Modelling Hydrogeologist

About SLR Consulting
We are SLR Consulting (Canada), an 1000+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As our new Modelling Hydrogeologist, you will join a dynamic and experienced team of environmental specialists, working together to achieve this goal. As a member of our Hydrogeology team, you will bring demonstrated skills and experience executing hydrogeological models, and in providing practical solutions to address the characterization, development, management, protection and remediation of groundwater resources. In addition to strong technical skills, you’ll also have a solid background in the development of technical scopes of work, proposal preparation, and the successful delivery of projects, meeting high standards for quality and client satisfaction. You’ll enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment, where your success will depend on your collaborative working style, your client-centric mindset, and your superb technical skills.You will also:
Create conceptual site models (CSMs) to analyze and interpret hydrogeological informationConstruct, calibrate, and operate 3D numerical groundwater modelsPrepare hydrogeological technical reports for submission to clients and regulatorsWork with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hydrogeological findings and interpretations with those of other scientific, planning, and engineering disciplinesHelp ensure successful project delivery with respect to health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC, and client satisfactionUndertake occasional field work and help oversee the collection of information by junior scientists/hydrogeologistsPrepare proposals and contribute to the development and execution of service line, business sector, and client business development plansLiaise and build relationships with clients and ensure excellent service deliveryMentor junior hydrogeologists and participate in internal and external training/mentorship opportunitiesWorking @ SLR
With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiativesThe salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000.Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancementFlexible, hybrid work schedule, with a mix of work in office and from home.Qualifications
3-7 years of experience in a similar hydrogeological role in the environmental services or mining industryKnowledge of conceptual site models that consider aquifer characteristics, groundwater quality and geochemistry and overall water balance at both the local and regional scaleWorking knowledge of MODFLOW and demonstrated ability to construct, calibrate, and operate groundwater models with minimal supervisionFamiliarity with software packages such as Leapfrog, Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, Python, Aqtesolv, and Surfer would be considered an assetBroad knowledge of environmental site assessment, site remediation and hydrogeology (water resource management, groundwater chemistry, aquifer development, and surface water-groundwater interactions)Working knowledge of provincial, local and industry specific regulations and guidelinesExperience with the design, supervision, and analysis of aquifer testing and monitoring programs to characterize the physical and geochemical characteristics of the subsurface environmentUndergraduate degree in earth sciences. Master’s degree in hydrogeology or equivalent strongly preferredValid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required for travel to job sites/clientsThis job posting is for an existing vacancy.Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it.We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world.When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space.We know sustainability starts from within.And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better.We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.
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