Water Resources Professional

Pinchin Ltd; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Matching Program

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Pinchin Ltd. is hiring a Water Resources Professional to join the Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation team in Sudbury, ON. The role focuses on planning, designing, modelling and reviewing water resource projects for municipal, industrial and provincial clients, reporting to the Director of Northern Ontario.

The ideal candidate has an engineering/geoscience background, Ontario-based experience, and a P.Eng. or P.Geo designation, with strong regulatory knowledge and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Ontario-based experience in water resources assessment, characterization and design.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) designation.
• Experience with mining/commercial/industrial projects and permitting.
• Hands-on with Ontario regulatory approval processes and project peer review.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, model and review water resource projects for clients.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and participate in peer review.
• Contribute to proposals and project planning.

Skills

Water resources

Regulatory approvals

Hydrotechnical

Mine water management

Aquifer instrumentation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Environmental Eng (Water Resources) or Hydrogeology

P.Eng. (Ontario) or P.Geo

Tools

AquaSolv

AquiferTest Pro

VMODFLOW

FEFLOW

Job description

Sudbury, ON

Annual Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 CAD

Are you ready to apply your technical and leadership skills to contribute to Pinchin’s success? If you’re passionate about making a real impact and advancing your career, we want to hear from you!

Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.

At Pinchin, we empower our people to uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

Pinchin is seeking a Water Resources Professional to join our Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation team in Sudbury, ON. The new role reports to the Director of Northern Ontario.

Role Overview

This position is intended for a professional engineer or geoscientist with Ontario‑based design and permitting experience, who is operating at an advanced intermediate level and transitioning into senior responsibility. The successful candidate will be expected to take technical ownership of water resources assignments while working within Pinchin’s structured project execution and peer‑review framework. You will play a key role in planning, designing, modelling, and reviewing water resource based projects, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and advising clients with confidence and credibility.

Your Impact

In this role, you will be relied upon for both technical depth and practical problem‑solving:

• Mine Water Management
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Water Assessments
  • Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
  • Preparation of Technical Supporting Documents for Permitting
• Undertake and support water resources projects for commercial, industrial, municipal and provincial clients
• Support a variety of different scaled projects ranging from watershed and sub-watershed studies to Site specific characterization assignments
• Prepare technical reports, calculations and drawings suitable for submission to municipalities, conservation authorities and provincial agencies
• Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and participate in internal peer review
• Contribute technical input to proposals and project planning, as required

What You’ll Bring to Pinchin

The ideal candidate is technically independent, values collaboration and structured peer review, has hands‑on experience with Ontario regulatory approval processes, and communicates effectively with clients, regulators and project teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Water Resources focus) or Hydrogeology
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with PEO or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) designation with PGO
• 8+ years of Ontario‑based experience in any combination of water resources assessment, characterization and design (mining, commercial, industrial and public infrastructure projects)
• Strong hydrotechnical experience, including mine water management, aquifer instrumentation and assessment and watercourse evaluations
• Experience supporting mining/commercial/industrial developments, processes and permitting and municipal infrastructure
• Practical knowledge of water resource management, risk assessment, erosion control, water quality, permitting and compliance requirements
• Proficiency with modelling tools (AquaSolv, AquiferTest Pro, VMODFLOW, FEFLOW, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of Ontario municipal standards, conservation authority requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks

For Current Employees

Current employees are encouraged to speak with their HR Advisor for information on the application process.

Compensation and Assessment

Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and consistent evaluation of all applicants.

What makes Pinchin different?

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets Pinchin apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.

Step into a dynamic leadership role where you’ll mentor talented professionals, benefit from competitive compensation and extended coverage from day one, enjoy an RRSP Matching Program and annual bonuses, engage with expert led problem solving networks, and thrive in a flexible, supportive environment dedicated to recognizing and developing senior level expertise.

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• Depending on the assignment, clients may require Government security screening, criminal record verification, or periodic drug and alcohol testing. Depending on the requirements of the position, preference may be given to candidates who are able to efficiently qualify for Government security clearances. (Verification of background information over the previous five years including Canadian residency.)
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• We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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