Hydrogeologist - Groundwater Modeler

About the Role

• Collaborate with the SLR team on hydrogeological projects in Canada, Australia, and South America. • Develop and refine groundwater flow and contaminant transport models with input from senior staff and other team members. • Review and interpret a variety of groundwater-related data and information as part of conceptual and numerical modeling. • Develop 3D hydrogeological conceptual models using designated software.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸team collaboration
• ▸model development
• ▸data review
• ▸3d modeling

What You Bring

The successful applicant will join a team of senior hydrogeologists that supports mining companies worldwide in managing mine water issues, including mine de‑watering, groundwater impact assessment, seepage control and mitigation. You will be responsible for contributing to hydrogeological projects in Canada and abroad (Australia, Central and South America) and will work closely with our team of groundwater modelers. This is a challenging position and will require a well‑rounded individual with a willingness to learn, improve technical abilities, and work independently, with travel to domestic or international project sites. • MSc or PhD degree in Hydrogeology or a related discipline, ideally with emphasis on numerical groundwater modeling. • Registered as a P.Geo or P.Eng with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. • Minimum 10 years experience in groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling using finite‑difference or finite‑element software such as GMS, Groundwater Vistas, and FEFLOW. • Experience developing 3D hydrogeological conceptual models using software such as Surfer, Leapfrog, and EVS. • Experience developing and managing codes and scripts in Python, FloPy, FORTRAN, or other languages. • Proficiency in Spanish considered an asset. • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel short‑term in Canada and overseas. • Strong written communication skills desirable.

Requirements

• ▸msc/phd
• ▸p.geo
• ▸10+ years
• ▸python
• ▸gms
• ▸leapfrog

Benefits

We offer the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, with time both in the office in Vancouver and working remotely. With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject‑matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long‑run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. • Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and wellness initiatives. • Salary range $150,000–$175,000, commensurate with education, designation, experience, internal parity, and location. • Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Work Environment

Hybrid