A Day in the Life
As an Intermediate Geoscientist within our Groundwater, Mining & Infrastructure Team, based out of our Guelph or Oakville, Ontario office, you will support groundwater resource, mine water management, environmental permitting, infrastructure dewatering, and hydrogeological characterization projects for clients across Canada. You will contribute technical expertise to groundwater investigations, aquifer testing, dewatering assessments, mine closure planning, water management planning, and regulatory approvals throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and environmental assessment through construction, operations, and closure.
The compensation range for this role is $35.00 to $45.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location
To thrive in this role, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
• Design and execute hydrogeological investigations including drilling programs, monitoring well installation, groundwater sampling, slug testing, and pumping tests.
• Conduct groundwater resource evaluations, groundwater impact assessments, hydrogeological conceptual model development, and water balance assessments.
• Support water supply investigations and water taking (PTTW) applications.
• Contribute to water balance modeling and water management plans for active and closed mine sites
• Support environmental assessment and permitting work under the federal Impact Assessment Act, provincial Environmental Assessment Act processes, and Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs)
• Support construction and infrastructure dewatering assessments, groundwater inflow evaluations, and discharge management programs.
• Assist with Fisheries Act and Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER) compliance monitoring and reporting
• Support field programs including groundwater and surface water monitoring, soil and rock sampling, and geotechnical/hydrogeological drilling oversight
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory submissions for mining, infrastructure, municipal, and industrial clients.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, contractors, and Indigenous communities on environmental and water management matters.
• Support business development activities within the mining sector, including proposal preparation and capability development
Your Expertise and Skills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related earth science field.
• Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) designation or eligibility for registration with a Canadian licensing body.
• A minimum of 4+ years of experience in hydrogeological consulting, groundwater resources, mining environmental services, infrastructure dewatering, or related environmental consulting.
• Practical experience with ARD/ML characterization methods, including static and kinetic geochemical testing programs.
• Experience designing and implementing groundwater monitoring programs, aquifer testing programs, and groundwater sampling investigations.
• Experience with hydrogeological characterization, groundwater flow interpretation, and conceptual site model development.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Water Resources Act, Permit to Take Water requirements, O. Reg. 903 Wells Regulation, and related groundwater regulations.
• Experience with mine site hydrogeological characterization, water balance modeling, and water management plan development.
• Experience supporting infrastructure dewatering, groundwater control, or construction water management projects is considered an asset.
• Experience with hydrogeological software such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW, AQTESOLV, Leapfrog Works, GIS platforms, Surfer, or equivalent tools.
• Strong client liaison, field program management, and technical writing skills.
• Willingness to travel to remote and northern project sites.
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management
• A valid G driver's license with no restrictions
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what's typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.
• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Lifting 23 kilograms (50 pounds) several times a day
• Overhead lifting of over 9 kilograms (20 pounds)
• Works in an office environment when not conducting mine site field investigations or attending client meetings
• Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. Please note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.
