Compensation: $116,000 - $145,000 / year

Department: Geoscience

Location: Guelph, ON

Description

RWDI is seeking an energetic Senior Hydrogeologist / Senior Environmental Engineer to join our Geoscience team in Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

- Technical liaison with clients with or without Project Manager involvement.
- Assumes ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of projects and ensuring the quality of product (technical scope and defensibility of solution/results) meets RWDI standards and client expectations and meets standards of professional practice.
- Assures that the project risks (engineering solutions proposals and all representative materials containing results, recommendations, conclusions) are within RWDI’s standard parameters and meets standards of professional practice.
- Technical review of proposals and deliverables prior to submission to the client.
- Represent the company on liability issues and may provide expert analysis and/or testimony at hearings.
- Participate in special marketing assignments or business development initiatives where a comprehensive technical background is required.
- Serve as one of the technical leaders within their area of practice in industry (i.e., presenting at conferences, conducting webinars, publishing papers, etc.).
- Actively participate in industry/professional organizations, associations, committees.
- Participate in the business and/or strategic planning of the company or the Geoscience business unit.
- Mentor, coach and provide subject matter expertise in the execution of training plans established by the Practice Area Leader.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

- 15+ years consulting experience focusing primarily on one or more of hydrogeology, contaminant hydrogeology, groundwater engineering, Environmental Compliance Approvals, and/or excess soil management.
- Experience to include completion of hydrogeological investigations,



groundwater monitoring programs, and/or groundwater resource development.
- Post‑secondary education from an accredited institution in hydrogeology, engineering, or earth sciences.
- Licensed under Professional Engineers - Ontario (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (P.Geo.).

Additional Attributes Considered An Asset

- Strong comprehension of environmental legislation in Ontario, including but not limited to the Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act and Species at Risk Act, as well as associated relevant regulations.
- Qualified Person as defined by O. Reg. 153/04 for environmental site assessments and/or excess soils.
- Experience providing expert testimony and litigation support.

Candidates Should Also Possess

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong people and team skills with a focus on collaboration.
- Proven organizational, decision‑making, and coordination skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, independent problem‑solving methods/capabilities.
- Demonstrated leadership/mentoring success.
- An eye for detail and an innate need to get things right.
- Aptitude for practical problem solving and shrewd judgment.
- Drive to continuously improve processes, enhance efficiency, and see a job through to conclusion.
- A valid driver’s license.

Perks

- An opportunity to redefine possible.
- Salary range: $117,600.00 - $154,000.00.
- Group health benefits.
- Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account.
- Fitness Spending Account.
- An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance.

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with AODA and the Human Rights Code.

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📌 Senior Hydrogeologist/Senior Environmental Engineer (Guelph)
🏢 RWDI
📍 Guelph