Senior Hydrogeologist

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP's Environment group is currently seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Hydrogeologist. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Health and safety leadership
• Guidance and mentoring of regional physical hydrogeology team
• Work collaboratively with other senior members of the Hydrogeology and Mining teams
• Lead physical hydrogeology components for local, regional and international consulting projects so they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to client and WSP | Golder's standards
• Deliver leading practice consulting services to internal and external clients
• Establish linkages with other business units to support and enhance service delivery
• Develop groundwater projects for oil and gas and mining projects at various stages of development, ranging from exploration phase through mine closure
• Frequent and active interaction with client, local and regional team of groundwater professionals, and our local experts in groundwater modeling and geochemistry
• Potential for travel domestically and internationally to meet project needs

What you'll bring to WSP:

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in Hydrogeology or Geology or a related field
• Over 15 years' experience in the hydrogeology industry, primarily focused in oil and gas and mining sectors (local Alberta experience preferred)
• Registered Chartered/Professional Geologist or Member of a related professional body is required
• Connected to the local oil and gas and mining business, with active contacts and clientele
• Proactive approach in technical service delivery
• Ability to lead and guide high performing teams, including high-level communication and presentation skills
• Experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business growth
• Track record of winning work individually and for others. Flexible, adaptive to change and demanding conditions
• Strong initiative, motivation and drive toward long-term success
• Energy and passion for developing and servicing world class projects
• Experience with well test analyses in a variety of applications and geological settings using industry-standard software including AQTESOLV, Saphir, etc. such as regional aquifers, fracture networks and channelized features is an asset
• Experience with hydrogeological projects surrounding mining operations, such as aquifer depressurization and dewatering, injection and disposal and mine pit inflows
• Experience with groundwater monitoring programs for regulatory purposes, large-scale environmental impact assessments and well licencing applications is essential
• Previous field experience involving hydrogeological assessments, including drilling, hydraulic testing and design for applications such as well field layout and optimization, etc. will be highly regarded
• Experience with project planning, including the ability to accurately estimate the time necessary to complete field programs and full life cycle projects; the ability to complete projects within the assigned budget is essential to our success

Mandatory Skills

Groundwater modelling, MODFLOW, Hydrogeology, GoldSim, Visual MODFLOW, FEFLOW, USGS, AQTESOLV, Saphir

Desirable Skills

Hydrogeology, Groundwater modelling, hydrogeological assessments, project planning,