Hydrogeologist or Hydrogeological Engineer

HYDROGEOLOGIST OR HYDROGEOLOGICAL ENGINEER

OUR PURPOSE

At Matrix Solutions we collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

One of Canada’s leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services. With a proud history of nearly 40 years delivering innovative, pragmatic, and sustainable solutions for public and private sector clients. Matrix is a proud part of Montrose Environmental Group (MEG) which has 3000+ employees and more than 135 global locations.

WHAT WE DO

We partner with clients and communities to solve challenges. It’s our job to unlock solutions that shape a resilient future where our clients, people, communities, and environment thrive.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…

Support communities in providing safe and reliable groundwater supplies while protecting the natural environment and overall community health

Apply innovative ideas to support project planning, execution, and continuous improvement

Contribute to and have the opportunity to lead technically complex projects

Drive quality and innovation and provide mentorship to junior team members

Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with environmental and water resources scientists and engineers across Matrix

Join a well-respected environmental consulting company.

As a Hydrogeologist or Hydrogeological Engineer, you will join our Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta office as part of our Western Groundwater team.

The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of exciting projects with responsibilities as follows :

Active participation in maintaining Matrix’s strong safety culture

Provide technical and project management support for a wide range of hydrogeology projects including : regional and local hydrogeologic assessments, contaminated site assessments, regulatory groundwater monitoring programs, and conceptual site model development

Leading design and execution of drilling and monitoring programs

Support engineering needs for groundwater treatment and dewatering

Lead field programs consisting of collecting soil and groundwater samples, installing monitoring wells, conducting pumping tests and installing, setting up and collecting data sets from groundwater monitoring equipment

Prepare a variety of technical reports including analyzing, interpreting results and reporting project data

Liaise with clients and stakeholders

What We Are Looking For

An undergraduate or graduate degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, or a related field

Professional Geoscientist / Engineer, or eligibility to register as a Professional Geoscientist / Engineer with APEGA

A minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role within a consulting environment

Practical experience in physical and contaminant hydrogeology including conceptual site model development, groundwater monitoring well network design, groundwater-surface water interaction, drilling and aquifer testing programs, risk assessment, risk management, and working knowledge of the Alberta regulatory environment

Working knowledge of industry-standard software packages such as AQTESOLV, Surfer, AccuMap, GeoSCOUT, FEEFLOW and AQUACHEM

Excellent problem-solving ability and effective project management

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a collaborative attitude

Experience writing technical reports

A valid class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions and a clean driving record

Why Choose Matrix

At Matrix you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live our and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with a hourly rate range of starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Matrix is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Matrix provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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