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Junior Hydrologist

Responsibilities include conducting hydrology and hydrometric fieldwork, operating and maintaining field equipment, and managing, processing, and interpreting environmental data. The role also involves assisting with hydrologic assessments, modeling, reporting, and preparing technical documentation.

  • Hybrid
  • Whitehorse, YT
  • Posted Mar 5, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. Our Water Resources team includes nationally recognized experts in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Hydrotechnical Engineering, and Geochemistry along with subject matter experts in Water Resources Engineering, Water Balance Modeling, and Water Quality. We work locally across BC and the Yukon, throughout Canada, and globally on some of the most challenging and meaningful water projects. A role with Stantec provides the support of leading scientists and engineers, with the opportunity to grow your career in multiple directions. Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking a Junior Hydrologist to work as an integrated member of our Water Resources Team in the Yukon and British Columbia supporting our expanding hydrology and hydrometrics programs across Canada. This role offers a balanced mix of fieldwork and desktop hydrology tasks. You will collect, manage, and interpret hydrometric and environmental data while supporting hydrologic assessments, modeling, reporting, and permitting efforts. You will work alongside experienced hydrologists, technicians, and engineers who will mentor you as you grow in your career. If you enjoy both analytical work and hands-on fieldwork in beautiful, remote environments, this role is for you. The successful candidate can be in Burnaby or Sidney, British Columbia but preferences will be given to those who reside in Whitehorse, Yukon. Your Key Responsibilities * Conduct hydrology and hydrometric fieldwork, with on‑site or remote support from experienced team members. * Travel to remote locations by truck, boat, helicopter, or foot. * Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain hydrometric instruments, sensors, data loggers, and associated field equipment. * Maintain detailed and accurate field notes, safety documentation, and data logs. * Exercise sound judgment and problem‑solving skills in remote and dynamic field environments. * Actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Program to support a strong safety culture. * Endure long, physically and mentally demanding field days while maintaining a positive, solutions‑focused attitude. * Perform assigned technical tasks efficiently and accurately using standard methods and techniques. * Manage, process, and interpret hydrometric and environmental field data using appropriate software tools. * Apply GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS) and data analysis methods to support hydrologic assessments. * Assist with hydrologic and hydraulic assessments, water resource permitting applications, and environmental impact assessments. * Prepare field summaries, technical memorandums, and contribute to reports such as Environmental Assessments, Technical Data Reports, and Permitting Applications. * Support the preparation of proposals and other project documentation. 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.

What you’ll do

Responsibilities include conducting hydrology and hydrometric fieldwork, operating and maintaining field equipment, and managing, processing, and interpreting environmental data. The role also involves assisting with hydrologic assessments, modeling, reporting, and preparing technical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in a related field or a technical diploma with relevant experience, along with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience. Essential capabilities include a basic understanding of hydrology, experience with data analysis and GIS, and possessing a valid Class 5 driver's license.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Plans • 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 Insurance • Short-Term Disability Plans • Long-Term Disability Plans • Emergency Travel Benefits • Tuition Reimbursement • Professional Membership Fee Coverage • Paid Time Off

Listed skills

  • Data analysisPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Hydrology
  • Hydrometrics
  • Fieldwork
  • Data Management
  • Data Interpretation
  • Hydrologic Assessments
  • Modeling
  • Reporting
  • Permitting
  • GIS
  • ArcGIS
  • QGIS
  • Safety Procedures
  • Problem-Solving
  • Technical Writing
  • Data Analysis

Job areas

  • Science & Research
  • Engineering
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Data & Analytics

Additional details

Minimum education
College diploma
Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week