City : Vancouver, BC

Category : Z-WSP E&I Canada Ltd.

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

VANCOUVER

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms – made stronger with the recent creation of WSP E&I Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of WSP Canada Inc.

We have over 63,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000 people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

The Opportunity:

WSP E&I has a new opportunity for an Intermediate Hydrogeologist to join our Mining, Geo-Environment & Engineering group on a full-time basis based in Vancouver.

The selected candidate will support hydrogeology-related projects and proposal efforts with an emphasis on the mining industry in Canada. You will work directly with our senior hydrogeologist on challenging projects and be responsible for contributing to mentoring and supervision of junior staff, data analysis and interpretation, geochemical modeling, proposal development, and technical reporting. You will contribute to the growth of our hydrogeology team of professionals in Canada, while supporting our mine water and waste management projects.

In addition to strong technical skills, you will also have knowledge and experience with applicable legislation, regulations, guidelines, and standards within Canada, and demonstrate the successful management and delivery of projects, meeting WSP’s high standards for quality and client satisfaction. This will be utilized to provide outstanding client service and advisory solutions to help our clients solve complex problems

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP
 

A day in the life:

• Groundwater data analysis, field testing and assisting in groundwater modeling work (as an asset) as projects require.
• Compilation, reduction, and analysis of water well testing or chemical data, proposal preparation, and reporting.
• Conduct field investigations including drilling, core logging, monitoring well installations, slug test, aquifer testing programs, groundwater, surface water and soil sampling
• Oversee drilling and excavation programs. Manage soil, groundwater and surface water quality data. Complete data analysis which may include hydraulic conductivity tests (slug test), pump tests Support in the preparation of groundwater and remediation reports.
• Interpret analytical laboratory results
• Perform data analysis and data visualization utilizing GIS, Surfer or other three-dimensional data-visualization software
• Support writing of technical proposals and reports
• Support Project Manager’s planning, execution, and delivery of hydrogeology-related projects.
• Adhere to safe work practices and company/client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner  

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• University degree or diploma from a recognized institution with a specialty in hydrogeology, Earth Sciences, environmental engineering, or geoscience,
• Minimum 5-8 years of consulting or industry experience in hydrogeology
• Registration with EGBC or eligible to register as P.Geo. or P.Eng.
• Basic understanding of aquatic geochemistry including e.g., ML/ARD, water quality, source term evaluation
• Strong data manipulation abilities including experience with data management tools (i.e., Excel, EQuIS, Access) would be considered an asset
• Technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Strong relational skills within the team environment and with clients are essential
• Strong organizational and communications skills
• Willing to travel domestically, occasionally in remote locations, varying environments and inclement weather, sometimes with limited communications and logistical support
• Unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License valid in the province of British Columbia
• A satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy
• Ability to safely and comfortably lift up to 50 pounds
• Knowledge of mining related environmental practices
• Demonstrated experience in working with teams to deliver work products in a timely fashion, ideally within a consulting environment
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated project management and technical skills would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of environmental assessment processes and permitting requirements would be considered an asset
• Strong relational skills within the team environment and with clients are essential
• Strong organizational and communications skills
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently
• Experience in groundwater modeling using a. variety of modeling platforms (MODFLOW, FEFLOW. AQTESOLV, Leapfrog, etc.) would be considered an asset.
• Willing to spend significant time at project sites