Principal Hydrogeologist

🕒 June 27

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Onterris

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2012

💼 Consulting

🔬 Science

⚡ Energy

Consulting • Science • Energy

Onterris is a global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges at the intersection of environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risk. The firm provides environmental consulting and technical services — including contaminated land remediation, permitting and compliance, emergency response, stack testing, leak detection, laboratory testing & analysis, water consulting/treatment and PFAS remediation — to asset- and resource-intensive sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, mining and government. Onterris operates across the U. S. , Canada and Australia, reports ~3,500 employees, 100+ offices and serves thousands of clients, and positions itself as a systems-thinking, science-driven partner helping organizations translate environmental data into practical, regulatory-compliant solutions.

📋 Description

• Assist multiple projects with increasing interaction with multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies, and clients. • Support market sector leads with strategic growth of Hydrogeology services across Canada and globally. • Develop and implement business development strategies in collaboration with Service Directors, Technical Directors, and Market Sector Leads. • Identify, pursue, and win new project opportunities in the mining and water sectors through strong client relationships and technical reputation. • Represent the company in technical and industry forums, professional associations, conferences, and client presentations. • Design and interpret hydrogeological site investigations, aquifer testing programs, and baseline water resource assessments. • Contribute to feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments (EIA/EIS) by evaluating hydrogeological risks and water supply potential. • Develop dewatering and depressurization designs and strategies, groundwater flow and contaminant transport models, and integrated water balance models. • Lead studies on long-term groundwater recovery, pit lake evolution, and water quality risk management. • Maintain high standards through QA/QC reviews, technical direction, and peer reviews of deliverables. • Provide senior review and technical oversight of hydrogeological studies and modelling assignments. • Supervise and mentor junior, intermediate, and senior hydrogeologists, fostering professional growth and technical excellence. • Maintain relationships with mining companies, Indigenous communities, regulators, and partner firms.

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Hydrogeology, Geological Engineering, or a related geoscience discipline. • Licensed P.Geo. or P.Eng. in Ontario (additional provincial registrations an asset: BC, AB, YT, NT, SK). • 25+ years of hydrogeological experience, with at least 15 years in mining hydrogeology. • Proven leadership in all aspects of the mine lifecycle — exploration, baseline, development, operation, closure, and post-closure. • Proven ability to win and deliver multi-million-dollar projects in mining and water management. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce and review high-quality technical deliverables. • Commitment to mentoring and developing staff across all levels. • Knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial/territorial environmental and mining regulations, including permitting, closure, and water management requirements. • Enthusiasm for technical excellence, innovation, and continuous professional development. • Willingness to travel within Canada and internationally for short- to medium-term assignments. • Valid Class G driver’s license (or equivalent).