Junior Hydrogeologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. 

We are seeking a Junior Hydrogeologist to join our Groundwater Science team serving projects across British Columbia and Yukon. You’ll support multidisciplinary projects that include baseline data collection programs, environmental and impact assessments, groundwater supply assessments, mine water management, and site investigation and remediation. You’ll work closely with experienced hydrogeologists, hydrologists, water resource engineers, and geochemists, building field and analytical skills in a supportive, safety‑first culture. Typical work will involve a mix of office analysis and field assignments in remote settings.

Working in British Columbia and Yukon offers a blend of professional challenge and northern lifestyle, with opportunities for outdoor recreation and a strong sense of community.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Assist, support, organize, and coordinate field programs including:
  • Drilling oversight and monitoring well installations; groundwater exploration; aquifer testing (slug and pumping tests).
  • Groundwater sampling, water‑level measurements, and data logging.
• Compile, QA/QC, analyze, and interpret hydrogeological data; prepare maps, cross‑sections, and figures; manage data in spreadsheets or databases.
• Assist in developing conceptual groundwater models; contribute inputs to analytical and numerical groundwater modeling tasks led by senior staff.
• Draft sections of technical reports that document methods, results, and interpretations, including data gaps and uncertainties.
• Assist in the preparation of figures, conceptual site models, cross‑sections, and groundwater flow visualizations that support design, permitting, and remediation decisions.
• Support senior staff with schedules, estimates, and scopes; assist with proposal inputs (e.g., resumes, project descriptions, and task lists).

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Foundational skills in field methods (well installation observation, core-logging, groundwater sampling, slug/pumping tests) and data analysis.
• Experience with interpretation of field test results (e.g., pumping tests, slug tests) and management of hydrogeological datasets.   Experience with AQTESOLV is considered an asset. 
• Experience with Geospatial software (ArcGIS, Leapfrog etc  .) is considered an asset; exposure to groundwater modeling tools (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW, SEEP/W  ) considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear figures and concise report sections. 
• Organized, proactive, collaborative, and able to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines. 
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for field assignments.
• Experience or interest in cold region hydrogeology (permafrost, freeze–thaw impacts, winter fieldwork) is considered an asset.

Education and Experience

• B.Sc. (minimum) in Hydrogeology, Geoscience/Earth Sciences, Geological or Environmental Engineering, or related field; M.Sc. considered an asset.   
• 0–3 years of relevant experience (co op, internship, and research assistant experience counted).
• Eligibility for professional-in-training status (e.g., G.I.T. with Engineers & Geoscientists BC for BC projects; E.I.T./Member in Training with Engineers Yukon for Yukon projects). Successful candidates will be supported to pursue full professional registration as they gain experience.
• Familiarity with provincial frameworks relevant to groundwater and mining/environmental work in BC is an asset, including Environmental Management Act (EMA), Water Sustainability Act (WSA), and Mines Act. 
• Familiarity with Yukon environmental and water legislation (e.g., Environment Act, Waters Act) and the YESAA assessment process is considered an asset.  

This position will be a combination of field and office-based work, with field work across BC and Yukon; fieldwork may involve travel to remote locations, exposure to inclement weather and rough terrain, and the ability to lift up to 50 lb (23 kg). Field rotations may require variable hours and overnight stays.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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