At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct hydrogeological investigations and analyze groundwater data to solve complex challenges.
- Company: Join Equilibrium, a dynamic consultancy with a global reach and specialist expertise.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
- Other info: Collaborative culture that values diversity and empowers you to contribute.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the mining and natural resources sectors while growing your career.
- Qualifications: 4-8 years of experience in hydrogeology and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 86490 - 105710 $ per year.
We are seeking an Intermediate Hydrogeologist to join our growing Hydrogeology team. This role will span hydrogeological investigations, groundwater monitoring, data analysis, and technical assessments. You’ll work alongside experienced hydrogeologists and multidisciplinary teams, applying your field and consulting expertise to address complex groundwater challenges and deliver practical solutions for our clients. The role will involve regular travel to U.S. and Canadian project sites.
The Role:
- Plan & Deliver Projects: Plan and coordinate hydrogeological investigations, groundwater monitoring programs, and assigned project scopes, managing schedules, budgets, resources, and technical requirements in collaboration with accounting staff, project managers and senior hydrogeological engineers.
- Lead Field Investigations: Conduct and coordinate groundwater and surface water sampling, drilling, well installation and development, lithological logging, groundwater level monitoring, and hydraulic testing, including packer testing.
- Analyze & Interpret Data: Compile, validate, manage, and interpret hydrogeological, geological, geochemical, climatological, and environmental data.
- Develop Hydrogeological Assessments: Develop and refine conceptual hydrogeological models, identify data gaps and uncertainties, assess risks, and provide recommendations to support mine water management, engineering design, and further investigations.
- Technical Reporting & Quality Assurance: Prepare and review technical reports, work plans, proposals, data summaries, and field documentation.
- Manage Client & Project Relationships: Communicate technical findings, field observations, project progress, and recommendations to clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Mentor & Develop Others: Provide technical guidance to junior staff, share technical knowledge, and promote consistent field practices, analytical skills, and professional development.
- Support Business Development: Contribute to proposals, scopes of work, investigation methodologies, and resource planning while strengthening client relationships and supporting continuous improvement of technical practices.
- Champion Health & Safety: Identify and manage health, safety, and environmental risks, contribute to safe work planning, comply with applicable legislation and site requirements, and promptly report hazards, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
What We’re Looking For:
- Typically, 4 to 8 years of relevant consulting or industry experience in hydrogeology, mine dewatering or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience planning and executing hydrogeological investigations, groundwater monitoring, drilling, well installation and development, sampling, and hydraulic testing.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting hydrogeological data, aquifer testing, and developing conceptual hydrogeological models.
- Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, presentations, work plans, proposals, and other consulting deliverables.
- Proficiency with Excel, GIS, Leapfrog, and hydrogeological databases; experience with Access or SQL is an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical judgment skills.
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of technical work.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate project and field activities, collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and provide guidance to junior team members.
- Experience in the mining sector and bilingual (English/French) communication ability are assets.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geological or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Master’s degree in hydrogeology is an asset.
- Professional registration or eligibility for registration (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, EIT, GIT).
About Equilibrium:
Equilibrium is a specialist technical consultancy serving the global mining and natural resources sectors. We bring together expertise in geotechnical engineering, structural geology, and hydrogeology, to solve complex technical challenges and deliver practical solutions for our clients.
Compensation: This position is suitable for candidates with varying levels of intermediate experience. The final compensation package will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and overall fit for the role.
Location: Equilibrium operates globally, with offices in South Brisbane, Australia; Vancouver, Canada; and Portland and Phoenix, USA. We welcome applications from qualified candidates based in Canada and the United States, with a preference for candidates located near our offices in Vancouver, southern Ontario (future office location), Portland, or Phoenix.
Additional Requirements:
- Work authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where they will be employed.
- Travel: Frequent cross-border travel is required, potentially including extended field assignments and periods away from home.
- Driver’s license: A valid driver's license is required for project-related travel, where applicable.
- Work schedules: Flexibility may be required to support field assignments, project demands, and collaboration across time zones.
Intermediate Hydrogeologist employer: Equilibrium Mining
Equilibrium is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where your expertise as a Technical Lead in Mine Waste & Tailings will be valued and nurtured. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you will have ample opportunities to mentor emerging talent and lead impactful projects across diverse global mine sites, all while enjoying the benefits of a supportive team environment and competitive compensation packages.
