Early Career Environmental Scientist / Hydrogeologist-in-Training

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• Post-secondary education in hydrogeology or earth sciences ; Master’s degree preferred
• 1+ years of hydrogeological experience in environmental services
• Based in any of our Guelph, Oakville, Markham, or Toronto offices with flexible work options
• Significant opportunities for personal and professional advancement through exposure to varied and technically challenging work and mentorship from senior technical experts

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 550+ team of advisory, environmental / engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada.

We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory and over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability, we are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Environmental Scientist / Hydrogeologist-in-Training you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.Job Description Role

As a member of our Earth Sciences team, you’ll join a group of professionals that includes hydrogeologists and hydrologists, geochemists, surficial geologists, ecologists, geomorphologists, technologists, technicians and environmental scientists to work in a dynamic and collaborative work environment on multi-disciplinary projects.

We’ll look to you to bring demonstrated skills and experience executing hydrogeological investigative and monitoring work, and provide practical solutions to address the characterization, development, management, protection, and remediation of groundwater resources.

Key Responsibilities Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct hydrogeological field investigation programs including drilling, test pitting, and installation of monitoring wells;
• Install, monitoring and assess wetland mini piezometers, staff gauges and dataloggers;
• Site wide and Feature Based Water Budget Assessments;
• Data entry and Technical Report preparation;
• Design and implement groundwater field sampling and testing programs;
• Hydrogeological assessment for infrastructure and land development projects;
• Aquifer testing (slug tests and pumping tests);
• Working collaboratively and communicating effectively with the project team; and,
• Knowledge of health and safety protocols.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise to a highly engaged team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued immensely.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here.

We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team :

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
• Full-time, permanent role
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a similar hydrogeological role in the environmental services industry
• Broad knowledge of environmental site assessment, site remediation and hydrogeology (water resource management, groundwater chemistry, aquifer development, and surface water-groundwater interactions)
• Working knowledge of provincial, local and industry specific regulations and guidelines
• Understanding of the design and analysis of aquifer testing and monitoring programs to characterize the physical and geochemical characteristics of the subsurface environment
• Knowledge of conceptual hydrogeologic models that consider aquifer characteristics, groundwater quality and geochemistry and overall water balance at both the local and regional scale
• Undergraduate degree in environmental engineering or geosciences. Master’s degree in hydrogeology or equivalent preferred
• Eligible for or designation with PGO or PEO preferred
• Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required for travel to job sites / clients

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.