Senior Physical Hydrogeologist - Millennium Ems

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• Provide input and strategic advice on identifying and leveraging opportunities to enhance the delivery of services to clients in the hydrogeology sector.
• Prepare proposals by assessing project requirements, understanding client needs, defining the project scope, and conducting risk assessments, culminating in the development of a comprehensive execution plan.
• Execute all project aspects in accordance with contractual agreements, ensuring high quality in processes and deliverables.
• Hold full sign-off authority on physical hydrogeology project deliverables, and provide project leadership, mentoring team members.
• Recognize and address capacity or competency gaps within the discipline by assisting in the training and/or recruitment efforts as needed.
• Develop and maintain direct relationships with clients and stakeholders to foster collaboration.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Growth team to drive growth and develop new business opportunities in the water supply sector.
• Undertake additional duties as required.
• Possess a Master's degree or advanced degree in Earth Sciences, Geology, or a related field.
• Have a minimum of 18 years of directly related experience in physical hydrogeology, preferably within a consulting context.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding and experience with relevant legislation, including the Alberta Water Act, associated regulations, directives, guidelines, and the environmental impact assessment process.
• Exhibit knowledge and practical experience in conducting hydrogeological studies for environmental assessments or impact assessments related to in-situ oilsands, coal mines, or other projects.
• This includes baseline groundwater assessments, mapping and evaluating water sources, conducting water supply investigations (including designing and analyzing pumping tests), supporting numerical groundwater modeling, conducting groundwater isotope studies, and managing operational groundwater monitoring programs.
• Eligible for membership in a pertinent professional organization.
• Must fulfill site access requirements mandated by our clients, which may entail pre-access drug, alcohol, and fitness testing.
• Possess a valid, non-GDL Class 5 driver’s license.
• Other Knowledge and Skills
• Be highly organized with the capacity to multitask and work towards tight deadlines.
• Have an advanced understanding of hydrogeology best management practices, sciences, and standards.
• Maintain a specialist-level understanding of the integration of various elements to form a cohesive system.
• Possess the ability to explain and defend decisions made.
• Demonstrate a strong client focus and the ability to influence individuals at all organizational levels.
• Effectively work independently while balancing conflicting priorities, as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Show specialist-level analytical and problem-solving skills, along with creativity, resourcefulness, and mature judgment to address complex technical problems.
• Be self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Exhibit strong mentoring capabilities and possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working Conditions
• Although this position is primarily office-based, the individual should anticipate spending some work time at client sites, with each trip lasting from one to ten days.
• Field assessments may occur at industrial facilities and greenfield sites in remote locations, sometimes necessitating the transport of sampling equipment.
• The office environment requires prolonged periods of sitting, as well as fieldwork.
• Manual dexterity is necessary for using desktop computers and peripherals.
• The role may involve long hours of work, occasional interruptions outside standard hours, and travel to various locations.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, including occasional evenings and nights is required.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, grasp, push, pull, and lift/move up to 30 kg, sometimes over shoulder level, as well as repetitive bending and lifting, along with repetitive arm movements, is essential.

• Scope and manage hydrogeological studies for environmental assessments or impact assessments related to in-situ oil sands, coal mining, and other projects.
• This includes identifying and analyzing the regional and local hydrogeological conditions and performing baseline groundwater quality evaluations.
• Prepare proposals by assessing project requirements and client specifications, defining project scope, conducting risk assessments, and developing a comprehensive execution plan.
• Conduct mapping and water source evaluations, and plan water supply investigations.
• This includes designing and analyzing pumping tests, implementing sampling programs, and conducting groundwater isotope studies to obtain reliable data.
• Design and manage operational groundwater monitoring initiatives and prepare detailed reports to present findings.