Senior Hydrogeologist - Mining Environment

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Your Opportunity
At Stantec, we approach every mining project we undertake thoughtfully and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We design fit-for-purpose solutions that address clients’ communities’ unique needs throughout the mining lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields with technical excellence, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.

Stantec’s Environmental Services business line is growing its presence in the Quebec mining sector. As a Senior Hydrogeologist, you will play a key role in a wide variety of mining projects and must be able to work within multidisciplinary teams on projects through each phase of mine life (baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, hydrogeological assessments, etc). The role will involve managing a multi-discipline scope of work within a team of hydrologists, hydro geologists, and geochemists and interacting directly with clients.

Strong quantitative hydrogeology skills are required with the ability to interact with groundwater modelling and geochemical specialists.

• Lead and contribute to mining projects within multidisciplinary teams across all project phases (baseline, impact assessment, feasibility, hydrogeological assessments).
• Manage multi-discipline scopes of work and interact directly with clients.
• Apply strong quantitative hydrogeology skills and engage with groundwater modelling and geochemical specialists.
• Demonstrate initiative, drive a positive work environment, and mentor junior to mid-level staff.
• Coordinate field work including drilling and aquifer testing (packer tests) when required.

• Minimum of an M.Sc. in Hydrogeology/Geology/Geochemistry or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of working experience in consulting or regulatory environment.
• Experience in the mining sector and field work; knowledge of drilling and aquifer testing is an asset.
• Experience with numerical groundwater flow and transport modelling is an asset; expertise in saturated flow modelling using MODFLOW and/or FEFLOW is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite; excellent written and verbal communication and advanced technical report writing skills.
• Knowledge of mine and environmental regulations and policies is an asset; general knowledge in groundwater chemistry for mining-related projects is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license; relocation support may be provided.
• Regularly developing or utilizing unsaturated and saturated flow models is preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of working experience in consulting or regulatory environment.
• Existing professional registration or ability to work towards professional registration in Quebec (OIQ or AGQ).

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable development, providing consulting services in engineering, architecture, and environmental sciences. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors focused on delivering projects that push boundaries while creating a positive impact in communities.

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Location:

Canada | QC | Saint-Laurent

Organization: 1670 Env Svcs-CA Quebec-Saint-Laurent QC

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 17/10/2025

Req : 1002694