Senior Hydrogeologist / Hydrologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity in one of our regional offices (Winnipeg, Saskatoon, or Regina) for a Senior Hydrogeologist or Senior Hydrologist. The role of the Senior Hydrogeologist / Hydrologist is to perform tasks and project management assignments associated with environmental impact assessments; hydrogeological / hydrological studies; phased environmental site assessments, including subsurface investigations, soil and groundwater remediation, and monitoring projects; sampling of soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater; production of maps; data interpretation / evaluation; and deliverable preparation as well as business development activities.

Your Key Responsibilities

Contribute to and lead business development activities, including proposals, pre- qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients

Assist in analyzing current and emerging technical issues, and implementing actions to proactively address market, business, regulatory, and / or economic issues

Identify new business opportunities and support the technical component of business development materials

Responsible for planning and conducting assignments / projects having broad scope for independent accomplishment and coordination of difficult tasks

Provide supervision, training, technical direction and mentoring to intermediate and junior level staff

Apply technical and business knowledge and methods to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential project issues

Execute specific technical tasks or requirements for medium to large projects

Conduct peer reviews of work by colleagues or more junior practitioners

Qualify as a Quality Reviewer and undertake Quality Reviews of deliverables

Conduct a wide variety of hydrogeological and / or hydrological assessment and development projects

Participate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work

Assignments / projects are advanced in nature and require the application of mature knowledge

Demonstrate sound understanding and application of established practices, standards and guidelines Hydrogeology specific Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and support hydrogeological and / or hydrological designs, proposals, and report

Develop preliminary conceptual hydrogeological models to support field program design

Work with multi-disciplinary teams on baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, groundwater and surface water assessments, groundwater compliance, contaminant investigations, environmental assessments and permitting projects, rehabilitation projects, etc.

Design and oversee implementation of hydrogeology field programs, including drilling and logging of overburden and bedrock core, sampling of soil and bedrock, groundwater sampling, aquifer testing (pump testing, slug testing, packer testing)

Experience with Leapfrog, ModFlow, FEFLOW, PhreeqC, MT3D, or other groundwater modeling software is an asset Hydrology specific

Provide technical expertise and support hydrological designs, proposals, and reports

Experience with Goldsim, R, hydrological modeling is an asset

Mining experience including mine water balance models, mine water management plans and water management infrastructure designs.

Experience with environmental flow needs assessments, fish habitat loss assessments and designs related to habitat compensation plans

Work with multi-disciplinary teams on groundwater and surface water assessments, surface water compliance, contaminant investigations, environmental assessments and permitting applications, etc.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Proficient in and consistently demonstrates and promotes policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE)

Advanced skills in technical writing

Proficient skills in communication and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia, as well as non-technical communication to the public

Experience mentoring and developing more junior staff

Experience with groundwater or surface water modeling software is an asset

Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence

Ability to provide written and verbal direction on project delivery

Show leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance

Champion new ideas and initiatives, and create an environment that supports creativity and innovation

Build and maintain productive professional and personal networking relationships

Drive collaborative efforts within the region and beyond to deliver consistent, high quality and appropriately scoped technical work

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Geoscience, Engineering, or related field.

Licensed Professional Engineer / Geologist.

Minimum 10 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of

Education and Experience

At least four years of experience successfully executing technical aspects of medium to complex projects.

Good driving record and valid driver’s license required. Majority of time spent in office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Transparency : In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, 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 | MB | Winnipeg

Organization : BC-1114 EnvSvcs-CA Prairies & Territories

Employee Status : Regular

Business Justification : New Position

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 17 / 06 / 2025 02 : 06 : 05

Req ID : REQ250000RP