Hydrogeologist

SLR Consulting•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$90,000 - CA$120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SLR Consulting (Canada) is seeking a Modelling Hydrogeologist to join their dynamic and experienced team of environmental specialists. The role involves executing hydrogeological models and providing practical solutions for groundwater resource characterization, development, management, protection, and remediation. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a background in developing technical scopes of work, proposal preparation, and successful project delivery. The position offers a flexible and dynamic work environment, emphasizing collaboration, a client-centric mindset, and superb technical skills.

Requirements

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
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
Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required for travel to job sites/clients

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with software packages such as Leapfrog, Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, Python, Aqtesolv, and Surfer would be considered an asset
Master’s degree in hydrogeology or equivalent strongly preferred

Responsibilities

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