Senior Groundwater ModelerHydrogeologist

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

As our new Senior Groundwater Modeler/Hydrogeologist you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal. Success in this complex multi-faceted role will depend on your demonstrated skills and depth of experience in mentorship business development and client service as well as your technical mastery of the field.

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. You will be required to travel to our domestic or international project sites. We offer the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement with time both in the office in Vancouver and working remotely.

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

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 $150000- $175000. 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

Qualifications
MSc or PhD degree in Hydrogeology or a related discipline ideally with an emphasis on numerical groundwater modeling
Registered as a or with Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Minimum of 10 years of experience in groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling using numerical modelling finite difference and/or finite element software such as GMS Groundwater Vistas and FEFLOW
Experience with developing 3D hydrogeological conceptual models using software packages such as surfer Leapfrog and EVS
Experience with developing and managing codes and scripts in Python and FloPy FORTRAN or others
Proficiency in Spanish is considered an asset
Valid drivers license and willingness to undertake short term travel in Canada and overseas
Strong written skills desirable

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

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women visible minorities Indigenous peoples people identifying as 2SLGBTQI veterans and people with disabilities.