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Stantec Hydrogeologist in BURNABY, British Columbia
Hydrogeologist - ( 240001QU )
Description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our team of hydrogeologists, hydrologists, water resource engineers, geochemists, and geologists lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking a hydrogeologist to work as an integrated member of our Water Resources team in British Columbia. We are a multi-disciplinary team of technical experts that provide water resources solutions for clients in the mining, industrial, government, and oil and gas sectors throughout BC and Canada.
You will contribute to hydrogeological deliverables on a wide variety of projects and must be able to work with the team on large, multi-disciplinary projects including baseline data collection programs, provincial and federal environmental and impact assessment projects, operational mine water balances, feasibility studies, groundwater supply projects, and BC Water Sustainability Act (WSA) groundwater use authorizations. Experience developing conceptual, analytical, and numerical groundwater models to provide objective-oriented solutions for clients on these projects is required for this position. Strong analytical and communication skills will be considered assets.
Your Key Responsibilities
Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
Develop conceptual, analytical, and numerical groundwater models to:
- Characterize baseline groundwater systems at locations across Canada and the world.
- Predict potential effects of mining or large industrial projects on the receiving environment.
Provide input to permitting and engineering water balance models for industrial projects of various scales.
Estimate groundwater inflow rates to excavations for dewatering design and groundwater management plans.
Compile and QA/QC large hydrogeological datasets.
Perform data visualization and analysis using GIS programs and Leapfrog.
Prepare technical reports that document field investigations, and effectively communicate analytical results, interpretations, data gaps, and uncertainties.
Work with multi-disciplinary teams to prepare and execute baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, groundwater and surface water interaction assessments, groundwater supply assessments, BC Water Sustainability Act groundwater licensing, and groundwater inflow and dewatering assessments.
Participate in field data collection programs at remote sites.
Assist project managers with developing project budgets, determining project scope, and establishing project schedules.
Provide technical hydrogeological support and direction to other teams at Stantec.
Provide mentorship and training to junior hydrogeological staff.
Support on-going business development efforts with other members of the Water Resources team. Help develop and maintain client contacts. Help prepare proposals, develop work plans and budgets and manage project and task work.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Ability to meet a strong demand for high-quality, organized, and consistent results.
Confident individual who demonstrates initiative and is capable of independent action but is also capable of reaching out for support as required.
A desire to learn and gain technical experience.
Possess strong problem-solving skills.
A desire to improve business development and client management skills.
A strong affinity for teamwork, and interest in training and mentoring junior staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical report writing skills.
Time management – balancing immediate and long-term work with varying priorities and deadlines.
Valid G driver’s license is required for business travel.
Experience with finite element and finite difference numerical groundwater modelling techniques and software (FELFOW, MODFLOW, GUIs, etc.).
Experience with Flopy or R is considered an asset.
Experience with ArcGIS and Leapfrog software is considered an asset.
Education and Experience
P.Eng. or P.Geo. registration or eligibility for immediate registration through EGBC in British Columbia is a requirement for this position.
An educational background in engineering or geosciences.
Three to eight years of related consulting experience related to physical or contaminant hydrogeology in the mining, oil and gas, groundwater supply development, and/or groundwater resource management sectors with demonstrable experience in the in British Columbia.
Familiarity with British Columbia water resources acts, regulations, policies and guidance as they pertain to the permitting and regulation of groundwater for mining and industrial projects in BC including the Environmental Management Act, Mines Act, and Water Sustainability Act.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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Salary Range(s):
- Lower Mainland $67,500 - Lower Mainland $97,900 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : Canada-British Columbia-Burnaby
Organization : BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Apr 18, 2024, 12:38:23 PM
Req ID: 240001QU
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans