Junior Hydrogeologist

Junior Hydrogeologist - ( 240000NT )

**Description**

**Your Opportunity**

We are seeking a Junior Hydrogeologist to work as an integrated member of our Groundwater Science team in Alberta. Our team provides a full range of environmental assessment and remediation services, providing our clients with integrated, professional, and sustainable solutions to their environmental concerns. Our Groundwater Science team is dedicated to managing environmental issues professionally and proactively. Our team members work on a variety of projects, including environmental monitoring, environmental impact assessments, water supply assessments, in-situ/ex-situ remedial design and implementation, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, compliance monitoring and complex Brownfield redevelopment projects. Our staff of professionals includes specialists in environmental site assessment, site remediation, and hydrogeology. We help our clients reduce their environmental liabilities by developing comprehensive assessment and remediation programs. We provide integrated, multidisciplinary services to identify and assess liabilities and risks, and develop solutions for site management, remediation, and mitigation.

You will contribute to hydrogeological deliverables on a wide variety of projects and must be able to work with the team on large, multi-disciplinary projects including baseline data collection programs, federal and provincial environmental and impact assessment projects, operational mine water balances, feasibility studies, groundwater supply projects, and Alberta Water Act groundwater use authorizations. Experience organizing and coordinating hydrogeological field programs is required for this position, and strong analytical skills with the ability to interact with groundwater modelers and geochemical specialists will be considered an asset.

**Your Key Responsibilities**
- Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
- Prepare for, organize, and coordinate field programs including:
+ Drilling and monitoring well installation, groundwater exploration, and aquifer testing (pumping test) programs.

+ Groundwater sampling and level measurements.

+ Hydraulic conductivity (slug testing)
- Compile, analyze, and interpret hydrogeological data using spreadsheet calculations.
- Perform data visualization and analysis using GIS programs and Leapfrog.
- Prepare technical reports that document field investigations, analytical results, interpretations, data gaps, and uncertainties.
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams to prepare and execute baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, groundwater and surface water interaction assessments, groundwater supply assessments, Alberta Water Act groundwater licensing, and groundwater inflow and dewatering assessments.
- Assist project managers with developing project budgets, determining project scope, and establishing project schedules.
- Provide technical hydrogeological support and direction to other teams at Stantec.
- Support on-going business development efforts with other members of the Groundwater Science team. Help develop and maintain client contacts. Help prepare proposals, develop work plans and budgets, and manage project and task work.

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**
- Experience with Geospatial software (Surfer, ArcGIS, Rockworks, Leapfrog etc.) is considered an asset.
- Experience with numerical groundwater flow and transport modeling is considered an asset.
- Experience with managing/analyzing large datasets within relational databases, writing queries and scripting.
- Ability to meet a strong demand for high-quality, organized, and consistent results.
- Confident individual who demonstrates initiative and is capable of independent action with the ability to make informed decisions.
- A desire to learn and gain technical experience.
- Possess strong problem-solving skills.
- A strong affinity for teamwork, and training and mentoring junior staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical report writing skills.
- Time management - balancing immediate and long-term work with varying priorities and deadlines.
- Valid driver’s license is required for business travel.

**Education and Experience**
- P.Geol., P.Geo. or P.Eng. registration (or in-training status) or eligibility for registration through APEGA in Alberta is a requirement for this position.
- An educational background in geosciences or environmental engineering is a requirement for this position.
- Three to five years of related consulting experience related to physical or contaminant hydrogeology in the mining, oil and gas, groundwater supply development, and/or groundwater resource management sectors with demonstrable experience in Alberta.
- Familiarity with the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and Water Act, regulations, polic