Hybrid Senior Consultant, Hydrogeologist – Field Lead

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About the role

  • Assist senior hydrogeologists in planning field programs including but not limited to drilling, installation and testing of monitoring and pumping wells, and multi-year groundwater and surface water monitoring and sampling.
  • Plan and coordinate field logistics for personnel and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with company, site-specific, and client health and safety protocols.
  • Supervise drilling and installation of shallow and deep monitoring wells, pumping wells, collect drill cuttings including soil, rock and core samples and classify using unified soil classification system.
  • Install and download data from data loggers and vibrating wire piezometers.
  • Manage and perform QA/QC of data collection in a field setting.
  • Familiar with multiple field techniques to obtain aquifer characteristics including the following testing methodologies, slug, step-drawdown, and constant rate pumping.
  • Conduct groundwater sampling using various methods (e.g., low-flow, HydraSleeve, and peristaltic pumps).
  • Analyze slug, step, and pump test data by applying hydrogeological analytical solutions using industry-standard software (e.g., AQTESOLV, AquiferTest Pro).
  • Prepare technical reports, memoranda, proposals, and presentations in collaboration with senior hydrogeologists.
  • Contribute to business development by supporting proposal preparation and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements

  • B.Sc. degree in geoscience, hydrogeology, engineering, or a related field
  • 3+ years of consulting experience in hydrogeology field work planning and execution, groundwater data analysis, and reporting
  • Eligible for trainee (E.I.T/G.I.T.) or professional geoscientist/engineer (P.Eng./P.Geo.) designation in a Canadian jurisdiction
  • Experience in leading field programs for baseline hydrogeological and impact assessment projects, including:
  • ◦ Drilling and installation of shallow and deep groundwater monitoring and pumping wells
  • ◦ Groundwater and surface water monitoring and sampling programs
  • ◦ Aquifer characterization and hydraulic conductivity testing (e.g., pumping, step-drawdown, and slug tests)
  • Skilled in managing field personnel and subcontractors for extended programs in remote and challenging environments
  • Proficient in reducing and analyzing field data to determine aquifer properties (e.g., hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, storativity) and estimating sustainable yields using AQTESOLV, AquiferTest Pro, and Surfer
  • Strong understanding of physical and contaminant hydrogeology processes in mining, oil and gas, and industrial/commercial site contexts
  • Excellent team building, mentorship, communication, and influencing skills; high integrity; and ability to address client and business needs effectively
  • Detail-oriented, adaptable, and collaborative with a positive outlook.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships
  • Willingness to travel and spend time out of the office (up to 60%+ of time)

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • paid parental leave
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Job title

Senior Consultant, Hydrogeologist – Field Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$73,609 - CA$83,047 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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