Intermediate Hydrogeologist

Are you seeking new opportunities that allow you to fully engage with your work and make a meaningful impact? PGL Environmental Consultants is currently offering an exciting position for an
experienced hydrogeologist (5 to 10+ yrs)
who is eager to contribute to the growth of our water resource services. If this resonates with you, read on!Are you a proactive individual who takes ownership of projects and excels at troubleshooting? Are you comfortable tackling various challenges, from spreadsheet calculations to complex projects, and resourceful in seeking assistance when needed? We are looking for a self-starter who is adaptable, flexible, and skilled at communicating with clients and regulators and mentoring junior team members. Building strong relationships with both new and existing clients is also crucial for our consultants.We are seeking an
Intermediate Hydrogeologist
that can be based out of any of our offices. All employees are fully equipped to work from home or one of our offices (Vancouver, Langley, or Victoria, BC;
Calgary, AB;
Whitby, ON).This role involves working with our hydrogeologists, project managers, field staff and other technical specialists on a wide range of water resource projects across Canada. These projects include field investigations for physical and contaminant hydrogeology, hydrogeological impact assessments, contaminant transport analysis, water resource assessments, and expert reviews of environmental assessments for Indigenous communities. Business development and marketing activities, including proposal writing, client relationship building, and pursuing new business opportunities, are also important aspects of this role. Clients include Indigenous communities, developers, commercial and industrial operators and federal, provincial and municipal government departments).Key Responsibilities
Develop, manage, conduct, and supervise hydrogeological and water resource investigations and monitoring, infiltration testing, and re-infiltration option analysis and design.Data analysis including:
Estimating hydrogeological and hydrological parameters;
Calculating contaminant transport directions and rates;
Evaluating surface waterand groundwater connectivity;
Water balance calculations
Interpret site hydrogeological conditions from geological maps, reports, survey plans, air photos, and physical and chemical data.Conduct water resource impact assessmentsTrain field staff on hydrogeology field techniquesNegotiate with regulatory bodiesDrive business development by networking, building relationships, and attracting clients in new market sectors.Write technical proposals.Advise and collaborate with clients on a broad range of technical issues.Conduct third-party reviews of environmental assessments and permitting projects for Indigenous communities.Provide technical support conducting and/or overseeing monitoring programs for the evaluation of contaminated sites environmental risk assessment for regulatory requirements.May lead planning, managing, and executing contaminated site projects at a senior level (if relevant experience is possessed).Provide technical direction and mentoring to junior staff.Contribute to the development of internal protocols and procedures.Contribute to PGL’s corporate initiatives.Job Requirements:
5 to 10+ years of experience in hydrogeology.Professional designation (i.E., P.Eng, P.Geo) in BC, Alberta and/or OntarioProven project management and budgeting skills for small to complex projects.Strong technical writing skills and the ability to perform quality assurance/quality control on projects (a writing sample will be required during the interview process).Strong relationship building and business development abilities.Excellent troubleshooting skills.Exceptional client service skills, both internal and external.Willingness to travel and potentially work in remote locations.Flexibility to work hours based on project requirements.Groundwater modelling experience is an asset.Hydrology experience is an asset.A working knowledge of Provincial, Territorial, and Canadian environmental regulations, guidelines and standards is an asset.Experience with contaminated site investigations is desirable but not mandatory.PGL Perks:
100% Employee-owned organization;
Employee and Owner Profit Share Program;
Flexible work arrangements and daily work hours;
Annual Company Retreat in British Columbia;
Allowances: Cell phone, Wellness, and Costco memberships;
Annual training and development budget;
Maternity and Parental leave top-up program;
Salary range $ 81,000 - $110,000+ ;
3-4 weeks’ vacation and paid sick time;
and;
Competitive benefits: Extended Health, Dental, STD, LTD, and Life insurance.About PGL Environmental Consultants
At PGL, we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for every member of our team and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognize that our strength lies in embracing a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds. We aim to provide equal growth opportunities for all employees and celebrate differences in race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and physical and mental abilities.We are a full-service environmental consulting firm with offices in Vancouver, Victoria, and Langley (BC), Whitby (ON), and Calgary (AB). Since 1991, PGL has provided environmental services such as contaminated site assessments, remediation, environmental impact assessments, environmental permitting, and sustainability assessments. PGL is an employee-owned company with 100+employees, including biologists, environmental scientists and engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, agrologists, and a dynamic and customer-oriented support team.
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