Senior Hydrogeologist

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist role within our Environmental Management team in British Columbia. The incumbent is responsible for and leads teams in the successful delivery of hydrogeological projects. The role is responsible for authoring and overseeing deliverables for review to support the successful completion of projects. This includes preparing proposals, project initiation and management, data collection, technical analysis, writing and reviewing technical reports, providing technical advice.

In conjunction with their technical discipline, the incumbent works as a well-rounded Consultant and may begin to specialize in project management, client relations or business development.

Why choose 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.
• 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.

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What you can expect to do here...

TECHNICAL

• Has achieved a senior level of technical proficiency in hydrogeology and is committed to the continued development of those skills.
• Develops and champions implementation of work procedures, policies and requirements.
• Provides technical guidance and ensures quality and integrity in project work.
• Actively participates in the health and safety culture, providing review and guidance for H&S initiatives.
• Prepares complex proposals and reports, on time and within budgets.
• Leads and oversees: Background reviews of available data, Data compilation, analysis and QA/QC. Management of project schedule and budget.
• Collaborates as the discipline component lead or overall lead on multi-disciplinary projects and teams.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Reviews HSSE requirements and associated plans.
• Coordinates the planning and execution of medium to large projects.
• Monitors performance according to the project execution plan, and terms of the contract.
• Responsible for maintaining the project schedule and budget.
• Responsible for assessing sub-contractor performance.
• Collaborates across different technical disciplines to achieve project outcomes.
• Produces regular progress reports for the client, the project team and other stakeholders.
• May begin to specialize in this area and move to a new Career Track.

SUPERVISION

• Supervises WSP qualified subcontractors to ensure they are meeting the requirements of their scope safely and professionally.
• Coaches field staff in the proficient use of technical equipment and tools.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Understands the key business drivers and financial indicators that make WSP successful.
• Demonstrates an ability to find business opportunities and successfully evaluate them against the strategy.
• Evaluates the risks, benefits and technical implications of different options within their own, and related fields.
• Considers cost implication of proposed courses of action, exploring opportunities for controlling and reducing costs.
• Finds opportunities aligned to the strategy to build back-log within their Business Unit.

OTHER

• Builds internal networks within WSP to identify opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Actively involved in hydrogeology industry events, including attendance and presentations on behalf of WSP at conferences and workshops as required.
• May publish one (1) or more technical paper every two years (author or coauthor).
• Participates or contributes to the Hydrogeology technical community in a meaningful way.

CLIENT

• Develops meaningful and ongoing client relationships.
• Participates in client contract negotiation including legal review and applicable internal approvals.
• Provides hydrogeological technical input across projects and deliverables, ensuring excellent service to clients in all interactions and throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitates and leads client meetings.

What you'll bring to WSP...

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Geoscience or Engineering with a focus on Hydrogeology or equivalent degree from an accredited University, and twelve (12) years of relevant experience.
• Required: Holds a professional registration in the province/territory of work; if currently practicing outside of BC, eligibility to obtain professional registration within one year.
• Desired: Holds a post graduate degree.
• Brings enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a strong desire to join and contribute to an amazing team.
• Demonstrate creativity and a willingness to learn new things and expand horizons.
• Proficient project management skills including budgeting and scheduling activities
• Demonstrated experience in environmental consulting
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed

Salary Range (in British Columbia) $96,200 to $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.

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We have over 65,000 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.

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• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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.

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