Hydrogeologist

Hydrogeologist - ( 2200041A )

**Description**

**Your Opportunity**

We are seeking a Hydrogeologist to work as an integrated member of our Water Resources team in British Columbia. We are a multi-disciplinary team of technical experts that provide water resources solutions for clients in the mining, industrial, government, and oil and gas sectors throughout BC and Canada.

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 BC Water Sustainability Act (WSA) groundwater use authorizations. Experience organizing and executing 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, organize, and execute 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) and unsaturated zone infiltration testing using a Guelph permeameter or dual-ring infiltrometer.
- 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, BC Water Sustainability 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
- Provide mentorship and training to junior hydrogeological staff
- Support on-going business development efforts with other members of the Water Resources 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**
- 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 desire to improve business development and client management 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
- Experience with Leapfrog is considered an asset
- Experience with numerical groundwater flow and transport modeling is considered an asset

**Education and Experience**

P.Geo. or P.Eng. registration or eligibility for registration through EGBC in British Columbia is a requirement for this position

An educational background in geosciences or environmental engineering

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 the in British Columbia

Familiarity with British Columbia water resources acts, regulations, policies and guidance as they pertain to the permitting and regulation of groundwater for mining and industrial projects in BC including the Environmental Management Act, Mines Act, and Water Sustainability Act.

**Why Choose Stantec?**

Our people are at the core of everything we do. Driven by a culture of inclusion, we offer employee resource groups, growth opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. We understand that the tools for success look different for everyone, and we’re committed to providing each employee with the support and flexibility they need to thrive. Stantec supports your career growth with:

- Flexible work arrangements. Our geologists, hydrogeologists and geochemists sit in multiple offices and are not tied solely to locations in large cities. This position can accommodate a combination of at-home and in-office work arrangeme