Hydrogeologist​/Geoenvironmental Project Manager

Are you an experienced engineering professional eager to advance your career with a dedicated, community-focused, award-winning company? Tatham Engineering offers the opportunity to join a supportive team that values mentorship and provides challenging, rewarding work. Put your knowledge and experience to meaningful use in an environment where collaboration and growth are encouraged.

We are seeking a  Hydrogeologist and/or Geoenvironmental Project Manager  to work in our Hydrogeology and Geoenvironmental group in either our  Guelph, Ottawa, Collingwood or Barrie  office. This position is responsible for hydrogeological and/or geoenvironmental investigations to support multi-disciplinary projects in a variety of fields, including aggregate resource monitoring and compliance, construction dewatering assessments and permitting, brownfield redevelopment, private septic system and water well feasibility studies, and supporting Tatham’s municipal and land development projects.

This role serves as Project Manager and provides support for multiple projects and will assist with mentoring junior staff, business development, and preparing proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for supervision and coordination of field programs including borehole drilling and monitoring well installation programs, test pitting, borehole permeability testing, pumping tests, Guelph permeameter testing, collection of surface water and groundwater samples and levels, and collection of surface water flows

Design and complete hydrogeological assessments in support of land development/municipal projects and for various approvals, including Permit To Take Water and the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry, and MECP D-5-5 / D-5-4 assessments.

Design and complete geoenvironmental assessments including Phase One/Two Environmental Site Assessments, remediation programs, and Record of Site Conditions.

Design and complete excess soil assessments including Assessment of Past Use, Sampling and Analysis Plan, Soil Characterization Reports, Excess Soil Destination Assessment Report, and Soil Tracking.

Analyze groundwater, surface water and soil chemistry data

Interpret hydrogeological data to support conceptual groundwater model development

Assist with the completion of water balance and water budget analysis and assessments

Complete Reasonable Use assessment using mass balance and nutrient dilution calculations

Assist to mentor and develop junior staff

Identify project opportunities in existing and new project areas

Prepare work plans and proposals to acquire work

Key

Position Requirements

Undergraduate Degree (B.Sc.) in Geoscience or Civil/Environmental Engineering with a focus on Hydrogeology, Masters Degree (M.S.c) in Hydrogeology or related discipline considered an asset

Eligible to register as a P.Geo. or P.Eng.

Minimum of 5 years of consulting experience in hydrogeology, geoenvironmental, geoscience or related discipline

Team-oriented, self-motivated and safety conscious

Ability to work independently in both field and office environments with strong attention to detail and organizational and problem‑solving skills

Strong technical, verbal, and written communication skills (English) are required

Competency with MS Office suite of applications

Technical report and/or document writing experience an asset

Some experience with ArcGIS considered an asset

Must be willing to travel (mostly within central Ontario, but with occasional southern or remote northern Ontario projects)

Valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License and vehicle appropriate for carrying field equipment

Why Tatham?
At Tatham, our key values are reflected in everything we do. We aim to be the engineering consulting firm of choice by upholding our core values:  Service, Communication, Teamwork, Relationships & Community . Our company has experienced significant growth by putting these values into action.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, benefits, health spending account, RRSP matching and profit sharing

Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance

Paid volunteer opportunities

Vacation starting at 3 weeks minimum for all positions – prorated in the first year

Challenging and…