Senior Hydrogeologist

Cim; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to operate on the senior technical career track, providing advanced technical leadership on complex groundwater projects across the national practice. Location options include Toronto, Hamilton, Vaughan, ON.

The role emphasizes modeling, regulatory credibility and delivering high-quality deliverables to clients and regulators. You will mentor, review, and shape proposals, supporting innovation and service development within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geological Engineering, or related earth science discipline.
• Licensed professional (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) in good standing with the relevant provincial regulatory body in Canada.
• 20+ years of progressively responsible hydrogeology consulting experience with senior technical advisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior technical specialist in hydrogeology and related disciplines.
• Lead and critique hydrogeological conceptual models and numerical modelling approaches.
• Provide senior technical review and QA of hydrogeology deliverables.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to project managers, clients, and regulators.
• Provide input for civil and geotechnical design, permitting, and environmental assessments.
• Contribute to proposal development, project scoping, and client inquiries from a technical perspective.
• Support technical innovation, service development, and strategic initiatives within national practices.

Skills

Hydrogeology expertise

Modeling leadership

Quality review

Client advisory

Proposal writing

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Numerical modelling

Geothermal systems

Metrolinx experience

Education

Professional license (P.Geo./P.Eng.)

Bachelor's/Master's in Geoscience

Job description

Overview

Our National Hydrogeology and Geothermal Team specialize in groundwater characterization, numerical groundwater modelling, groundwater resource assessment and impact analysis, contaminant hydrogeology, geothermal potential assessment, thermal response testing, and geothermal system design. We support a wide range of sectors across AtkinsRéalis, including transportation, infrastructure, water, defence, mining, industrial, nuclear, and power & renewables.

We are seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to operate on the senior technical career track, providing advanced technical leadership, oversight, and assurance on complex projects nationally. This role is intended for a highly experienced professional recognized internally and externally for technical judgement, regulatory credibility, and scientific excellence, without formal linemanagement accountability.

Location - Toronto, Hamilton, Vaughan, ON.

Your role

• Act as a senior technical specialist/subject matter expert in hydrogeology, groundwater and related disciplines.
• Lead and critique hydrogeological conceptual models, investigation programs, dewatering, and numerical modelling approaches to ensure alignment with best practice and regulatory expectations.
• Provide senior technical review and quality assurance of hydrogeology deliverables, methodologies, and interpretations.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to project managers, clients, and regulators.
• Provide senior technical input for civil and geotechnical design, permitting, environmental assessments, remediation strategies, and water resource decision-making.
• Contribute to proposal development, project scoping, coordinating and planning, risk identification, and client inquiries from a technical perspective.
• Support technical innovation, service development, and strategic initiatives within the national hydrogeology and geothermal practices.

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related earthscience discipline.
• Licensed professional (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) in good standing with the relevant provincial regulatory body in Canada.
• 20+ years of progressively responsible hydrogeology consulting experience, with demonstrated senior technical advisor responsibilities. Experience with numerical groundwater modelling and/or geothermal systems is a strong asset.
• Proven ability to author, review, and defend highquality technical deliverables and clearly communicate complex concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Strong working knowledge of provincial and federal groundwater, waterresources, and environmental regulations.
• Work experience on Metrolinx projects is considered an asset