Intermediate Hydrogeologist

Overview

Overview

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities?  Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted colleague and a problem solver? As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity

Dillon’s Environmental Sciences technical group is looking for an Intermediate Hydrogeologist or Environmental Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available at any of the following Dillon offices across Canada, as a remote based position supporting our Ontario team.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Project Management & Design (87%)

1. Environmental (Hydrogeology) Lead for a large scale projects with responsibilities that include:
   1. 1. Lead Hydrogeology team and liaise with other disciplines
      2. Lead the preparation of deliverables related to hydrogeology /contamination
      3. Support in-market process
      4. Review specifications, submittals and contract documents
      5. Review contractor submissions, respond to requests for information
      6. Conduct technical reviews and coordinate with other technical support staff as needed
      7. Coordinate with Engineers and design compliance manager and other design reviewers to resolve conflicting comments
2. Manage and lead the preparation of technical reports that may include: hydrogeological assessments, studies to support Permits to Take Water/ Environmental Activity and Sector Registry submissions Phase I/II/III ESAs, conceptual site models, remedial options analysis, remedial action plans, tender packages (including technical specifications and contract drawings), and cost estimates
3. Lead and oversee the design and implementation of sampling programs for the collection of soil, groundwater, surface water and sediments
4. Comply with corporate, client, and site-specific health and safety protocols and programs and applicable health and safety regulations
5. Work with senior specialists and technical teams on development of remedial and/or risk management options

Business Development (10%)

1. Respond to Requests for Proposal related to contaminated sites work and develop strong client relationships
2. Coordinate, manage and build business relationships with: clients, regulators, service providers (e.g., laboratories, sub-contractor) and third-party stakeholders

Learning & Development (3%)

1. A commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
2. Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
3. Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

1. Ten or more years of experience in hydrogeology or environmental engineering consulting
2. Strong background in physical and chemical hydrogeology, contaminated sites management, remediation, construction projects and health and safety
3. A degree in earth science/hydrogeology, environmental engineering, geology, or another relevant engineering discipline.
4. Licensed to practice as a Professional Geoscientist or Engineer (or eligible for transfer of registration from another Canadian jurisdiction)
5. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
6. Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
7. Passionate about personal and professional growth, working collaboratively to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations, and developing innovative solutions
8. Has or is fully able to obtain Federal Security Status
9. Valid Driver’s License

Experience

1. Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary projects and providing consulting services in the field of hydrogeology, particularly linear infrastructure/transit projects
2. Demonstrated understanding of environmental regulations related to contaminated sites, hydrogeology, and excess soil management in Ontario an asset (e.g. O. Reg. 153, O. Reg. 903, O. Reg. 406, R.R.O. Reg. 347, etc.)
3. Experience with contract administration and construction observation
4. Technical proficiency in several or many of the following will be considered an asset: groundwater modelling, excess soils management, Ontario Regulation 406/19, landfill hydrogeology.

Why choose Dillon?

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan
  • Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and remote working options
  • Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.  We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities
  • As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization.
  • We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal, learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
  • The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
  • A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Wellness Subsidy
  • Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes  and dance classes

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 16 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon:

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business.

Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!