Degree in environmental or civil engineering, environmental technology, or environmental sciences
P.Geo. or P.Eng. License, or eligible to apply within a year
5+ years of experience in environmental consulting preferred
Strong desire to learn and grow professionally
Valid Driver's License
Responsibilities
Lead field programs including well drilling and groundwater monitoring
Design and oversee detailed hydraulic tests for aquifer assessment
Manage hydrogeological investigations, especially for landfill projects
Supervise dewatering project assessments and designs
Conduct environmental site assessments and oversee remediation efforts
Analyze complex hydrogeological data with groundwater flow models
Prepare technical reports and manage project budgets
Benefits
Employee share purchase plan allowing equity ownership
Comprehensive health benefits and retirement savings plan
Student loan repayment assistance program
Flexible work hours with hybrid work options
Learning and development opportunities with a focus on mentoring
Corporate wellness programs including fitness memberships and subsidies
Employee and Family Assistance Program for well-being support
Full Job Description
Overview
Your Opportunity
Dillon's Physical Hydrogeology discipline is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Hydrogeologist to fill an existing vacancy within our team and take a key role in one of our Ontario offices: Ottawa, Kingston, North York, Downtown Toronto, Oakville, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener, London, Chatham or Windsor.
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.
Responsibilities
What your day will look like
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.
Contribute to business development activities, including client relationship management and strategic proposal development.
Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols in all field and office activities.
Collaborate with project managers, senior hydrogeologists, and other team members.
Learning & Development
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning to stay knowledgeable of industry best practices and advancements in water resources engineering.
Contribute to Dillon's 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.
Qualifications
What you will need to succeed
A degree in environmental or civil engineering, environmental or civil engineering technology or environmental sciences
P.Geo. or P.Eng. License, or eligible to apply for within a year
5+ years experience in environmental consulting will be an asset
Strong desire to learn
Strong work ethic with genuine interest in environmental programs and field work
Valid Driver's License
Experience
Experience working around heavy equipment, including drill rigs and excavators will be considered an asset
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated abilities to work in multidisciplinary team and independently
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 with O.Reg. 153/04 environmental site assessments
Knowledge of 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. median vs. mode. 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
Compensation
$75,000 - $100,000
Dillon is including the salary range that we in good faith believe may offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant's education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant's gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.
In addition, we offer:
Employee share purchase plan
Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
A competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health benefits
Generous retirement savings plan
Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
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 and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
Learning and Development opportunities
As a knowledge-based business, 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.
Focus on Innovation
The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today's problems and tomorrow's opportunities.
Employee and Family Assistance program
A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
Wellness Subsidy
Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.
