Intermediate Hydrogeologist

Intermediate Hydrogeologist

OUR PURPOSE

At Matrix Solutions we collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

One of Canada’s leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services. With a proud history of nearly 40 years delivering innovative, pragmatic, and sustainable solutions for public and private sector clients. Matrix is a proud part of Montrose Environmental Group, with a network of teammates across 90+ locations around the world.

WHAT WE DO

We partner with clients and communities to solve challenges. It’s our job to unlock solutions that shape a resilient future where our clients, people, communities, and environment thrive.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…

Apply geoscience principles to provide solutions for hydrogeological problems. Manage and undertake projects and technical studies related to groundwater in support of oil and gas, mining, infrastructure, water resources, brownfields, and others as appropriate. Participate in the analysis and design of project related infrastructure including instrumentation, water conveyance, water wells, disposal wells and other groundwater related infrastructure.  Partner with extensive, long standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry. Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Canadian and global regions. Join a well-respected environmental consulting company.

As an Intermediate Hydrogeologist you will join our Mississauga office as part of our Hydrogeology team. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of projects with responsibilities as follows:

Report to senior hydrogeologists, engineers, environmental scientists, and project managers, supporting them in proposal preparation, scope of work development, and client deliverables. Client and regulatory liaison, as appropriate. Under minimal supervision, perform hydrogeological investigations including collation and quality management of environmental and hydrogeological data, analysis of data, and report writing. Provide oversight and supervision of subcontractors and subconsultants including but not limited to drillers, geophysical contractors, pumping test contractors, surveyors, and waste disposal contractors. Perform field work on integrated hydrogeological and environmental programs to include supervision of borehole drilling, monitoring well installation, geologic and hydrogeologic logging, aquifer testing (slug tests, pumping tests, packer tests), groundwater sampling, and other field tasks as required. Complete rigorous and clear field documentation and participate in planning, organizing, and reporting related to field tasks. Acquire and maintain appropriate safety training to conduct hydrogeological and environmental work. Assist with the development of conceptual and numerical geological and hydrogeological models for municipal water supplies, source water protection, mining, water resource studies, dewatering assessments for Permit to Take Water studies, and brownfield projects. Support the development of client relationships either through project-based client interaction, assisting with maintaining and developing relationships with those clients or through supporting business development efforts of senior staff. Contribute to a positive and collaborative working environment and encouraging the contribution of ideas to continuously improve projects and processes. Work in a collaborative manner with multidisciplinary colleagues in Canada and internationally.

What We Are Looking For

Graduate or undergraduate degree in hydrogeology, engineering geology, or geology with or licensing in Ontario. 5 to 10 years’ documented consulting and/or industry work experience (Ontario experience an asset) in hydrogeology. Solid understanding of physical and contaminant hydrogeology. Prior experience with the following:Design and coordination of hydrogeological field investigation and monitoring programs.Field work associated with hydrogeological projects, including municipal ground water supply investigations, construction dewatering, water resource studies, mine closure, contaminant investigations, and brownfield remediation;Groundwater and surface water sampling using a variety of methods.Experience undertaking field work including: oversight of a variety of drilling methods (hollow and solid stem auger, sonic, reverse circulation, downhole hammer, mud and air rotary, wireline coring), logging of overburden and bedrock, and preparation of borehole logs.Monitoring well and municipal supply well construction oversight, aquifer hydraulic testing slug tests, packer tests, and pumping tests).Interpretation of analytical results for soil, bedrock, surface water and groundwater samples with respect to Federal and Provincial guidelines and standards, and industry best practice.Geological and hydrogeological interpretation for the development of 3D geological models, and cross sections.Experience with standard hydrogeological software including but not limited to Leapfrog Works, AQTESOLV, Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, Surfer, gINT, OpenGround, Global Mapper/ArcGIS, QGIS, Python. The ability to design and execute field programs with knowledge of various drilling techniques, installation of monitoring, production, and disposal wells and soil and groundwater sampling procedures as well as instrumentation. Must be willing and can travel for short to medium term assignments (within Canada and internationally) with occasional overnight travel and flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required. Requirement to travel and participate in remote field work, and the ability to adapt to unpredictable and/or inclement field conditions and changing schedules. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) Valid Canadian driver’s license. Proven report writing skills. Ability to display initiative and engage decision making skills. Enthusiasm for hydrogeology, demonstrating a desire and commitment to Continued Professional Development. Knowledgeable of Federal and Provincial/Territorial Environmental Acts and Regulations in Canada. Practical experience or course work in data manipulation using data management tools. Proven organizational, team building, technical, leadership skills. Solid technical writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to clients, regulators, and colleagues in a readily understood format.

Why Choose Matrix

At Matrix you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live our and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days, We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Matrix is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

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