Job Description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science.

We are currently looking for a Hydrogeologist to join our team in Western Canada. This position offers the opportunity to work in Tetra Tech's expanding Environment and Water Practice with a team of experienced scientists and engineers. The focus of the position will be to provide environmental and hydrogeological consulting services to a variety of clients throughout Western Canada.

Candidates must have:

• BSc or MSc (preferred) degree in Geology, Geoscience, or Engineering, focusing on physical and contaminant hydrogeology.
• Professional registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (or eligible to register),
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the environmental/engineering/water resources consulting fields is required

The successful candidate will work on a wide variety of geo-environmental projects including developing and implementing groundwater investigations; water well design and installation; aquifer testing; baseline hydrogeological studies; development of conceptual site models; risk assessment and risk management; and remediation feasibility studies. An analytical approach and skills are required to solve analytical hydrogeological models. Familiarity with 3D numerical modelling will be considered an asset.

The successful candidate must be highly motivated; customer focused and work well in a team environment. The successful candidate will need to manage a workload both in the field and office and travel is expected for this position.

Your Role:

• Design and implement site assessments related to soil and groundwater assessment, delineation, and remediation.
• Design and implement groundwater monitoring, remediation, and risk management strategies for a portfolio of sites across Western Canada.
• Support preparation of proposals and reports.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, landowners, and other third parties.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites across Western and Northern Canada.
• Excellent writing and communication skills required.
• Project management including management of technical resources, subcontractors, budget, and schedule.
• Perform a range of tasks utilizing scientific, geologic, and engineering analytical techniques including, interpretation of complex hydrogeologic settings impacted by emerging contaminants.
• Mentoring of junior team members.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in geology, geoscience or engineering focusing on contaminant and physical hydrogeology.
• Professional registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist of Alberta (APEGA), or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a related field, preference will be given to candidates with environmental consulting experience.
• In depth knowledge of the BC Environmental Management Act (EMA) and Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR), Alberta Tier 1 framework, and federal environmental regulations, guidelines and standards related to Contaminated Sites.
• Experience in conducting simple analytical models to assess fate and transport of contaminants in subsurface and analyze aquifer properties. Numerical modeling is not required but will be considered as an asset.
• Experience in groundwater supply projects including design and installation of water supply and observation wells and execution of aquifer testing programs as per the regulatory requirements for obtaining groundwater diversion licenses for clients.
• Experience in managing projects, developing accurate scopes of work, and executing high quality projects on time and on budget.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Exceptional time-management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to work and succeed as part of a team.

Additional Information

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required. As this position may be serving clients that have COVID-19 vaccination requirements for site access, we will be confirming your eligibility to comply with this requirement.

All qualified candidates will be considered for the role and will be eligible for relocation allowance if selected (and are located outside of Alberta).

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This is a permanent full-time, salaried position. We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees--21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; First Nations Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 704 EBA