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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in hydrogeology, including groundwater impact assessment, resource management, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage complex projects, and develop client relationships while delivering high-quality outcomes.
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Hydrogeology ExpertiseGroundwater Impact AssessmentTechnical Proposal DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership and Mentoring
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Hard Skills
Groundwater Resource ManagementHydrogeochemistryHydrogeological Field Program DesignData InterpretationConceptual Site Model DevelopmentGroundwater Numerical ModellingMonitoring Wells OversightHydraulic TestingContaminant Site AssessmentRegulatory Framework Knowledge
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsClient Trust BuildingInfluencing Decision-MakingMentoring Junior Team MembersBusiness Development Success
Tools & Technologies
MODFLOWFEFLOW
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Professional in Canadian JurisdictionEligibility to Sign Reports in Alberta and British Columbia
Industry Keywords
Environmental AssessmentsPermitting ProgramsWater Resources ManagementMining Sector PermittingContaminant Hydrogeology
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead technical execution for major environmental assessments and permitting programs tied to large-scale capital developments
- Serve as lead hydrogeologist for environmental assessments and permitting programs
- Advise clients and strengthen long-term client relationships and ERM’s market presence
- Delegate work, manage project performance, and provide senior technical review
- Ensure delivery meets scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations
- Mentor, hire, develop, and inspire hydrogeology team members
- Advance ERM’s integrated water management and hydrogeology services across Canada
- Drive innovation and integrated water solutions with ERM’s global water resources network
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects
- Identify and pursue new opportunities
- Prepare technical proposals and participate in client-facing growth initiatives
- Help shape ERM’s environmental impact assessment, permitting, risk assessment, and water resources management services
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in earth science, environmental engineering, or related field
- 6+ years of consulting experience in physical and contaminant hydrogeology
- Experience with groundwater impact assessment, groundwater resource management, permitting, aquifer management, groundwater supply evaluation, hydrogeochemistry, and contaminant site assessment
- Experience designing and executing hydrogeological field programs, including monitoring wells, drilling oversight, groundwater sampling, and hydraulic testing
- Strong analytical skills in hydrogeological data interpretation
- Ability to develop coherent, defensible conceptual site models
- Experience applying hydrogeology principles to mining, oil & gas, and industrial sites
- Excellent technical writing skills, including complex reports and winning proposals
- Experience mentoring junior team members
- Ability to build client trust, influence decision-making, and deliver high-quality outcomes
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to groundwater and mining-sector permitting
- Established reputation and credibility with clients and regulators
- Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
- 10+ years of consulting experience preferred
- Registered professional in a Canadian jurisdiction and eligible to sign reports in Alberta and British Columbia
- Experience with groundwater numerical modelling, including MODFLOW and FEFLOW
- Experience hiring, managing, and developing technical teams
- Demonstrated business development success, including proposal strategy and client growth
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonus pay eligibility, subject to ERM’s discretion and policies
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- AD&D insurance
- RRSP/DPSP
- Reasonable accommodations available for candidates with disabilities