Senior Hydrogeologist

ITASCA Minneapolis

. Lead or support hydrogeology, mine water, groundwater, and environmental projects .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$145,000 - CA$180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hydrogeology, including groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling, while effectively managing projects, budgets, and client relationships. Proficient in technical writing and communication, with a strong ability to mentor and supervise technical staff.

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Hydrogeology ExpertiseGroundwater Flow ModelingContaminant Transport ModelingTechnical Writing SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Hydrogeologic Field InvestigationsData InterpretationConceptual Hydrogeologic ModelsAquifer TestingHydraulic Testing

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MODFLOWFEFLOWMINEDWMT3DGIS

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Registration in Hydrogeology or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Mine Water ManagementGroundwater CharacterizationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentRegulatory EngagementClosure Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead or support hydrogeology, mine water, groundwater, and environmental projects
Plan, supervise, and interpret field investigations, including drilling, monitoring well installation, groundwater and surface water sampling, aquifer testing, and hydraulic testing
Interpret monitoring and testing data and develop conceptual hydrogeologic models
Develop, apply, or review groundwater flow and contaminant transport models
Analyze hydrogeologic, geochemical, and environmental data
Prepare technical reports, presentations, proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and work plans
Manage technical tasks or projects, including schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality
Communicate technical findings to clients, regulators, project teams, and other stakeholders
Supervise and mentor junior and intermediate staff
Contribute to client relationships, proposal development, and the growth of ITASCA North America’s hydrogeology practice
Support mine water management, groundwater characterization, dewatering strategy, contaminant transport assessment, permitting, closure planning, and risk management
Travel for client meetings, site visits, field programs, conferences, and internal collaboration as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, or a related field
Approximately 10–20 years of relevant professional experience
Proven technical excellence and sound professional judgment in hydrogeology or a related field
Professional registration by a recognized organization, or ability to obtain registration where required
Experience with hydrogeologic field investigations, groundwater monitoring, aquifer or hydraulic testing, and data interpretation
Experience developing or interpreting conceptual hydrogeologic models
Experience with groundwater flow and/or contaminant transport modeling
Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently on complex assignments and manage scope, schedule, and budget
Experience supervising or mentoring technical staff
Ability to support proposals, work programs, and client development
Mining industry experience, particularly in mine water management, pit dewatering, depressurization, seepage, closure, water balance, permitting, or operational hydrogeology, strongly valued
Experience with contaminant hydrogeology, aqueous geochemistry, groundwater/surface water interaction, water supply, or remediation, strongly valued
Experience with MODFLOW, FEFLOW, MINEDW, MT3D, or other transport modeling tools, GIS, or data analysis, strongly valued
Experience supporting environmental impact assessment, permitting, regulatory engagement, or closure planning, strongly valued
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams involving hydrogeology, geomechanics, engineering geology, geochemistry, data science, and numerical modeling, strongly valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Employee-owned company
Hybrid/remote work options may be considered for other Canadian locations