Senior Hydrologist​/Water Resources Engineer

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The Water Resources Group is seeking a Senior Hydrologist or Water Resources Engineer in British Columbia to join our growing team of specialists, engineers, and scientists with a strong focus on mining water management. The position will ideally be located in Burnaby, Victoria, or Sidney, British Columbia, with flexibility to work in other offices in the region.

• Lead hydrology and water resources components of projects from baseline assessments through permitting, operations, and closure.
• Develop mine water management plans, water balances, and water management infrastructure designs.
• Perform hydrological modelling (e.g., HEC-HMS, Raven) and assessment (e.g., flood frequency analysis, regional analysis); incorporate climate change into predictive models.
• Assist in environmental flow needs (EFN) assessments, fish habitat loss assessments, habitat offsetting studies, and designs related to habitat compensation plans.
• Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work; deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior and intermediate staff.
• Interact with clients, environmental regulators, and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposal development, client presentations, and business growth initiatives.
• Consistently demonstrate and promote policies and procedures for HSSE, including client‑specific training when applicable.

• Registration as a professional geoscientist or engineer (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) in British Columbia, or qualifications to obtain this registration at the start of employment.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, including exchange of technical information with clients, engineers, scientists, government agencies, and non‑technical communication to the public.
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence; desire to grow in a challenging environment that fosters self‑improvement through leadership, mentoring, and diverse experience.
• Leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance.

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Geoscience, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience.
• Experience with Gold Sim, R, and hydrological datasets (e.g., ERA5) would be an asset.
• Mining experience and experience with incorporation of climate change effects into hydrologic assessments.

Primary location:
Burnaby, British Columbia (or other Canadian office within British Columbia as flexible). Travel required to meet client and stakeholder needs.

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC:
  Min Salary $112,300 – Max Salary $168,500
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC:
  Min Salary $119,000 – Max Salary $178,600

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 receive group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

Full‑time position. Travel required to meet client and stakeholder needs. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time; field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.