Hydrogeologist - Vancouver, Canada - GeoPacific Consultants Ltd
Description
Geopacific Consultants Ltd.is a leading geotechnical engineering consulting firm that specializes in providing innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by our clients.
Incorporated in 1985, and with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Kamloops, Victoria, and Kelowna, our team of experts brings together diverse experience and skill sets to deliver high-quality services in the fields of geotechnical engineering and hydrogeology.
We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and tailor our approach to meet their specific requirements.
With a strong commitment to excellence and safety, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results on time and on budget.
We are currently seeking to add an experienced
Junior to Intermediate Hydrogeologist to our groundwater team for a full-time position in our Vancouver office.
The position would be a mix of field and office work, with most project sites located in the Greater Vancouver area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out site investigations which include, but are not limited to, soil logging during drilling, drill supervision, well installation, slug testing, pump testing, installation of piezometers and groundwater monitoring.
- Prepare technical reports (such as hydrogeological investigation reports, geotechnical investigation reports and groundwater supply reports) that document field investigations, and effectively communicate analytical results, interpretations, data gaps, and uncertainties.
- Estimate groundwater inflow rates to excavations for dewatering design and groundwater management plans.
- Groundwater modelling (typically seepage modelling using Seep-W or Mod-Flow).
- Preparation of groundwater monitoring graphs, hydraulic testing analysis, pump test analysis and other spreadsheetbased analysis methods pertaining to infiltration.
- Preparation of fee proposals.
- Provide mentorship and training to team members as needed.
Requirements:
- _A valid BC driver's license with a clean driving record and a vehicle._
- 3 to 8 years of relevant experience working in hydrogeology or a closely related field.
- B.Sc. or higher degree in geology, earth sciences, or related engineering discipline, with preference given to those with an M.Sc. in hydrogeology.
- Experience devising and implementing specific hydrogeological field investigations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Competent in writing technical reports.
- Eligible to register as a Professional Geoscientist with EGBC.
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with GIS (QGIS or Arc-GIS) would be considered an asset.
- Experience with GeoStudio (Seep-W), ModFlow, Aquifer Test and leapfrog would be considered an asset.
- Interest in both field and office work.
Preferred Skills:
- Possess strong problemsolving skills.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills
- A desire to learn and gain technical experience.
- Ability to manage time effectively and multitask on multiple projects at once.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Pay:
From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V6P 6P2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and own vehicle you can use for work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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