Groundwater Modelling Specialist

OUR PURPOSE

Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions.

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…

• Leverage your expertise in groundwater hydrology and numerical methods to support hydrogeology-rated projects, including but not limited to: Regional and local hydrogeological assessments; Municipal source water projection; Risk assessment and groundwater remediation; Mining reserve estimates and dewatering; Surface water and groundwater interactions; Regulatory groundwater monitoring programs.
• Access a full toolbox of advanced numerical modelling software such as FEFLOW, MODFLOW, and Leapfrog.
• Expand Montrose Environmental Solutions’ industry leading capabilities in conceptual and numerical modelling.
• Make a real impact by helping build more resilient communities while protecting and restoring our natural environment.
• See progression in your career by working on a broad range of complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Be supported and mentored by a community of experienced technical experts.
• Partner with long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.

As a Groundwater Modelling Specialist, you will be based in our Calgary, office as part of our cross-Canada Groundwater Modelling team. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of groundwater flow and transport projects with responsibilities as follows:

• Develop and apply groundwater flow and transport models to support decision-making.
• Support the development and execution of conceptual model-driven work plans that balance the application of innovative modelling tools and approaches with the scale and scope of the problem.
• Develop models for a wide range of projects.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team focused on being trusted advisors to our clients.
• Manage multiple priorities, scope changes and support multiple project managers.
• Analyze results and communicate project findings through technical reports and presentations to a variety of stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders within various sectors.

What We Are Looking For

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering, Earth Sciences or related discipline
• 1 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a consulting environment with experience in hydrogeology and numerical methods. Candidates with a Ph.D. or a post-doc with less than the required consulting industry experience are encouraged to apply since time will be credited for completing a Ph.D. or a post-doc.
• Eligible for professional registration with provincial self-regulating organizations (e.g., APEGA, EGBC, PEO, PGO)
• Demonstrated experience in the application of numerical modelling tools and approaches, including, remedial action plans, subwatershed studies, environmental assessments, wellhead protection studies, and uncertainty analysis to support risk assessment
• Experience with FEFLOW, MODFLOW, HydroGeoSphere, MIKESHE, ATRANS, or similar software
• Knowledge in specialized technical areas such as geostatistics, reactive transport modelling, multi-phase modelling, or coupled surface water-groundwater flow and transport modelling
• Skilled in data analysis using Database/GIS/Visualization tools to support conceptual model development and numerical modelling results analyses
• Experience in data management and analysis, especially with Python or SQL
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a collaborative attitude
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Previous experience writing technical memos and giving presentations
• A valid class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions is an asset

Why Choose Montrose?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with an hourly rate of $28.85-$40.87, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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