Senior Hydrogeologist

Description

• Collaborate with hydrogeologists across Canada specifically in contaminant hydrogeology
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner
• Support development of numerical groundwater models to support environmental impact assessments, remedial evaluations and risk assessments
• Maintain a disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance and technical review to our junior and intermediate hydrogeologists and their work in both the Water Resources Team and Site Investigation and Remediation Team
• Prepare technical reports and client presentations summarizing project work, findings and recommendations
• Participate in Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work
• Provide technical leadership for the hydrogeological components of our complex contaminated sites portfolio in British Columbia and the Yukon
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, groundwater and surface water assessments and contaminant investigations, and rehabilitation projects
• Develop preliminary conceptual hydrogeological models to support field program design
• Design and oversee implementation of hydrogeology field investigations including drilling and logging of overburden and bedrock core, sampling of soil, groundwater and bedrock
• Prepare proposals, develop work plans, schedules, and budgets and management of projects/tasks

Requirements

• A graduate degree related to hydrogeology is considered a strong asset.
• Existing professional registration (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) with EGBC.
• Possess strong problemsolving skills and ability to make timely decisions
• Team player able to work cooperatively and effectively to develop solutions to unique problems that often involves multiple technical disciplines
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, changing priorities and deliver on time and within budget
• Proficiency with numerical groundwater modeling software is considered an asset
• A minimum of 10 years of related hydrogeological experience
• Possess proficient skills in communication and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia, as well as nontechnical communication to the public
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, business writing, electronic communications and presentations
• Travel as required to various field sites with overnight travel sometimes required (valid driver’s license is required)
• Demonstrate sound understanding and application of established practices, standards, and guidelines
• Possess good knowledge of water and groundwater related acts and regulations
• Strong business development, client management, communication, and financial management skills are essential
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and mentor junior and intermediate staff
• Overall wellrounded experience in both environmental and geotechnical applications of hydrogeology, particularly with infrastructure and resource development
• Minimum undergraduate degree directly related to hydrogeology (Geology, Geological, Geotechnical or Civil Engineering)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance