Job Description

Senior Hydrogeologist
GEMTEC
St. John's, NL
Reference NH - GEM - 8427
Meridia is excited to partner with GEMTEC, a leading Engineering Firm with offices in Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canada and Ontario, in recruiting a motivated and skilled Senior Hydrogeologist to play a pivotal role on their St. John's, NL team.
GEMTEC is an employee-owned, 400-person multidisciplinary consulting firm. They are large enough to compete with national engineering firms, yet small enough to maintain a close-knit, flexible team culture. Their hands-on management style empowers their teams to shape their careers without corporate bureaucracy.
Skills and Experience We Are Seeking:

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills (English), as well strong organizational abilities, with respect to the capability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time with a view to delivery of a quality product on time and on budget.
• Strong knowledge of physical hydrogeology, dewatering, potable groundwater supply, and groundwater and surface water monitoring programs.
• The ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and the willingness to work overtime, as required.
• Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• The ability to manage business relationships with clients, regulators and service providers/sub-contractors.

A Typical Day On the Job Might Look Like:

• Leading and mentoring junior and intermediate staff.
• Participate in GEMTECs business objectives and contribute to the growth of our civil and environmental engineering teams.
• Collaborating with, and supporting, other GEMTEC offices in Atlantic Canada and Ontario, as required.
• Performing project management duties, including client communications, resource management, development and monitoring of project scope, cost estimates/budgets and schedules.
• Providing oversight and technical support for field investigations including; drilling well installation, groundwater sampling, hydrogeological testing, etc.
• Preparing reports pertaining to hydrogeological projects.
• Consulting with municipal, provincial, and federal governments to determine submission requirements for permitting and approvals.
• Participating in other office and project responsibilities such as data management, analysis and interpretation, report and proposal preparation, report review, public consultation and presentations.
• Adhering to all company policies.
• Performing other duties as required.

Why You'll Love It:

• Full time salaried position
• Fair pay plus extra: competitive salary with year-end profit-sharing bonus
• Complete health & dental coverage including vision, paramedical services, and Teladoc
• Retirement planning made easier with a 5% employer match on your contributions
• Paid time off (vacation and sick days) plus Employee & Family Assistance Program when you need it
• Office year-end closure (paid time off between Christmas and the New Year)

Your background and what you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in earth science, environmental science or geological/geotechnical/civil engineering with an emphasis in water resources and hydrogeology. A post-graduate degree is considered an asset.
• Professional license in NL (i.e., P.Geo. or P.Eng.)
• Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience (preferably in consulting).
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of provincial and federal regulatory frameworks for groundwater withdrawal/use, drinking water supply, contaminated sites assessment and management, and environmental assessment is required.
• Familiarity with infrastructure, pit and quarry, and community supply required. Specific experience in the mining industry is considered an asset.
• Groundwater flow and transport modeling experience is an asset.
• Numerical and advanced hydraulic testing experience is an asset.
• Senior project management and people management skills are required.
• Valid driver's license

To express interest in this opportunity, click on the Apply Now button below. To learn more, contact Andrew Abbott at andrewabbott@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
Meridia Recruitment connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
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