Position: Team Lead - Water Resources Division Location: Edmonton Office

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to lead their Water Resources team in Edmonton. This role offers the chance to advance your career by managing a skilled team of hydrogeologists, environmental engineers, and scientists.

Qualifications, Education & Experience The ideal candidate will be a technically strong hydrogeologist with excellent communication and leadership abilities, holding the following credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in hydrogeology, geology, geological engineering, or environmental science (Master's degree preferred).
• Professional Geologist (P.Geo.) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required, or eligibility for registration.
• Minimum 8 years of hydrogeology experience, preferably with exposure to oil & gas, mining, and/or municipal water projects.
• Proficient in hydrogeological field methods such as aquifer testing, well installations, geophysics, and water quality sampling.
• Experience planning and managing complex hydrogeological field programs including drilling, sampling, and monitoring coordination.
• Expertise in complex hydrogeological assessments involving source-pathway-receptor evaluations.
• Thorough knowledge of groundwater legislation relevant to Western Canada.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings.
• Proven experience in human resources management.
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada without restrictions.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Alberta or British Columbia.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership

• Provide expert technical guidance on hydrogeological assessments, water supply development, and contaminant hydrogeology projects.
• Specialized knowledge in industry-specific groundwater challenges such as mine dewatering, tailings seepage, SAGD water management, and municipal water sustainability is advantageous.
• Support regulatory compliance including water licensing, EPEA, and thermal groundwater assessments.
• Experience with hydrogeochemistry and groundwater-surface water interaction is a plus.
• Training or certification in groundwater modeling tools (MODFLOW, FEFLOW) is beneficial but not mandatory.

Project & Client Management

• Oversee multiple hydrogeology projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as the main contact for key clients, building strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• May lead proposal development and technical report writing for major projects.
• Navigate regulatory frameworks such as the Alberta Water Act, BC Water Sustainability Act, Alberta Guide to Groundwater Authorization, AER Directives, and municipal permits.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Manage, mentor, and develop hydrogeologists, groundwater scientists, and technical staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, support career development, and encourage ongoing training.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Encourage cross-sector learning related to mining, oil & gas, and municipal groundwater projects.

Business Development & Growth

• Identify new market opportunities and contribute to strategic growth initiatives in hydrogeology and water resources.
• Support business development efforts by building relationships with clients, regulators, and industry partners.
• Lead preparation of technical proposals, budgets, and work plans to win new projects.

Collaboration

• Work closely with other disciplines (GIS, environmental science, development) to create integrated client solutions.
• Represent the company at industry events and stakeholder meetings as a subject matter expert.
• Collaborate with diverse clients including hydrogeologists, mining and reservoir engineers, environmental coordinators, municipal water planners, urban developers, and business leaders.

Work Environment & Benefits Join a team of seasoned professionals with 10-35 years of experience, including Principal and Senior hydrogeologists and environmental engineers. Benefits include:

• Flexible, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
• Flexible work hours, mentorship programs, and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary based on experience and performance.
• Investment allowance and bonuses for top performers.
• Comprehensive benefits including health spending account, dental, extended health care, life insurance, vision care, paid time off, and casual dress code.

Additional Requirements

• Compliance with Health & Safety policies including drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive positions.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory abstract review required for roles involving driving.