Team Lead - Water Resources

Job Description

<p>Our client, an industry leader in providing environmental and hydrogeology consulting services and regulatory support in Western Canada, is seeking a Team Lead - Water Resources to join their team in Edmonton. This is a permanent, full-time position, offering a base salary commensurate with experience along with a competitive benefits and vacation package. This is an opportunity for a self-motivated professional with management skills to move their career to the next level with a team of highly experienced hydrogeologists, environmental engineers and scientists.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications, Education & Experience:</p><p>The successful candidate must be a strong technical hydrogeologist and self-motivated, with highly developed communication and management skills with the following qualifications:</p><p>• Bachelor's degree in hydrogeology, geology, geological engineering, or environmental science (Master's preferred).</p><p>• Professional Geologist (P.Geo.) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required, or eligibility for registration.</p><p>• 8+ years of experience in hydrogeology, with a strong focus on oil & gas, mining and/or municipal water projects.</p><p>• Strong knowledge and field experience in hydrogeological field methods, including aquifer testing, well installations, geophysics, and water quality sampling.</p><p>• Experience planning and directing complex hydrogeological field programs including field coordination of drilling, sampling and monitoring.</p><p>• Experience working on complex hydrogeological assessments involving source-pathway receptor evaluation.</p><p>• Strong working knowledge and understanding of groundwater legislation in Western Canada.</p><p>• Strong work ethic with well-developed organizational and time management skills.</p><p>• Detail-oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills.</p><p>• Proven ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.</p><p>• Human resources management skills and experience required.</p><p>• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. </p><p>• Preference will be given to candidates with Alberta or BC relevant work experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Duties:</p><p>Technical Leadership & Expertise</p><p>• Provide technical oversight on hydrogeological assessments, water supply development, and/or contaminant hydrogeology projects.</p><p>• Specialization in industry-specific groundwater challenges: mine dewatering, tailings seepage control (mining), steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) water management (oil & gas), and municipal water supply sustainability are considered to be assets.</p><p>• Support regulatory approvals by overseeing water licensing, EPEA compliance, and thermal assessments for groundwater-related projects are considered to be assets.</p><p>• Experience with hydrogeochemistry and groundwater-surface water interaction assessments is an asset but is not required.</p><p>• Specialized training or certification in groundwater modelling (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW) is a definite asset but is not required.</p><p><br></p><p>Project & Client Management</p><p>• Manage and oversee multiple hydrogeology projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on time and on-budget delivery.</p><p>• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, fostering long-term relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.</p><p>• Lead proposal development and technical writing for major projects, ensuring high-quality submissions that align with business objectives may be part of the position but it is not required.</p><p>• Understand and navigate industry-specific regulatory frameworks such as: the Alberta Water Act, the BC Water Sustainability Act, the Alberta Guide to Groundwater Authorization, AER Directives, and/or municipal permitting, etc.</p><p><br></p><p>Team Leadership and Mentorship</p><p>• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of hydrogeologists, groundwater scientists, and technical staff.</p><p>• Conduct performance reviews, provide career development guidance, and support training initiatives to strengthen team capabilities.</p><p>• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment by promoting knowledge-sharing and continuous learning.</p><p>• Encourage cross-industry learning within the team, with knowledge applicable to mining, oil & gas, and municipal groundwater projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Business Development & Strategic Growth</p><p>• Identify new market opportunities, expand service offerings, and contribute to the company's strategic growth in hydrogeology and water resources is considered to be an asset but is not required.</p><p>• Support business development by building relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and industry stakeholders.</p><p>• Lead the preparation of technical proposals, budgets, and work plans to secure new projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Interdisciplinary Collaboration</p><p>• Work closely with other disciplines (e.g., GIS, developers, environmental scientists) to develop integrated solutions for clients.</p><p>• Represent the company at industry conferences, workshops, and stakeholder meetings as a subject matter expert.</p><p>• Collaborate with the firm's diverse client base that includes industry hydrogeologists, mining engineers, reservoir engineers, environmental coordinators, municipal water planners, urban developers and other business leaders.</p><p><br></p><p>Please email your resume to Chelsey Reimer at for consideration; we thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</p>