Data modeler Jobs in Ottawa, ON

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Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist Modeler to join our Canadian hydrogeology team with an opportunity to reside in one of our hydrogeology centered offices (St. Johns, NL; Dartmouth, NS; Fredericton, NB; Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON; Waterloo, ON; Winnipeg, MB; Saskatoon, SK; Edmonton, AB; Calgary, AB; Burnaby, BC). The position will join the Hydrogeology Technical Team of Stantec’s Environmental Services Business Line.

The Senior Hydrogeologist Modeler will report to a Hydrogeologist Team Leader and will support field investigations, groundwater modeling, and report writing. You will interact with both internal and external clients in field and office settings.

Your Key Responsibilities

• The Senior Hydrogeologist Modeler will be responsible for analyzing and communicating hydrogeologic and geologic data to provide insight into critical groundwater flow processes.

• Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Program

• Prepare proposals, develop work plans, schedules, and budgets and management of projects/tasks

• Interpret aquifer tests, characterize aquifers based on maps and other spatial data, and perform spatial analysis.

• Develop conceptual, analytical, and numerical groundwater flow models to support environmental impact assessments, remedial evaluations, and risk assessments.

• Prepare presentations of hydrogeologic investigations to internal and external clients.

• Travel as required to various field sites with overnight travel occasionally required.

• Demonstrate sound understanding and application of established practices, standards, and guidelines.

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

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent communication skills: verbal, business writing, electronic communications and presentations, with advanced technical writing skills.

• Ability to work under little supervision and work well with others to achieve group results

• Ability to mentor junior and intermediate staff and provide input to improve hydrogeologic interpretations or client deliverables

• Strong organizational and time management skills that include balancing immediate and long-term work commitments with varying priorities and deadlines.

• Maintain a disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence.

• Possess exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions

Education and Experience

Graduate degree from a Geoscience or Engineering program with an emphasis on hydrogeology

Experience and expertise in groundwater and vadose zone modelling is required, experience with FEFLOW or MODFLOW software preferred

A minimum of 7 years of hydrogeological experience

Existing professional registration or ability to work towards a professional registration (P.Geo. or P.Eng.)

Majority of time spent in office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work.

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.

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 Range:

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$96,800.00 - $145,200.00 Annually

• Locations in Lower Mainland -- BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$103,300.00 - $153,300.00 Annually

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 | NS | Dartmouth
Organization: BC-1214 EnvSvcs-CA Atlantic Canada
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 10/04/2026 03:04:30
Req ID: 1005306