Our client, a Canadian environmental consulting company, is seeking a Mining Senior Hydrogeologist/Engineer to join their growing team in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent, full-time position, paying $130-140k, or more, depending on experience, along with a competitive vacation and benefits package. This role combines technical excellence in hydrogeology and environmental consulting with market leadership and business development responsibilities, supporting the firm’s continued growth in Ontario and Quebec.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Manage and develop a portfolio of mining clients to contribute to the overall growth of mining work in Ontario and Quebec.
- Provide senior technical leadership on hydrogeological, environmental site assessment (ESA), remediation, and terrain analysis projects for mining, industrial, municipal, and government clients.
- Plan, oversee, and implement field programs including drilling, monitoring well installation, groundwater and surface water sampling, pumping and permeability testing.
- Participate in and lead Phase I and II ESAs and remediation programs.
- Oversee interpretation of hydrogeological data, conceptual site models, and technical peer reviews.
- Prepare, review, and approve high-quality technical reports (English required; French an asset).
- Ensure technical quality assurance through coaching, mentoring, and peer review.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with occupational health and safety policies and environmental regulations in Ontario and Quebec.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Mentor and develop junior and intermediate staff; support professional growth and technical competency.
- Prepare proposals, participate in local business development activities and communicate with clients, government entities and other stakeholders.
Key Qualifications, Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences, Geological, Civil, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 10-15 years of relevant experience, including:
- Extensive experience in hydrogeology, ESA, remediation, and environmental consulting.
- Management experience preferred.
- Strong functional knowledge of the mining market, with exposure to environmental, engineering, and/or water treatment services.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing sales strategies tied to market business plans.
- Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring, coaching, and building high-performing teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to senior stakeholders and clients.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Fluency in English.
- French (spoken and written) is considered an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
- Ability to travel regionally and occasionally across Canada.
- Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to work independently in the office and in the field.
Please email your resume to Claire Stone at cstone@recruitmentbydesign.com for consideration; we thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
