Hydrogeologist

We are SLR Consulting (Canada) an 800 team of advisory environmental/engineering and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Modelling Hydrogeologist you will join a dynamic and experienced team of environmental specialists working together to achieve this goal.

As a member of our Hydrogeology team you will bring demonstrated skills and experience executing hydrogeological models and in providing practical solutions to address the characterization development management protection and remediation of groundwater addition to strong technical skills youll also have a solid background in the development of technical scopes of work proposal preparation and the successful delivery of projects meeting high standards for quality and client satisfaction.

Youll enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment where your success will depend on your collaborative working style your client-centric mindset and your superb technical skills.

You will also:

• Create conceptual site models (CSMs) to analyze and interpret hydrogeological information
• Construct calibrate and operate 3D numerical groundwater models
• Prepare hydrogeological technical reports for submission to clients and regulators
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hydrogeological findings and interpretations with those of other scientific planning and engineering disciplines
• Help ensure successful project delivery with respect to health & safety scope schedule budget QA/QC and client satisfaction
• Undertake occasional field work and help oversee the collection of information by junior scientists/hydrogeologists
• Prepare proposals and contribute to the development and execution of service line business sector and client business development plans
• Liaise and build relationships with clients and ensure excellent service delivery
• Mentor junior hydrogeologists and participate in internal and external training/mentorship opportunities

Working @ SLR

With us there is no doubt youll 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 theyll tell you thats 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.

Heres what else youll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits vacation and a suite of wellness initiatives
• The salary range for this position is $90000 - $120000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education professional designation experience internal parity and location.
• Full-time permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Flexible hybrid work schedule with a mix of work in office and from home
  

Qualifications

3-7 years of experience in a similar hydrogeological role in the environmental services or mining industry

Knowledge of conceptual site models that consider aquifer characteristics groundwater quality and geochemistry and overall water balance at both the local and regional scale

Working knowledge of MODFLOW and demonstrated ability to construct calibrate and operate groundwater models with minimal supervision

Familiarity with software packages such as Leapfrog Groundwater Vistas FEFLOW Python Aqtesolv and Surfer would be considered an asset
Broad knowledge of environmental site assessment site remediation and hydrogeology (water resource management groundwater chemistry aquifer development and surface water-groundwater interactions)
Working knowledge of provincial local and industry specific regulations and guidelines
Experience with the design supervision and analysis of aquifer testing and monitoring programs to characterize the physical and geochemical characteristics of the subsurface environment
Undergraduate degree in earth sciences. Masters degree in hydrogeology or equivalent strongly preferred
Valid drivers license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required for travel to job sites/clients

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen assess or select applicants.

SLR strivesto build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women visible minorities Indigenouspeoples people identifying as 2SLGBTQIveteransand people with disabilities.