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About the Role

Dillon’s Physical Hydrogeology discipline is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Hydrogeologist to fill an existing vacancy within our team and take a key role in one of our Ontario offices. The successful candidate will lead and support a variety of hydrogeological and environmental projects, leveraging expertise to manage complex projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to groundwater resource management, contaminant hydrogeology, environmental remediation, and groundwater flow modelling. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and provide senior oversight for field programs, including well drilling operations, installation of monitoring wells, soil and groundwater sampling/monitoring, and geological logging.
• Design, oversee, and interpret complex hydraulic tests, including slug, recovery, and pumping tests, to assess aquifer properties.
• Lead and manage hydrogeological investigations for various projects, including those related to landfills.
• Lead the assessment, design, and monitoring for dewatering projects.
• Lead, design, oversee and manage environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
• Manage, interpret, and analyze complex hydrogeological data using groundwater flow models.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality technical reports, work plans, and proposals.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop junior hydrogeologists and technical staff.
• Contribute to business development activities, including client relationship management and strategic proposal development.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety protocols in all field and office activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, senior hydrogeologists, and other team members.
• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning to stay knowledgeable of industry best practices and advancements in water resources engineering.
• Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
• Contribute to the career advancement of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.

Requirements

• A degree in environmental or civil engineering, environmental or civil engineering technology or environmental sciences
• P.Geo. or P.Eng. License, or eligible to apply for within a year
• 5+ years experience in environmental consulting will be an asset
• Strong desire to learn
• Strong work ethic with genuine interest in environmental programs and field work
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience working around heavy equipment, including drill rigs and excavators will be considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated abilities to work in multidisciplinary team and independently
• Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office i.e. Excel and Word
• Knowledge in several of: geology, hydrogeology, field procedures, basic chemistry, contracting/construction, geotechnical concerns, geology, remediation, engineering, site characterization, health and safety will be considered an asset
• Experience with O.Reg. 153/04 environmental site assessments
• Knowledge of phased site assessment and remediation and/or hazardous building substances survey will be an asset
• Experience with groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, pumping tests, slug tests, data loggers will be an asset
• Experience with soil and sediment sampling will be an asset
• Understanding of statistical analyses and terms, comfortable completing common statistical procedures properly and can differentiate between similar summary statistics like mean vs. median vs. mode. Able to create visual representations or tables to present statistical results from data analyses
• Experience in laboratory bottle orders and chain of custody completion will be an asset
• Knowledge of relevant provincial, and federal environmental legislation and policies will be considered an asset
• Proficiency in AUTOCAD, GIS, Surfer, AquiferTest, AQTESOLV, MODFLOW, FEFLOW or other groundwater modelling software, or database abilities will be an asset
• Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Skills

• Hydrogeology
• Environmental projects
• Groundwater resource management
• Contaminant hydrogeology
• Environmental remediation
• Groundwater flow modelling
• Field programs
• Well drilling operations
• Monitoring well installation
• Soil and groundwater sampling
• Geological logging
• Hydraulic tests
• Aquifer properties assessment
• Landfill investigations
• Dewatering projects
• Environmental site assessments
• Technical report preparation
• Work plan preparation
• Proposal preparation
• Project budget management
• Project schedule management
• Client satisfaction
• Staff mentoring
• Business development
• Client relationship management
• Strategic proposal development
• Health and safety protocols
• Team collaboration
• Self-development
• Continuous learning
• Industry best practices
• Water resources engineering
• Professional associations
• Technical direction
• Training recommendations
• Coaching
• Environmental consulting
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Independent work
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Geology
• Field procedures
• Basic chemistry
• Contracting/construction
• Geotechnical concerns
• Remediation
• Engineering
• Site characterization
• O.Reg. 153/04 environmental site assessments
• Phased site assessment and remediation
• Hazardous building substances survey
• Groundwater sampling
• Surface water sampling
• Pumping tests
• Slug tests
• Data loggers
• Soil sampling
• Sediment sampling
• Statistical analyses
• Laboratory bottle orders
• Chain of custody completion
• Provincial environmental legislation
• Federal environmental legislation
• AUTOCAD
• GIS
• Surfer
• AquiferTest
• AQTESOLV
• MODFLOW
• FEFLOW
• Groundwater modelling software
• Database abilities

Location

• Ottawa
• Kingston
• North York
• Downtown Toronto
• Oakville
• Hamilton
• Guelph
• Kitchener
• London
• Chatham
• Windsor

Work Type

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Flexible work hours

Experience Level

• 5+ years experience in environmental consulting

Education Level

• Degree in environmental or civil engineering, environmental or civil engineering technology or environmental sciences

Salary/Compensations

• $75,000 - $100,000

Benefits

• Employee share purchase plan
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
• Wellness Subsidy

About the Company

• Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results.
• We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and are empowered to continually grow and develop.
• We live our core values: Reliability, Achievement, Continuous development, Creativity, Courage, Inclusiveness.
• Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management.
• We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects.
• With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.
• Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do.
• Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.
• We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization.
• Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon: We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.

Equal Opportunity

• Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.