Senior Hydrologist

SLR Consulting•Prince George, BC

6d•CA$125,000 - CA$155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SLR Consulting (Canada) is seeking a Senior Hydrologist to join their Hydrogeology and Hydrology Team in Western Canada. This role involves providing senior technical leadership on various hydrology projects for clients in the mining, energy, infrastructure, and resource development sectors. The Senior Hydrologist will lead investigations, monitoring programs, and water balance assessments, while also supporting project delivery, ensuring technical excellence, nurturing client relationships, and contributing to the growth of SLR's hydrology practice. Key aspects of the role include mentoring junior staff, participating in business development, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative water resources solutions.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in hydrology or water resources, preferably within a consulting environment.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geoscience, Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Professional registration as a P. Geo or eligibility for immediate registration.
Demonstrated experience leading hydrologic investigations, monitoring programs, and hydrologic/hydraulic modelling.
Strong experience with water balance assessments and applied hydrology in both natural and developed systems.
Proven ability supporting or managing project delivery, including budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Experience mentoring and supporting junior technical staff.
Working knowledge of provincial and federal regulatory frameworks relevant to water resources.
Willingness to travel for field programs and client meetings.

Responsibilities

Lead hydrological assessments and investigations across mining, infrastructure, and resource development projects.
Provide subject matter expertise on hydrologic processes, client advisory support, and input to project planning, design, and mining-related decisions.
Design and oversee hydrometric and monitoring programs, including field data collection, instrumentation, and data management systems, in line with provincial standards.
Lead hydrologic modelling and water balance studies to support predictive analysis for project design, planning, and operational decision-making.
Provide senior technical review and QA/QC of hydrology deliverables, including technical reports, modelling studies, and regulatory submissions.
Support Environmental Flow Needs (EFN) assessments and the development of flow recommendations for environmental assessment, permitting, and water management applications.
Support project delivery and client coordination through development of scopes, budgets, schedules, and forecasting, and contribute to proposals and business development activities.
Mentor junior and intermediate staff and support technical development of the team.
Work with multidisciplinary teams to identify hydrologic constraints, risks, and opportunities across projects.