Senior Hydrogeologist Modeler

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We are seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist Modeler to join our Canadian hydrogeology team, with an opportunity to reside in one of our hydrogeology‑centered offices (St. Johns, NL;
Dartmouth, NS;
Fredericton, NB;
Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON; Waterloo, ON; Winnipeg, MB; Saskatoon, SK; Edmonton, AB; Calgary, AB; Burnaby, BC). The position will join the Hydrogeology Technical Team of Stantec’s Environmental Services Business Line. The Senior Hydrogeologist Modeler will report to a Hydrogeologist Team Leader and will support field investigations, groundwater modeling, and report writing. You will interact with both internal and external clients in field and office settings.

• Analyze and communicate hydrogeologic and geologic data to provide insight into critical groundwater flow processes.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Program.
• Prepare proposals, develop work plans, schedules, and budgets, and manage projects/tasks.
• Interpret aquifer tests, characterize aquifers based on maps and other spatial data, and perform spatial analysis.
• Develop conceptual, analytical, and numerical groundwater flow models to support environmental impact assessments, remedial evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Prepare presentations of hydrogeologic investigations to internal and external clients.
• Travel as required to various field sites with overnight travel occasionally required.
• Demonstrate sound understanding and application of established practices, standards, and guidelines.
• Assignments/projects are advanced in nature and require the application of mature knowledge.

• Excellent communication skills: verbal, business writing, electronic communications, presentations, with advanced technical writing skills.
• Ability to work under little supervision and work well with others to achieve group results.
• Ability to mentor junior and intermediate staff and provide input to improve hydrogeologic interpretations or client deliverables.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills that include balancing immediate and long‑term work commitments with varying priorities and deadlines.
• Maintain a disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence.
• Possess exceptional problem‑solving skills and ability to make timely decisions.

Graduate degree from a Geoscience or Engineering program with an emphasis on hydrogeology.

Experience and expertise in groundwater and vadose zone modelling is required; experience with FEFLOW or MODFLOW software preferred.

A minimum of 7 years of hydrogeological experience.

Existing professional registration or ability to work towards a professional registration (P.Geo. or P.Eng.).

Majority of time spent in office environment with prolonged sitting and computer work.

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario: $96,800.00 – $ Annually
• Locations in Lower Mainland – BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario: $ – $ Annually

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness…