires advanced degree, 10–20 years of experience, professional registration, strong reporting, and ability to manage budgets and client relationships within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Advanced degree in hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, or related field.
Professional registration in hydrogeology or related field or ability to obtain.
10–20 years of relevant professional experience in hydrogeology or related field.
Experience with field investigations, groundwater monitoring, aquifer testing, and data interpretation.
Experience developing or interpreting conceptual hydrogeologic models.
Experience with groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling.
Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to supervise staff and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
Experience supporting proposals, client development, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Lead or support hydrogeology, mine water, groundwater, and environmental projects.
Plan, supervise, and interpret field investigations including drilling and sampling.
Interpret data and develop conceptual hydrogeologic models.
Develop or review groundwater flow and contaminant transport models.
Analyze hydrogeologic and environmental data and prepare reports and proposals.
Manage technical tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Communicate findings to clients, regulators, and project teams.
Supervise and mentor junior staff and support client development.

Skills

Field Investigations

Groundwater Monitoring

Aquifer Testing

Data Interpretation

Conceptual Models

Groundwater Flow Modeling

Contaminant Transport

Technical Writing

Verbal Communication

Presentation Skills

Mentoring

Proposals

Client Development

Mining Industry Experience

Regulatory Engagement

Closure Planning

Water Balance

Operational Hydrogeology

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in hydrogeology or related field

Professional registration in hydrogeology or related field

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

MINEDW

MT3D

GIS

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Lead or support hydrogeology, mine water, groundwater, and environmental projects
Plan, supervise, and interpret field investigations, including drilling, monitoring well installation, groundwater and surface water sampling, aquifer testing, and hydraulic testing
Interpret monitoring and testing data and develop conceptual hydrogeologic models
Develop, apply, or review groundwater flow and contaminant transport models
Analyze hydrogeologic, geochemical, and environmental data
Prepare technical reports, presentations, proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and work plans
Manage technical tasks or projects, including schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality
Communicate technical findings to clients, regulators, project teams, and other stakeholders
Supervise and mentor junior and intermediate staff
Contribute to client relationships, proposal development, and the growth of ITASCA North America’s hydrogeology practice
Support mine water management, groundwater characterization, dewatering strategy, contaminant transport assessment, permitting, closure planning, and risk management

Requirements

Advanced degree in hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, or a related field
Approximately 10–20 years of relevant professional experience
Proven technical excellence and sound professional judgment in hydrogeology or a related field
Professional registration by a recognized organization, or ability to obtain registration where required
Experience with hydrogeologic field investigations, groundwater monitoring, aquifer or hydraulic testing, and data interpretation
Experience developing or interpreting conceptual hydrogeologic models
Experience with groundwater flow and/or contaminant transport modeling
Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently on complex assignments and manage scope, schedule, and budget
Experience supervising or mentoring technical staff
Ability to support proposals, work programs, and client development
Mining industry experience strongly valued, particularly in mine water management, pit dewatering, depressurization, seepage, closure, water balance, permitting, or operational hydrogeology
Experience with contaminant hydrogeology, aqueous geochemistry, groundwater/surface water interaction, water supply, or remediation
Experience with MODFLOW, FEFLOW, MINEDW, MT3D, or other transport modeling tools, GIS, or data analysis
Experience supporting environmental impact assessment, permitting, regulatory engagement, or closure planning
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams involving hydrogeology, geomechanics, engineering geology, geochemistry, data science, and numerical modeling

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in hydrogeology, including groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling, field investigations, and data analysis. Proven ability to manage projects, communicate technical findings, and mentor staff within the mining industry.

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