Senior Hydrogeologist

Stantec

The Role

Overview

Lead hydrogeology projects, mentor staff, and manage groundwater assessments.

Key Responsibilities

  • project management
  • conceptual modelling
  • field investigations
  • groundwater modelling
  • impact assessment
  • report writing

Tasks

-Prepare proposals, develop work plans, schedules, and budgets and management of projects/tasks -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 -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 -Support development of numerical groundwater models to support environmental impact assessments, remedial evaluations and risk assessments -Participate in Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work -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 -Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner -Maintain a disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence -Prepare technical reports and client presentations summarizing project work, findings and recommendations -Collaborate with hydrogeologists across Canada specifically in contaminant hydrogeology

Requirements

  • hydrogeology degree
  • p.geo. registration
  • 10+ years
  • groundwater modeling
  • client management
  • communication skills

What You Bring

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

The Company

About Stantec

-Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion. -Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio. -Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments. -Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers. -Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors. -Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Manufacturing

Environment