Senior Hydrogeologist - Mining Environment
Top Benefits
About the role
Your Opportunity
At Stantec, we approach every mining project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or international level— thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the mining lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with technical excellence, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.
Stantec’s Environmental Services business line is growing its presence in the Quebec mining sector. As a Senior Hydrogeologist, you will play a key role in a wide variety of mining projects and must be able to work within multidisciplinary teams on projects through each phase of mine life (i.e. baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, hydrogeological assessments, etc). The role will involve managing a multi-discipline scope of work within a team of hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and geochemists and interacting directly with clients. Strong quantitative hydrogeology skills are required with the ability to interact with groundwater modelling and geochemical specialists.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Ability to meet a strong demand for high-quality, organized and consistent results;
- Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
- Ability to mentor junior to mid-level staff;
- Ability to work on several projects or tasks during any given day on a consistent basis;
- Ability to manage time, be organized, and set priorities;
- Confident individual who demonstrates strong initiative and is capable of independent action with the ability to make informed decisions;
- Be a driver of a positive work environment;
- Experience in the mining sector;
- Experience in field work: drilling and aquifer testing (packer test);
- Experience with numerical groundwater flow and transport modelling is considered an asset;
- Expertise in saturated flow modelling using MODFLOW and/or FEFLOW;
- Experience in evaluating cover design is an asset;
- Knowledge of mine and environmental regulations and policies is considered an asset;
- General knowledge in groundwater chemistry for mining-related projects an asset;
- Solid computer skills are a must, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced technical report writing skills;
- Fundamental understanding of project-task management;
- Experience in marketing and preparing proposals and presentations;
- Valid driver’s license.
- Relocation support may be provided
Education and Experience
- Minimum of an M.Sc. in Hydrogeology/Geology/Geochemistry or related field is preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of working experience in consulting or regulatory environment.
- Regularly developing or utilizing unsaturated and saturated flow models is preferred.
- Existing professional registration or ability to work towards a professional registration in Quebec (OIQ or AGQ).
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 empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.
Senior Hydrogeologist - Mining Environment
Top Benefits
About the role
Your Opportunity
At Stantec, we approach every mining project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or international level— thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the mining lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with technical excellence, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.
Stantec’s Environmental Services business line is growing its presence in the Quebec mining sector. As a Senior Hydrogeologist, you will play a key role in a wide variety of mining projects and must be able to work within multidisciplinary teams on projects through each phase of mine life (i.e. baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, hydrogeological assessments, etc). The role will involve managing a multi-discipline scope of work within a team of hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and geochemists and interacting directly with clients. Strong quantitative hydrogeology skills are required with the ability to interact with groundwater modelling and geochemical specialists.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Ability to meet a strong demand for high-quality, organized and consistent results;
- Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
- Ability to mentor junior to mid-level staff;
- Ability to work on several projects or tasks during any given day on a consistent basis;
- Ability to manage time, be organized, and set priorities;
- Confident individual who demonstrates strong initiative and is capable of independent action with the ability to make informed decisions;
- Be a driver of a positive work environment;
- Experience in the mining sector;
- Experience in field work: drilling and aquifer testing (packer test);
- Experience with numerical groundwater flow and transport modelling is considered an asset;
- Expertise in saturated flow modelling using MODFLOW and/or FEFLOW;
- Experience in evaluating cover design is an asset;
- Knowledge of mine and environmental regulations and policies is considered an asset;
- General knowledge in groundwater chemistry for mining-related projects an asset;
- Solid computer skills are a must, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced technical report writing skills;
- Fundamental understanding of project-task management;
- Experience in marketing and preparing proposals and presentations;
- Valid driver’s license.
- Relocation support may be provided
Education and Experience
- Minimum of an M.Sc. in Hydrogeology/Geology/Geochemistry or related field is preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of working experience in consulting or regulatory environment.
- Regularly developing or utilizing unsaturated and saturated flow models is preferred.
- Existing professional registration or ability to work towards a professional registration in Quebec (OIQ or AGQ).
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 empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.