Senior Hydrogeologist

Fuze HR Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Comprehensive benefits and vacation

Long-term career growth

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Fuze HR Solutions seeks a Senior Hydrogeologist/Groundwater Modeler for major mining projects. The role covers Canada and international sites, emphasizing numerical modeling, dewatering, and groundwater management.

You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions across the project lifecycle. You will engage with clients, contribute to technical reports, and travel as needed to project locations, leveraging extensive modeling tools and scripting to

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline with strong focus on numerical groundwater modeling.
• Professional registration as a P.Geo. or P.Eng.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in hydrogeology consulting focused on groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling.
• Minimum of 10+ years consulting on major mining projects.
• Extensive experience using numerical groundwater modeling software such as GMS, Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, or similar platforms.
• Experience developing and applying 3D hydrogeological conceptual models.
• Experience with Leapfrog, Surfer, EVS, or equivalent tools.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming: Python, FloPy, FORTRAN or related.
• Strong technical writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Experience mentoring technical teams; exposure to environmental consulting and multidisciplinary delivery.
• Spanish language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on hydrogeological and groundwater modeling projects across Canada and abroad.
• Develop, calibrate, and refine groundwater flow and contaminant transport models for mining and environmental projects.
• Analyze hydrogeological datasets to support modeling initiatives.
• Develop 3D hydrogeological conceptual models using leading software platforms.
• Support groundwater investigations related to mine dewatering and water management.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Engage with clients on proposals and business development.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentation of modeling results.
• Collaborate across disciplines and travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Groundwater modeling

Mentorship

Technical writing

Travel readiness

Spanish language

Education

MSc or PhD in Hydrogeology

Tools

GMS

Groundwater Vistas

FEFLOW

Leapfrog

Surfer

EVS

Python/FloPy/FORTRAN

Job description

Senior Hydrogeologist / Groundwater Modeler – Major Mining Projects

Salary Range: $150K – $185k

Hybrid or Remote

Location Flexible: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton or Saskatoon

About the Opportunity

Our Client is looking for an experienced Senior Hydrogeologist/ Groundwater Modeler to play a key role in delivering innovative hydrogeological solutions for major mining, infrastructure, and resource development projects across Canada, US and South America. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of recognized experts, you will contribute to high-profile projects involving mine dewatering, groundwater impact assessments, seepage management, water resource planning, and environmental stewardship throughout the mine lifecycle.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in groundwater modeling, coupled with the ability to mentor team members, and build trusted client relationships. This role offers exposure to technically challenging projects, international collaboration, and opportunities to influence strategic water management decisions for some of the mining industry's most significant owner operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on hydrogeological and groundwater modeling projects across Canada (in addition to supporting key projects in the United States, and South America)
• Develop, calibrate, and refine groundwater flow and contaminant transport models for complex mining and environmental projects
• Analyze and interpret hydrogeological, geological, and environmental datasets to support conceptual and numerical modeling initiatives
• Develop and maintain three-dimensional hydrogeological conceptual models using industry-leading software platforms
• Support groundwater investigations related to mine dewatering, seepage control, groundwater impact assessments, and water management strategies
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate hydrogeologists and modelers
• Participate in client engagement activities, proposal development, and business development initiatives
• Contribute to technical reporting, presentation development, and the communication of modeling results to clients and regulatory agencies
• Work collaboratively with project teams across multiple disciplines and geographic regions
• Travel periodically to project sites within Canada and internationally, as required

Requirements / Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline with a strong focus on numerical groundwater modeling
• Professional registration as a P.Geo. or P.Eng.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in hydrogeology consulting with a focus on groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling
• Minimum of 10+ years consulting on major mining projects
• Extensive experience using numerical groundwater modeling software such as GMS, Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, or similar platforms
• Demonstrated experience developing and applying three-dimensional hydrogeological conceptual models
• Experience with software packages such as Leapfrog, Surfer, EVS, or equivalent tools
• Proficiency in developing and managing scripts and computational workflows using Python, FloPy, FORTRAN, or related programming languages
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to domestic and international project locations
• Experience supporting large-scale mining projects through various stages of the project lifecycle
• Exposure to environmental consulting and multidisciplinary project delivery environments
• Spanish language proficiency
• Experience mentoring technical teams and fostering professional development

Benefit

• A collaborative and supportive team environment that values expertise, innovation, and professional development
• Opportunities to work on complex, industry-leading environmental and mining projects domestically and internationally
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, vacation, and wellness programs
• Long-term career growth opportunities within a respected global consulting practice
• A workplace where inclusion, diversity, and individual perspectives are embraced and celebrated

Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practice at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to accommodating every candidate and encourage those who identify as a member of a visible minority group, or a person with a disability and requiring specific accommodations, to apply.

For all questions, comments and feedback on our diversity and inclusion programs and policies or to request information relating to accommodation measures, please contact your local Fuze HR Solutions branch.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Fuze HR, we may use AI-powered tools to assist with some of the behind-the-scenes tasks in recruitment. These tools help us work more efficiently and stay organized, but all final hiring decisions are made by our team of real people.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Contract Info / Information sur le contrat

• Job ID / No. du Poste: 63494018
• Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1