Principal Hydrogeologist providing technical leadership and client relationship management at ITASCA North America. Leading hydrogeology practices and mentoring staff across Canada and North America.
Responsibilities
Provide senior technical leadership on hydrogeology, mine water, and groundwater-related projects
Lead and review work involving conceptual hydrogeologic models, field investigations, aquifer testing, groundwater monitoring, dewatering, seepage, water balance, closure planning, permitting support, and impact assessment
Translate complex hydrogeologic data into practical recommendations for mine planning, environmental management, water supply, permitting, operations, and risk management
Guide or critically review numerical and analytical groundwater modeling, including assumptions, uncertainty, limitations, and implications for client decisions
Serve as a trusted advisor and senior client contact
Develop client relationships, identify opportunities, and lead proposals, scopes, budgets, schedules, and project strategy
Mentor technical staff and support high-quality project delivery through review, coaching, and knowledge sharing
Requirements
Advanced degree in hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, or a related field
Approximately 20+ years of relevant professional experience
Proven technical excellence and sound professional judgment in hydrogeology
Experience leading, managing, directing, and reviewing complex technical projects
Strong experience with conceptual hydrogeologic models, field investigations, hydraulic testing, and hydrogeologic data interpretation
Strong client-facing communication skills
Experience mentoring staff and contributing to business development
Established client relationships in Canada’s mining sector
Professional Geoscientist or Professional Engineer (P.Geo./P.Eng./PE or equivalent) designation
Strongly valued Mining industry experience, particularly in mine water management, pit dewatering, depressurization, seepage, closure, water balance, permitting, and operational hydrogeology
Experience developing and winning consulting work
Experience with MODFLOW, FEFLOW, MINEDW, GIS, 3-D visualization, or data analysis
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
Recognition in the hydrogeology, mining, groundwater, or environmental consulting community
Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Performance bonuses, including cash and company stock
Health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
Generous paid time off from day one
Paid holidays
Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
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