Water Resources Specialist

**Are you ready for a new challenge and to play a lead role in the growth of our Water Resources practice in Canada?**

**Do you want a role that combines your passion for technical project management with your business development expertise?**

**Are you looking for the opportunity to work with industry leaders both nationally and internationally?**

EMM Consulting is a leading employee-owned environmental and planning consultancy with ambitious plans to expand our services here in Canada. We have a reputation for delivering an exceptional quality of work with industry leaders, highly specialized teams and values that keep us true to our purpose of creating opportunities.

We’re excited about the response to our Canadian growth plan based on our existing clientele and the team we’re building locally. As a critical next step to build for long-term success, we’re looking for talented individuals to take a lead role in building our Water Resources practice. You’ll have a strong desire to work collaboratively to help shape the strategic direction of the business within a talented and highly motivated team whilst building on our unique and inclusive culture that inspires and unites our people. As an employee-owned business, we’re looking for high performers seeking a long-term move with potential for an equity pathway.

As a Senior level Hydrogeologist, Hydrologist or Water Resources Engineer you’ll join our innovative water team with staff currently in BC, Alberta, and Ontario as well as Australia. Our diverse range of projects spans the mining and energy sectors, demanding creative approaches in a rapidly evolving industry. Our team is large, international, and well-connected, featuring experienced and well-recognized water specialists. We partner with our clients to provide pragmatic and innovative solutions, operating a global delivery model that exposes you to a variety of challenging and meaningful projects both in Canada and internationally and the opportunity to develop by working directly with many experienced mentors. We employ a seller-do’er model to keep staff engaged both in the technical and client service delivery aspects of projects. The location of the role is flexible within Canada, however you would preferably be located in Alberta, BC, Ontario or Quebec.

Here’s what you can expect in your new role with EMM:

- **Develop and grow**:You will be a driving force behind the development of EMM’s Water Resources practice in Canada,actively seeking out business development opportunities through your own professional relationships and by leveraging the existing relationships of your peers.
- **Drive technical excellence**:You’ll bring deep expertise in scoping and leading the technical components of water resources projects, with a primary focus on physical and chemical groundwater system characterisation and hydrologic solutions including weather and flow monitoring and climate modelling.
- **Be an ambassador**:You will raise the profile of EMM not only through your extensive market presence, but by being active and present in the industry via your engagement with professional bodies and meaningful attendance or speaking at relevant seminars and conferences.
- **Build, mentor and inspire**:You will help build and grow a high-performing team, serving as a leader and mentor, identifying emerging talent and working with them to reach their full potential; ensure rising stars are nurtured, developed and given new areas of responsibility.
- **International project opportunities**: You’ll be very much part of the international team and will have the opportunity to provide expert input into water resources projects run by the wider EMM team based in Australia.
- **Exceptional support**: Our growth in Canada is driven by high-performing people with local expertise, with the support of existing staff here and our expert teams in Australia.
- **Competitive salary and benefits**: including extended health and dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, personal & care givers leave, matching company RRSP, and paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.

**Here’s what you’ll bring to have impact**:

- Relevant qualifications and strong technical background in hydrogeology, hydrology, water resources engineering, or a related field.
- Registered as a P.Eng or P.Geo (or eligible to do so within one year of starting in the role) in your home province or territory.
- Respected and experienced (10+ years) practitioner with a well-established network within Canada’s water resources market, specifically within mining and/energy.
- Proven track record of project management and technical delivery including impact assessments and development permits specific to Canada.
- Excellent working knowledge of Canadian surface water and groundwater regulations and best practices.
- Robust consulting and business development skills with high level technical leadership.
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