Hydrogeologist I

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders Are you a thought leader a trusted advisor and a problem solver If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Dillons Physical Hydrogeology discipline is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Hydrogeologist to join our team and take a key role in one of our Atlantic offices (Fredericton Saint John Sydney Halifax)

The successful candidate will lead and support a variety of hydrogeological and environmental projects. You will leverage your expertise to manage complex projects mentor junior staff and contribute significantly to our work in groundwater resource management contaminant hydrogeology environmental remediation and groundwater flow modelling.

We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
Lead manage and provide senior oversight for field programs including well drilling operations installation of monitoring wells soil and groundwater sampling/monitoring and geological logging.
Design oversee and interpret complex hydraulic tests including slug recovery and pumping tests to assess aquifer properties.
Lead and manage hydrogeological investigations for various projects including those related to landfills.
Lead the assessment design and monitoring for dewatering projects.
Lead design oversee and manage environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
Manage interpret and analyze complex hydrogeological data using groundwater flow models.
Lead the preparation of high-quality technical reports work plans and proposals.
Manage project budgets schedules and deliverables ensuring client satisfaction.
Mentor and develop junior hydrogeologists and technical staff.
Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols in all field and office activities.
Collaborate with project managers senior hydrogeologists and other team members.
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning to stay knowledgeable of industry best practices and advancements in water resources engineering.
Contribute to Dillons corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
Contribute to the career advancement of junior staff including technical direction training recommendations coaching and mentoring.
A degree in environmental or civil engineering environmental or civil engineering technology or environmental sciences

• . 5 years experience in environmental consulting will be an asset
• Strong work ethic with genuine interest in environmental programs and field work
• Experience working around heavy equipment including drill rigs and excavators will be considered an asset

Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office i.e. Excel and Word
Knowledge in several of: geology hydrogeology field procedures basic chemistry contracting/construction geotechnical concerns geology remediation engineering site characterization health and safety will be considered an asset
Experience in phased site assessment and remediation and/or hazardous building substances survey will be an asset
Experience with groundwater sampling surface water sampling pumping tests slug tests data loggers will be an asset
Experience with soil and sediment sampling will be an asset
Understanding of statistical analyses and terms comfortable completing common statistical procedures properly and can differentiate between similar summary statistics like mean vs. Able to create visual representations or tables to present statistical results from data analyses
Experience in laboratory bottle orders and chain of custody completion will be an asset
Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation and policies will be considered an asset
Proficiency in AUTOCAD GIS Surfer AquiferTest AQTESOLV MODFLOW FEFLOW or other groundwater modelling software or database abilities will be an asset
Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences
Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees
Generous retirement savings plan
Flexible work hours
Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
Learning and Development opportunities
As a knowledge-based business the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale capture lessons learned through experience and continuously improve service delivery. We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how mentoring to share lessons advising to round out perspectives and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees
Dillon is a proudly Canadian employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning engineering environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed collaborative and inventive solutions to complex multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure protecting the environment and developing communities.

Employment Equity Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon
Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity inclusiveness and diversity within our organization. Inclusion is more than a word to us it is the way we choose to run our business.