SRK Consulting

Geological exploration consultancy for minerals

Intermediate Hydrogeologist

Environmental EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeCA$85k - CA$120k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum undergraduate degree in geology, geological or civil engineering, or physical geography, with emphasis on geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, environmental engineering, or geotechnical disciplines; master's or post-baccalaureate work is preferred.
At least five years of experience, preferably in one or more of the listed disciplines; mining industry experience in operations, exploration, or assessment is beneficial.
Ability to work both as part of multidisciplinary teams and independently.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Ability to work independently on site for long hours in field conditions and variable weather.
Experience installing and operating deep groundwater instrumentation exceeding 250 meters.
Willingness to travel locally, nationally, and possibly internationally.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Professional registration or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement fieldwork and supervise drilling.
Install and operate hydrogeological instrumentation in deep environments exceeding 250 meters.
Work with databases, conduct aquifer testing, analyze and interpret data, develop conceptual models, and prepare reports.
Interpret field data and develop conceptual models, coordinating with geochemists, structural geologists, and geotechnical engineers.
Develop inputs to water and load balance models and estimate pit or underground inflows.
Analyze remedial options, contribute to engineering designs, and interpret data from constructed remediation systems.
Manage tasks and junior staff to achieve project goals and timelines.
Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.
Work with interdisciplinary teams on greenfield or brownfield projects spanning exploration, operations, and mine closure, with environmental or engineering focus.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with bedrock characterization, assessment, and conceptual model development for open-pit and underground mine projects.
Experience with packer-isolated hydraulic testing, deep vibrating wire piezometer installation, and other bedrock techniques.

SRK Consulting is an international firm of specialist consultants who focus mainly on the mining industry. We employ over 1400 professionals in 45 offices on 6 continents. The Canadian Groundwater Group currently has 13 staff with experience in physical and chemical hydrogeology and modeling. There are more than 25 hydrogeologists in SRK North America and more than 60 in SRK around the world. More information on our company is available at our website (www.srk.com).

We are seeking an Intermediate Hydrogeologist to be based in our Vancouver office, but other remote locations can be considered for the appropriate candidate (Nelson, Saskatoon, Quebec City).

The candidate will work within our hydrogeology group, generally as part of larger interdisciplinary teams consisting of mining, geochemistry, water management, and engineering staff. The candidate will perform a range of tasks including field work planning and implementation, drill supervision, hydrogeological instrumentation installation and operation in deep environments (>250m), working with databases, aquifer testing, data analysis and interpretation, conceptual modeling, and reporting. Projects could include greenfield or brownfield, from exploration to operations to mine closure, with focus on environmental and/or engineering components. Experience with bedrock characterization, assessment and conceptual model development for open pit and underground mine projects, packer-isolated hydraulic testing, deep vibrating wire piezometer installation and other bedrock techniques is desirable.

Specific activities can include: interpretation of field data and development of conceptual models, often coordinating with geochemists, structural geologists and geotechnical engineers; development of inputs to water and load balance models; estimates of pit or underground inflows; remedial options analysis; contributing to engineering designs; and interpreting data on constructed remediation systems.

The successful candidate will interact closely with hydrogeology and other discipline team members from junior to principal levels and will have a role in managing tasks and junior staff to achieve project goals and timelines, prepare reports and presentations for internal or external audiences. There will be many opportunities to work with experts in a variety of fields to learn and grow their consulting career.

A minimum of an undergraduate degree (masters or post-baccalaureate work preferred) in geology, geological/civil engineering, or physical geography, with emphasis on geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, environmental engineering, or geotechnical disciplines.
At least five years of experience, preferably in one or more of the disciplines listed above. Mining industry experience is a benefit (operational, exploration, or assessment).
Self-motivated and desire to work both as part of multi-disciplinary teams and independently.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Able to work on site independently with long hours in the field and variable weather conditions.
Experience with installation and operation of deep (>250m) groundwater instrumentation.
Willing to travel locally, nationally and possibly internationally.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Professional registration or eligibility to obtain it.

About the Company

SRK Consulting

Geological exploration consultancy for minerals

SRK Consulting provides specialist exploration services for metal and industrial mineral deposits, guiding projects from the earliest stage through resource drilling. It offers a complete service tailored to geological and geographic conditions and the client's strategic needs, working independently or with a client’s team to deliver consultancy, management, and contracting to international standards. It also advises on budgeting, risks, health and safety, logistics, security, and medical support specific to exploration. The goal is to be the partner of choice by adding value to projects while keeping the process cost-efficient and successful for new and existing clients.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $450K
Headquarters: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Founded: 2003

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