Senior Hydrogeologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. Our Environmental Services Group is a significant part of Stantec’s success and employs over 3,000 staff across North America. Our dedicated group of professionals provide a wide variety of environmental services and are recognized as leaders in the industry. Stantec is devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environmentYour OpportunityStantec has an opportunity for a Senior Hydrogeologist to join our Environmental Services team. The position will ideally be located in Waterloo, Ontario but there is flexibility for our other offices in Ontario. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and ready to engage in providing our clients with high-quality solutions while learning and growing both as an individual and as part of a team.As a Senior Hydrogeologist, you will play a key role in a wide variety of physical and chemical hydrogeology projects, which will likely focus on support for mining projects and permitting, but may include water supply studies, hydrologic and hydrogeologic assessments, and dewatering studies.Stantec supports your career growth with:Flexible work arrangements.Excellent and comprehensive benefits for healthcare and dental.Wellness plans to support mental, physical, social and financial well-being.Registered retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan, both with employer contributions.Formalized career planning and development process.Your Key ResponsibilitiesPrimary responsibilities will be related to performing key tasks to support/lead hydrogeology projects or components of projects.Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment ProgramPrepare proposals, develop work plans/budgets and manage projects/tasksPlan, coordinate, and support field programs, including intrusive investigationsDevelop conceptual hydrogeologic models and understandingReview field information from investigations; prepare reports, including the interpretation of geological/hydrogeological conditionsInterpret aquifer tests, characterize aquifers based on maps and other spatial dataWork with multi-disciplinary teams on baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, groundwater and surface water assessments, groundwater flow and transport models, and contaminant investigationsPrepare technical reports and client presentations summarizing project work, findings, and recommendations.Perform QA/QC of technical documents/deliverablesTravel as required to various field sites; overnight travel sometimes requiredDemonstrate sound application of established practices, standards, and guidelinesYour Capabilities and CredentialsAbility to meet a strong demand for high-quality, organized, and consistent resultsDemonstrates strong initiative and is capable of independent action with the ability to make informed decisionsExcellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced technical report writing skillsStrong organizational and time management skills in balancing immediate and long-term work with varying priorities and deadlinesFundamental understanding of project-task managementProficient computer skills are a must, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteValid driver’s license is required for business travelExperience with numerical groundwater flow and transport modeling is considered an assetKnowledge of mine and environmental regulations and policies is considered an assetGeneral knowledge in groundwater chemistry for mine-related projects an assetEducation and ExperiencePost-secondary educational background, ideally M.Sc., specializing in a Geoscience or Engineering program with an emphasis on hydrogeology.Minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience in consulting or regulatory environment, regularly using and analyzing hydrogeologic dataProfessional registration or eligibility is required (P.Geo. or P.Eng.)Valid Driver’s License requiredTypical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.About StantecStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.#StayInquisitivePay Range:• Locations in Lower Mainland -- BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$103,300.00 - $153,300.00 AnnuallyPay Transparency: 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.Benefits Summary: 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 spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.Primary Location: Canada | ON | WaterlooOther Locations: Canada | ON | MarkhamOrganization: 1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West-Waterloo ONEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: YesSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 16/10/2025 09:10:56Req ID: 1002540#additional