Senior Mining Hydrogeologist

Overview

Waterline Resources is looking for an experienced hydrogeologist to join our mining services team based in British Columbia. This is an opportunity for a self-motivated individual to take their career to the next level with a growing company of geoscientists and engineers specializing in physical hydrogeology and groundwater resources. Waterline’s mining services team supports projects across Western Canada, the United States, Mexico, and South America.

This position can be based out of any of our existing offices, including Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton, or from a home office anywhere in BC. Preference will be given to individuals currently residing in Alberta or BC.

The successful candidate must have a keen interest in solving complex problems alongside Waterline’s team of skilled senior and principal hydro geologists. Candidates with the following qualifications should apply:

• Graduate or undergraduate degree in hydrogeology, geology, geological engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant consulting and/or industry experience in physical hydrogeology.
• Possesses professional designation with EGBC.
• An established network within the mining industry
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and written, and experience working in a team environment (fluent Spanish is an asset).
• Strong work ethic with well developed organizational and time management skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation related to mining including the Mines Act, Environmental Management Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Water Sustainability Act, and related code and policies.
• Experience with geological modelling (e.g., Leapfrog), groundwater flow modeling (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW) and/or water balance/water quality modelling (e.g., Gold Sim).
• Extensive experience in managing projects, junior/intermediate staff, and client expectations and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain existing clients and develop productive client relationships.
• Candidates must be comfortable working and travelling to remote locations. International travel may be required.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

• Provide hydrogeological experience and leadership on local and international mining projects throughout the mining lifecycle including:
  Design & Feasibility;
  Operations;
  Due Diligence & Independent Reviews;
  Environmental Impacts Assessments;
  Closure Planning.
• Lead the hydrogeology components of large projects with interdisciplinary teams. You will collaborate with other industry leaders in mining, geotechnical, hydrology, and geochemistry to deliver integrated water management solutions for the mining sector.
• Provide technical oversight on a broad range of services, including water supply exploration and development, drilling investigations, well installation, seepage pathway assessments, dewatering assessments, and hydrogeological characterization studies.
• Develop conceptual hydrogeological models and technical reports to guide decision making for mine managers and executive teams.
• Provide mentorship to junior/intermediate geoscientists and engineers looking to advance their careers.
• Perform business development activities such as writing proposals, generating work plans, and most importantly building and maintaining relationships with Waterline’s existing clients.
• Support strategic planning and business development initiatives to expand Waterline’s mining services business.
• Report to the BC Division Manager with the opportunity to assume increasing autonomy and responsibility in the areas of project management and business development.

Waterline was founded in 2000 by three hydro geologists with the mission to deliver practical, scientifically defensible solutions to our clients with a focus on high quality service. Over the last 25 years, Waterline has steadily grown into a small-mid size employee-owned company, with offices in Nanaimo, Calgary and Edmonton. Waterline is recognized as an industry leader in specialized hydrogeology services and is proud to offer a flexible work environment to our staff.

The position offers:

• Flexible and friendly working environment based on a healthy work/life balance.
• Safe work environment in accordance with Work Safe BC and monitored by a dedicated H&S Leader.
• Comprehensive Compensation Package, including: competitive base salary, investment allowance, performance bonus, and comprehensive health benefits package that includes a health spending account and life insurance.

In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as driver’s abstract reviews.

To apply, please send resume to: c While we appreciate all applications, please be advised that only candidates who meet the qualification requirements will be contacted.