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    SLR Consulting

    Environmental Consulting

    Hydrogeologist

    Calgary, CanadaFull-time3–7 yrs experienceCA$90k – CA$120kPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    We are SLR Consulting (Canada), an 800+ 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 information
    • Construct, calibrate, and operate 3D numerical groundwater models
    • Prepare hydrogeological technical reports for submission to clients and regulators
    • Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hydrogeological findings and interpretations with those of other scientific, planning, and engineering disciplines
    • Help ensure successful project delivery with respect to health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC, and client satisfaction
    • Undertake occasional field work and help oversee the collection of information by junior scientists/hydrogeologists
    • Prepare proposals and contribute to the development and execution of service line, business sector, and client business development plans
    • Liaise and build relationships with clients and ensure excellent service delivery
    • Mentor junior hydrogeologists and participate in internal and external training/mentorship opportunities

    Working @ 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 initiatives
    • The 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 advancement
    • Flexible, 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 industry

    •    Knowledge of conceptual site models that consider aquifer characteristics, groundwater quality and geochemistry and overall water balance at both the local and regional scale

    •   Working knowledge of MODFLOW and demonstrated ability to construct, calibrate, and operate groundwater models with minimal supervision

    •   Familiarity with software packages such as Leapfrog, Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, Python, Aqtesolv, and Surfer would be considered an asset
    •    Broad 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 guidelines
    •    Experience with the design, supervision, and analysis of aquifer testing and monitoring programs to characterize the physical and geochemical characteristics of the subsurface environment
    •    Undergraduate degree in earth sciences. Master’s degree in hydrogeology or equivalent strongly preferred
    •    Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required for travel to job sites/clients

    This 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.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    SLR Consulting

    SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for delivering high-quality tailored solutions across a wide range of industries. They focus on making sustainability happen.

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