Hydrogeologist

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In/on water

Work setting

• Consulting geology, geophysics or engineering firm
• Rural area
• Mining company
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Field work - wet sites

Level of expertise

• Engineer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan, direct and participate in analyses of geological, geochemical and geophysical survey data, well logs and other test results, maps, notes and cross sections
• Plan, direct and participate in geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies, drilling and geological testing programs
• Technical writing

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a professional geologist

Experience and specialization

Type of resources

• Ground water

Type of service and repair

• Data collection equipment

Resource usage and environmental studies

• Environmental assessment
• Groundwater movement analysis
• Site remediation
• Environmental assessment and monitoring

Computer and technology knowledge

• ArcGIS
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Mapping and data visualization software
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Field work location experience

• On land

Area of work experience

• Environmental monitoring

Geology specialization

• Hydrogeology
• Environmental geology

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)