Intermediate / Senior Groundwater Modeller

The Opportunity:

Join a leading team of hydrogeology experts committed to delivering innovative solutions in a collaborative, global environment. Our team is growing, and as a result, we're adding at Intermediate to Senior level Groundwater Modeller to our group. You'll have the chance to lead and shape complex groundwater modeling projects while mentoring junior staff and expanding your technical expertise.

We welcome applicants from candidates across Canada, offering a chance to collaborate with a dynamic, nationwide team.

Why WSP?

1. We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
5. 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.
6. 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.

What you can expect to do here:

1. You will provide expert support to project managers/technical leads in executing advanced hydrogeological services, including groundwater components of Environmental Impact Assessments for the oil sands industry, baseline hydrogeological studies, mine dewatering projects, and groundwater supply projects.
2. You will lead the development and application of analytical and numerical groundwater models to support complex groundwater modeling projects.
3. You will independently manage and analyze hydrogeological data, ensuring its integration into project reports with precision-this includes advanced data analysis, borehole logs, data tables, and interpretation of model results.
4. You will conduct in-depth analysis of hydrogeological data and results, presenting actionable insights through well-structured reports.
5. You will take ownership of project deliverables using refined technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
6. You will proactively uphold the health and safety policies and procedures of WSP and our clients.
7. You will mentor junior staff, fostering individual career progression while contributing to the development of team capabilities.
8. You will actively collaborate with the groundwater modeling team in Calgary and the wider WSP hydrogeology community across Canada and globally to deliver innovative solutions.

What you'll bring to WSP:

1. 5-10 years of proven experience in hydrogeology, groundwater modeling, or similar fields (candidates with more than 10 years are welcomed and encouraged to apply).
2. Undergraduate degree in Civil, Geological, Environmental Engineering, or Geology/Hydrogeology (advanced degrees preferred).
3. Specialization in groundwater modeling through coursework or extensive industry experience.
4. In-depth knowledge of geology and its applications in hydrogeology.
5. Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist.
6. Advanced computer proficiency, including GIS software, digital databases, and visualization tools (e.g., Leapfrog).
7. Demonstrated experience with industry-standard numerical modeling packages (e.g., MODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas, FEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere, MIKE SHE).
8. Solid programming skills applied in hydrogeological contexts.
9. Practical field experience, such as borehole logging, monitoring well installation, hydraulic conductivity testing, and water sampling.
10. Exceptional organizational skills, including prioritization, time management, and meticulous record-keeping.
11. Strong communication and technical writing expertise, suitable for senior-level professional environments.

Compensation:

Salary range (in British Columbia): $86,500 - $132,200. The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.