Junior Hydrogeologist

Waterline is seeking a junior hydrogeologist based in Calgary, Alberta. This is a unique opportunity to work with a team of over 100 hydrogeologists, environmental geoscientists, engineers, environmental scientists, GIS specialists, computer programmers, and support staff on hydrogeology projects across Western Canada. There is no better place to learn and advance your career in hydrogeology than Waterline Resources.

Preference will be given to individuals currently residing in Alberta or BC.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must have a university degree and be a critical thinker with highly developed problem-solving skills. We are seeking specific qualifications as follows:

- Graduate or undergraduate degree in hydrogeology, geology, geological engineering, or related discipline.

- None to four years of relevant consulting and/or industry experience.

- Professional designation or eligibility confirmed with APEGA.

- Interested in a primarily field-based role with some office work for at least the first two to five years at Waterline, so that new employees can become well-practiced in the fundamentals of hydrogeology.

- Strong work ethic with well-developed organizational and time management skills.

- Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.

- Experience with drilling techniques, installation of monitoring and production wells and soil and groundwater sampling procedures,

- Experience using water level meters, data loggers, EC meters, electronic submersible pumps, etc., to gather hydrogeological and environmental data,

- Experience designing and implementing slug test and aquifer pumping testing programs,

- Practical experience or coursework in data manipulation using data management tools such as Excel, MS Access, and QGIS

- Required to have or be able to obtain standard oilfield tickets (e.g., H2S Alive, First Aid, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, etc.).

- Candidates must be comfortable working in field settings, including remote locations and winter weather

- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

- Preference will be given to candidates with Western Canada-relevant work experience.

JOB DUTIES

The job will involve executing projects related to groundwater assessment and monitoring programs for municipal, oilsands mining, and/or thermal oilsands clients. The job duties include the following:

- Interacting with and reporting to clients and intermediate and senior project managers at Waterline,

- Supervising field drilling, well installation, and water quality sampling,

- Setting up and conducting/monitoring short and long-term well and aquifer tests,

- Compiling field notes and preparing report-ready graphs, figures, and tables, and

- Proposal and report writing.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT and COMPENSATION

This is your opportunity to collaborate with our community of technical experts, including Principal and Senior environmental scientists, hydrogeologists, and engineers, each with 10-35 years of experience. The position offers:

- Flexible and friendly working environment.

- Team-based collaboration, career mentorship program and training opportunities.

- Compensation based on experience and performance, including: competitive base salary, investment allowance, field and office bonuses for top performers, health benefits, a health spending account and life insurance.

In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety-sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing. Satisfactory driver’s abstract reviews are also a requirement of employment.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, please be advised that only candidates who meet the qualification requirements will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- Flexible schedule

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you legally permitted to work in Canada?

- Do you have a valid driver's license?

- Do you have a degree in hydrogeology, geology, geological engineer or environmental engineering,? Waterline is not seeking chemical or mechanical engineering candidates.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2G 3A5