Job Description

HydrogeologistBe part of a team that values collaboration and innovationExcellent opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient management of groundwater resources, making a significant impact on mining operations and environmental sustainability.Role based in Labrador City, Fly in/Fly Out options available and domestic relocation can be providedAbout the roleFinding better waysxe2x84xa2 to provide the materials the world needs.We are looking for a Hydrogeologist to join the Iron Ore Company of Canada Hydrogeology Team, who is responsible for supporting the characterization and management of groundwater resources to ensure safe, efficient, and dry mining operations.This role is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to engage in a variety of activities, including conducting surveys, planning drill programs, designing monitoring networks, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Reporting to the Superintendent, you will :Conduct hydrogeological surveysPlan investigative diamond drill hole and pilot well drill programsDesign the groundwater monitoring networkConduct hydrogeologic investigations, including falling/rising/pump testingIdentify and characterize dewatering wellsEnsure compliance with environmental regulationsSupport day-to-day mine operations with a focus on mine dewateringEnsure the accuracy and quality of hydrogeological data through QA/QC field verificationHelp develop conceptual, numeric, and predictive hydrogeology modelsCollaborate closely with Geotechnical Engineers, Mine Planning Engineers, Dewatering Personnel, and Pit Operations teams to design and implement water management strategiesThis permanent position will be offered on a fly in, fly out work roster of 2 weeks on site and 2 weeks off. If you are interested in relocating to Labrador City, relocation assistance is provided.What youll bringTo succeed in this role, you will have:A commitment to the safety of yourself and your teamBachelors degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.At least 2 years of experience in hydrogeology or related field, including internships.Proficiency in hydrogeological, GIS Software and proficiency in mining software (e.g., Leapfrog, Vulcan)Effective verbal and written communication skills.Capability to work in both field and office settings, and willingness to work in adverse outdoor conditions.Adaptable to changing priorities and capable of managing multiple tasks.Team player with the ability to work independentlyAssets:Familiarity with open pit mining operations and dewatering processes.Experience with data management software and toolsWe are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women and indigenous peoples to apply.Where youll be workingxe2x80x8bWe are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe. xe2x80x8bIOCs operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles. xe2x80x8bWorking at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company recognized one of Canadas Top 100 Employers in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year (for more information, click here: ).xc3x80 propos de Rio TintoRio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des socixc3xa9txc3xa9s minixc3xa8res et des matxc3xa9riaux. Nous sommes xc3xa9tablis dans 35 pays oxc3xb9 nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de laluminium, des minxc3xa9raux critiques et dautres matxc3xa9riaux nxc3xa9cessaires xc3xa0 la transition xc3xa9nergxc3xa9tique mondiale et xc3xa0 la prospxc3xa9ritxc3xa9 des personnes, des communautxc3xa9s et des nations.Nous exerxc3xa7ons nos activitxc3xa9s depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulxc3xa9es au fil des gxc3xa9nxc3xa9rations et sur les diffxc3xa9rents continents. Notre mission trouver de meilleures faxc3xa7ons de fournir les matxc3xa9riaux dont le monde a besoin nous guide dans notre quxc3xaate dinnovation et damxc3xa9lioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits xc3xa0 faibles xc3xa9missions et rxc3xa9pondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons xc3xa0 crxc3xa9er des partenariats nous permettant de rxc3xa9soudre des problxc3xa8mes, de crxc3xa9er des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we cant do it on our own, so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.Chaque voix compteNous sommes dxc3xa9terminxc3xa9s xc3xa0 crxc3xa9er un milieu inclusif oxc3xb9 les employxc3xa9s se sentent xc3xa0 laise dxc3xaatre eux-mxc3xaames. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait limpression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectxc3xa9es et que les points de vue, aussi varixc3xa9s soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais xc3xa9galement essentiels xc3xa0 notre succxc3xa8s. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec xc3xa9quitxc3xa9 et dignitxc3xa9, sans xc3xa9gard xc3xa0 la race, au genre, xc3xa0 la nationalitxc3xa9, xc3xa0 lorigine ethnique, xc3xa0 la religion, xc3xa0 lxc3xa2ge, xc3xa0 lorientation sexuelle ou xc3xa0 tout autre aspect distinctif.Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures dAutochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communautxc3xa9 LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs xc3xa2gxc3xa9s, de personnes handicapxc3xa9es et de reprxc3xa9sentants dorigines diverses.Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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