Team Lead

Waterline is seeking a Team Lead for our Water Resources division in our Edmonton office. This is an opportunity for a self-motivated professional with management skills to move their career to the next level with a team of highly experienced hydrogeologists, environmental engineers and scientists.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of our Edmonton office.

**Qualifications, Education and Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology, geology, geological engineering, or environmental science (Master’s preferred).
- Professional Geologist (P.Geo.) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required, or eligibility for registration.
- 8+ years of experience in hydrogeology, with a strong focus on oil & gas, mining and/or municipal water projects.
- Strong knowledge and field experience in hydrogeological field methods, including aquifer testing, well installations, geophysics, and water quality sampling.
- Experience planning and directing complex hydrogeological field programs including field coordination of drilling, sampling and monitoring.
- Experience working on complex hydrogeological assessments involving source-pathway-receptor evaluation.
- Strong working knowledge and understanding of groundwater legislation in Western Canada.
- Strong work ethic with well-developed organizational and time management skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proven ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
- Human resources management skills and experience required.
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

**Job Duties**:

- **Technical Leadership & Expertise**_
- Provide technical oversight on hydrogeological assessments, water supply development, and/or contaminant hydrogeology projects.
- Specialization in industry-specific groundwater challenges: mine dewatering, tailings seepage control (mining), steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) water management (oil & gas), and municipal water supply sustainability are considered to be assets.
- Support regulatory approvals by overseeing water licensing, EPEA compliance, and thermal assessments for groundwater-related projects are considered to be assets.
- Experience with hydrogeochemistry and groundwater-surface water interaction assessments is an asset but is not required.
- Specialized training or certification in groundwater modeling (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW) is a definite asset but is not required.
- **Project & Client Management**_
- Manage and oversee multiple hydrogeology projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, fostering long-term relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Lead proposal development and technical writing for major projects, ensuring high-quality submissions that align with business objectives may be part of the position but it is not required.
- Understand and navigate industry-specific regulatory frameworks such as: the Alberta Water Act, the BC Water Sustainability Act, the Alberta Guide to Groundwater Authorization, AER Directives, and/or municipal permitting, etc.
- **Team Leadership and Mentorship**_
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of hydrogeologists, groundwater scientists, and technical staff.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide career development guidance, and support training initiatives to strengthen team capabilities.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment by promoting knowledge-sharing and continuous learning.
- Encourage cross-industry learning within the team, with knowledge applicable to mining, oil & gas, and municipal groundwater projects.
- **Business Development & Strategic Growth**_
- Identify new market opportunities, expand service offerings, and contribute to the company’s strategic growth in hydrogeology and water resources is considered to be an asset but is not required.
- Support business development by building relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and industry stakeholders.
- Lead the preparation of technical proposals, budgets, and work plans to secure new projects.
- **Interdisciplinary Collaboration**_
- Work closely with other disciplines (e.g., GIS, developers, environmental scientists) to develop integrated solutions for clients.
- Collaborate with Waterline’s diverse client base that includes industry hydrogeologists, mining engineers, reservoir engineers, environmental coordinators, municipal water planners, urban developers and other business leaders.

**Working Environment and Compensation**:
This is your opportunity to collaborate with our team of technical experts, including our Principal and Senior hydrogeologists, and environmental engineers and scientists who each have 10-35 years of experience. The position offers:

- Flexible and friendly working environment.
- Flexible work hours and schedules, team-based collaboratio