THE OPPORTUNITY:

As part of WSP, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates. We’re looking for a Junior Hydrogeologist or Hydrogeological Technician to join our Southern Ontario Mine Water Team, located in our Hamilton, ON office. You will provide field and office support for various hydrogeological, environmental, and engineering investigations related to multi-disciplinary projects primarily for the mining sector. The field work for this position is expected to be all across Ontario, other parts of Canada, and could potentially involve international opportunities.

Why 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.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• 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.

WeAre WSP #WithWSPYouCan #GlobalMining

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Graduate degree or post-graduate level education and knowledge of hydrogeological concepts
• Experience in the operation and troubleshooting of various testing equipment
• Experience in the mining sector, including working on a mine site
• Experience with hydrogeological analysis (including the use of AQTESOLV).
• Strong field and laboratory skills, with demonstrated applications of hydrogeological principles
• Knowledge of mine water and hydrogeological interactions
  WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
  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.

At WSP :

• 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.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY

• You’ll work with interdisciplinary project teams that offer highly complex work, a chance to challenge yourself and what you’ve learned so far and an opportunity to push your skills to the next level with some of the best in the industry
• Supporting hydrogeological, environmental, and engineering investigations across a wide range of projects and sites
• Conducting and leading field work, including site characterization, drilling supervision, soil identification and sampling rock logging, well installation and maintenance, hydrogeological testing (single well response testing), and water sampling
• Compile field and/or other data for interpretation and analysis
• You’ll work with intermediate and senior hydrogeologists to provide technical services related to both mining and infrastructure related projects.
• Provide technical support and complete hydrogeological analysis, visualizations, and aid in the development of conceptual site models.
• Work both independently and in a group setting under the direction of senior specialists in related disciplines.
• Preparing technical documents and reports
• Assist more senior staff with the development and preparation of project proposals.
• You will enjoy substantial opportunities for technical development and career growth, a flexible work schedule, and committed senior mentorship.
• You will demonstrate a “Safety First” focus
• You will follow and understand the health and safety procedures of WSP and our clients to protect yourself and other workers
• The successful candidate will be required to travel for periods of approximately 2 weeks at a time to various sites across Ontario; Canada; and potentially internationally.
• The successful candidate is expected to be in the field approximately 30-40% of the time, however this can fluctuate up or down based on the time of year and the opportunities and needs of the Hydrogeology Team at that time.
  If it involves water, you will be part of it!