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Ready to Launch Your Career in Hydrogeology and Make a Lasting Environmental Impact?

At ERM, you'll have the opportunity to turn your academic knowledge into real-world experience while working on complex environmental and hydrogeological challenges that help shape a more sustainable future. As a Consulting Senior Associate, Hydrogeology based in Calgary, AB or Elk Valley, BC, you'll contribute to meaningful mining and environmental projects from day one, working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about mentorship, technical excellence, and your long-term career growth. If you're eager to build field experience, strengthen your hydrogeological expertise, and make a measurable difference on projects that matter, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Consulting Senior Associate, Hydrogeology, you will play an important role in helping project teams understand and address complex subsurface conditions through field investigations, data collection, and technical analysis. Your contributions will support baseline hydrogeological assessments, site conceptual model development, risk assessments, and risk management initiatives at mining sites. The work you perform will directly support informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and risk reduction for our clients.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on consulting experience while working toward professional registration and developing expertise in hydrogeology within a collaborative and supportive environment.

In this role, you will support hydrogeological investigations and environmental consulting projects across a variety of sites and conditions. From collecting and managing critical field data to supporting groundwater assessments and technical reporting, your work will contribute to high-quality project delivery and scientifically sound environmental solutions.

You will also build valuable consulting experience by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, participating in field programs, supporting technical analyses, and helping clients navigate complex environmental challenges. Every project will provide opportunities to expand your technical capabilities, strengthen your problem-solving skills, and advance your professional development.

• Bachelor's degree in hydrogeology, environmental sciences, or geology (with hydrogeology courses).
• Eligible for Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) or Geologist in Training (G.I.T.) registration in Alberta or British Columbia (B.C.).
• Up to 2 years of experience and a strong enthusiasm for hands-on field assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including managing, organizing, and reviewing large datasets.
• Experience preparing tables, figures, maps, and technical/academic reports.
• Foundational understanding of hydrogeology principles, including groundwater flow, aquifer types, and basic hydraulic testing.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a consulting environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail in data recording and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to Health & Safety protocols.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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• Participate in extended field rotations, including assignments of two or more weeks at remote mining or oil sands sites, often in challenging and variable climate conditions.
• Participate in field programs that may require travel to remote locations by truck, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), or helicopter, depending on project requirements and site conditions.
• Conduct fieldwork, including:
  • Monitoring groundwater levels using manual measurement methods and dataloggers.
  • Sampling groundwater for field parameter measurements and laboratory analysis.
  • Performing hydraulic conductivity testing, including slug tests, step-drawdown tests, and constant-rate pumping tests.
  • Overseeing installation of groundwater monitoring wells and recording subsurface lithologies using the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS).
  • Ensuring all field activities comply with health and safety requirements, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards, and project protocols.
• Support technical and project management teams with project planning activities, including preparation and implementation of technical plans and health and safety plans.
• Record, organize, interpret, and manage field data.
• Assist in preparing technical deliverables, including reports, tables, charts, graphs, and hydrogeologic maps.
• Adhere to project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work while proactively communicating with project teams to support timely, high-quality project outcomes.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, technical excellence, and continuous learning across project teams.

For theConsulting Senior Associate, Hydrogeology position, theanticipatedannual base pay is$73,700 - $81,400 (CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees arenot bonuseligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note:Bonuses, commissions, and other forms ofadditionalcompensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.