Intermediate Hydrogeologist
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Your Opportunity
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.
We are seeking an Intermediate Hydrogeologist to join our environmental services team in British Columbia (offices located in Burnaby, Vancouver, Victoria, Sidney, Kelowna, Kamloops, Quesnel, and Prince George). The position will join the Hydrogeology Technical Team of Stantec’s Environmental Services Business Line.
Your Key Responsibilities
- a variety of projects related to hydrogeologic assessments and groundwater supply development
- Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner
- Organize field investigations in support of hydrogeology studies including drilling, well construction, and testing oversight; groundwater and surface water sampling; water level monitoring; hydraulic conductivity testing; and infiltration testing
- Design and construction of groundwater monitoring wells and groundwater supply wells
- Develop conceptual site hydrogeologic understanding
- Analyze and interpret data including pumping test results, aquifer response, surface water and groundwater interaction
- Prepare technical reports documenting field investigations, analytical results and interpretation
- Assist project managers with developing project budgets, determining project scope, and establishing project schedules
- Travel as required to various field sites with overnight travel sometimes required
- Demonstrate sound understanding and application of established practices, standards, and guidelines
- Majority of time spent in office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Excellent communication skills: verbal, business writing, electronic communications and presentations
- Ability to meet a strong demand for high-quality, organized and consistent results
- Ability to work under little supervision and work well with others to achieve group success
- Ability to work on several projects or tasks during any given day on a consistent basis
- Recognized for your high level of technical skills and practical ability to solve problems in various settings
- Must be able to manage time, be organized, and set priorities
- Maintain a disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
- Possess strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions
- Participate in Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work
- Familiarity with local practice and markets as well as entry level project management skills are considered an asset
- A valid driver’s license is required
Education and Experience
Post-secondary educational background specializing in a Geoscience or Engineering program with an emphasis on hydrogeology.
A minimum of 3 years of professional hydrogeology experience.
Existing professional registration or ability to work towards a professional registration (P.Geo. or P.Eng.)
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods.
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.
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