Senior Hydrogeologist

Are you a Senior Hydrogeologist looking to take your career to the next level and grow with us? As a Senior Hydrogeologist, you will join our interdisciplinary team of water resources scientists and environmental professionals. You have a passion for water resources, are technically skilled in implementing and managing field programs, and apply your expertise to practical solutions.

This position is permanent full-time and can be based out of any of our offices. Remote working locations will be considered. As a member of our Water Resources team, you will lead or support hydrogeology, water quality and water resource related projects to enhance our Environmental Service offering in a variety of sectors. You will provide regulatory and technical support to project managers and clients in support of various projects. You will have mentorship and the opportunity to set the course for your career, and you will provide mentoring to staff and participate in business development initiatives.

Our benefits include:
• Competitive compensation, including health and dental benefits, profit-sharing and employee
share ownership programs, and RRSP contribution matching
• Working with a team of established market sector consultants who excel in their fields of science,
environmental assessment and regulatory planning
• Corporate commitment to long-term career and personal development through opportunities and
support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship and training, annual professional
development budget)
• Challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding career experience

Since EDI started 30 years ago, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success. As we continue to grow, we look for team members who want to make a difference by helping people and the environment. Our culture focuses on teamwork, a positive attitude, and adaptability to dynamic situations. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and effective communicators. Through relationships built among team members, we realize that EDI is not just a company, it is our company.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Leading, designing, and overseeing groundwater drilling and hydrogeological field programs, including borehole logging, monitoring-well installations, aquifer testing (slug and packer testing), and well development
• Directing and interpreting hydrogeologic analyses, including aquifer test results, water quality,
groundwater–surface-water interactions, and conceptual model development
• Providing senior technical review and guidance for hydrogeology assessments, aquifer characterization, and baseline hydrogeology studies
• Managing and interpreting aqueous-geochemistry and groundwater-quality data, including temporal
trend and geochemical evolution analyses. Water quality analysis may include surface water quality
projects
• Providing guidance, training and direction to junior and intermediate team members to support
successful completion of projects and development of the group
• Preparing high quality technical reports, and supporting regulatory approval and permitting
applications, and serve as senior reviewer or lead author. Mentor and train junior and intermediate
staff in hydrogeologic field methods, data analysis, and professional development
• Contributing to business development, proposal writing, and scoping for new opportunities in the
mining, infrastructure, and resource sectors
• Participating proactively in EDI’s health and safety program

We are looking for someone with:
• Experience and familiarity with hydrogeology and regulations in the Mining Sector in BC and Yukon
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities and ability to make timely decisions
• Demonstrated experience in hydrogeology, monitoring well installations, packer testing, and water
quality analysis, with experience in consulting, field hydrometric installation and streamflow
measurements, and experience with consulting and the mining sector
• Strong organizational, interpersonal skills and exceptional time management skills
• Willingness to foster a professional, productive, and growth-minded work environment
• Ability to simultaneously organize and manage tight timelines and multiple priorities
• Ability to travel for field work in remote locations and/or between our offices

Job requirements include:
• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Geosciences or Engineering with a focus on hydrogeology, water
science, water resource engineering or equivalent experience
• Professional registration, or eligibility to obtain registration is required (e.g., P.Geo., P. Eng., P. Ag. or
other relevant professional designation)
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience related to hydrolgeology, and preference will
be given to candidates with environmental consulting experience
• Experience working safely in remote areas, and in variable weather conditions, including northern climates
• Familiarity with common groundwater and other relevant software would be an asset (e.g., GoldSim, MODFLOW, AquiferTest, AQUACHEM, Leapfrog, R/RStudio)
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Class 5 driver’s license

Application deadline: Open until filled

The typical compensation range for this position is from $100,000 - $146,000 annually; the compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

At EDI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. EDI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing environmental company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 

If you are ready for new challenges and a rewarding career experience, please email your resume and cover letter in confidence: [email protected] with EDI2025-156 in the subject line. Only candidates requested for personal interviews will be contacted.

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