Principal Technical Consultant, Senior Hydrogeologist

ERM

Principal Technical Consultant leading hydrogeology practice at ERM in Canada. Driving major environmental assessments and building client relationships for strategic growth.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$117,540 - CA$147,235 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hydrogeology, including groundwater impact assessment, resource management, and regulatory compliance, while effectively mentoring a technical team and fostering client relationships to deliver high-quality environmental assessments and permitting solutions.

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Hydrogeology ExpertiseGroundwater Impact AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Writing SkillsClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Groundwater Resource ManagementHydrogeochemistryContaminant Site AssessmentHydraulic TestingData InterpretationConceptual Site ModelsField Program DesignMonitoring WellsDrilling OversightGroundwater Sampling

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsMentoringCollaborationIntegrityInfluencing Decision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Professional in CanadaDriver's License

Industry Keywords

Environmental Impact AssessmentPermittingRisk AssessmentWater Resources ManagementMining Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical execution for major environmental assessments and permitting programs tied to large-scale capital developments
Serve as a trusted client advisor by strengthening long-term relationships and expanding ERM’s market presence through high-quality delivery and strategic insight
Mentor, develop, and inspire a growing hydrogeology technical team
Drive innovation and integrated water solutions in collaboration with ERM’s global network of water resources experts
Help shape the future of ERM’s environmental impact assessment, permitting, risk assessment, and water resources management services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in earth science, environmental engineering, or related field
Registered professional in a Canadian jurisdiction and eligible to sign reports in Alberta and British Columbia
6+ years of consulting experience in physical and contaminant hydrogeology, including groundwater impact assessment, groundwater resource management, permitting, aquifer management, groundwater supply evaluation, hydrogeochemistry, and contaminant site assessment
Hands-on experience designing and executing hydrogeological field programs, including monitoring wells, drilling oversight, groundwater sampling, and hydraulic testing such as slug, step, and pumping tests
Strong analytical skills in hydrogeological data interpretation, including aquifer properties, sustainable yield, inflows, and fate and transport
Ability to develop coherent, defensible conceptual site models
Application of hydrogeology principles for mining, oil & gas, and industrial sites
Excellent technical writing skills, with experience preparing complex reports and winning proposals, and mentoring junior team members
Demonstrated ability to build client trust, influence decision-making, and deliver high-quality outcomes
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to groundwater and mining sector permitting
Established reputation and credibility with clients and regulators
Collaborative mindset, integrity, and commitment to contributing to ERM’s success as a global organization
Driver's License Required

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
parental leave
medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
other applicable benefits