Hydrogeologist (Collingwood Or Barrie)

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Hydrogeologist (Collingwood or Barrie)

Tatham Engineering is dedicated to enhancing our communities. Are you looking to enhance your career and apply your technical expertise to meaningful work?

We are seeking an Intermediate/Senior Hydrogeologist to work in our Water Resources group in our Collingwood or Barrie office. This position will support our hydrogeology team that works within the aggregate, municipal and land development sectors. You would become involved with primarily physical hydrogeological investigations to support multi-disciplinary projects in a variety of fields, including aggregate resource monitoring and compliance, construction dewatering assessments and permitting, wastewater treatment/water supply, and supporting Tatham’s municipal and land development projects in the areas we service across Ontario.

This position will report to the Hydrogeology Group Leader.

Responsibilities

• Analyze groundwater, surface water and soil chemistry data
• Office activities may include data tabulation and presentation of field sampling results, including report tables and appendices, support for work plan preparation, interpretation of analytical results, preparation of investigation reports and other project documents
• Interpret hydrogeological data to support conceptual groundwater model development
• Work with other disciplines within Tatham Engineering including but not limited to Land Development, Water/Wastewater, Municipal and Transportation
• Design and complete hydrogeological assessments in support of land development/municipal projects and for various approvals, including Permit To Take Water and the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry
• Interact with client, contractor or subcontractor representatives on project sites
• Work collaboratively with members of the Water Resources and Hydrogeology Group and team members from other internal business lines and offices, as well as external sub-contractors/consultants, and clients
• Understand and implement environmental policies and practices and ensure compliance with environmental legislation
• Responsible for supervision of hydrogeological field programs including borehole drilling and monitoring well installation programs, test pitting, borehole permeability testing, pumping tests, Guelph permeameter testing, collection of surface water and groundwater samples and levels, collect surface water flows
• Assist with the completion of water balance and water budget analysis and assessments
• Complete Reasonable Use assessment using mass balance and nutrient dilution calculations
• Follow company safety standards, participate in safety training, prepare and implement site safety plans
• Collect and evaluate field measurements and record data in clear and concise field notes

Key Position Requirements

• Valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License and vehicle appropriate for carrying field equipment
• Undergraduate Degree (B.Sc.) in Geoscience or Civil/Environmental Engineering with a focus on Hydrogeology, Masters Degree (M.S.c) in Hydrogeology or related discipline considered an asset
• Strong technical, verbal, and written communication skills (English) are required
• Registered as a P.Geo or P.Eng.
• 5 to 12 years consulting experience in hydrogeology or related discipline
• Technical report and/or document writing experience an asset
• Must be willing to travel (mostly within central Ontario, but with occasional southern or remote northern Ontario projects)
• Team-oriented, self-motivated and safety conscious
• Some experience with ArcGIS considered an asset
• Competency with MS Office suite of applications
• Ability to work independently in both field and office environments with strong attention to detail and organizational and problem-solving skills

Why Tatham?

At Tatham, our key values are reflected in everything we do. We aim to be the engineering consulting firm of choice by upholding our core values: Service, Communication, Teamwork, Relationships & Community . Our company has experienced significant growth by putting these values into action.

What We Offer

• Challenging and rewarding work on notable projects
• Collaborative and engaging workplace environment
• Reimbursement for annual professional dues
• Competitive compensation, benefits, RRSP matching and profit sharing
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks – prorated in the first year
• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance
• Regular office/team socials and recreational outings
• Professional development, training, mentorship program and career progression opportunities

Company Information

Tatham Engineering is a Canadian employee-owned, consulting engineering firm that specializes in Coastal, Land Development, Municipal, Structural (Buildings and Bridges), Transportation, Water Resources, Water & Wastewater, Electrical and Mechanical engineering, and provides specialized services in Air & Noise, Climate Resilience and Hydrogeology. The firm was founded in Collingwood, Ontario, in 1988 and currently employs over 175 staff with branch offices in Barrie, Orillia, Bracebridge and Ottawa

Tatham is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers of 2023!

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Tatham Engineering would like to acknowledge the traditional and ancestral lands that our offices and much of our work are situated upon. Collingwood, Barrie, Orillia, and Bracebridge are on land that is traditional to the Anishinaabeg, the Wendat (Huron), the Haudenosaunee, and others. Ottawa is located on unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation territory.

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