Senior Groundwater Modeler

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), an 1000+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver services through the integration of over 30 disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As our new

Senior Groundwater Modeler

you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal. Success in this complex, multi-faceted role will depend on your demonstrated skills and depth of experience in mentorship, business development, and client service, as well as your technical mastery of the field.

The successful applicant will join a team of senior hydrogeologists that supports mining companies worldwide in managing mine water issues, including mine de-watering, groundwater impact assessment, seepage control and mitigation. You will be responsible for contributing to hydrogeological projects in Canada and abroad (Australia, Central and South America) and will work closely with our team of groundwater modelers.

This is a challenging position and will require a well-rounded individual with a willingness to learn, improve technical abilities, and work independently. You will be required to travel to our domestic or international project sites. We offer the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the SLR team on hydrogeological projects in Canada, Australia, and South America. Develop and refine groundwater flow & contaminant transport models with input from senior staff and other team members. Review and interpret variety of groundwater-related data and information as part of conceptual and numerical modeling Develop 3D hydrogeological conceptual models using designated software Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team: Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives The salary range for this position is $150,000- $185,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location. Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement Qualifications

MSc or PhD degree in Hydrogeology or a related discipline, ideally with an emphasis on numerical groundwater modeling Registered as a P.Geo or P.Eng with Engineers and Geoscientists Minimum of 15 years of experience in groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling using numerical modelling finite difference and/or finite element software such as GMS, Groundwater Vistas and FEFLOW Experience with developing 3D hydrogeological conceptual models using software packages such as surfer, Leapfrog and EVS Experience with developing and managing codes and scripts in Python and FloPy, FORTRAN, or others Proficiency in Spanish is considered an asset Valid driver’s license, and willingness to undertake short term travel in Canada and overseas Strong written skills desirable This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants. SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.