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We are SLR Consulting (Canada), an 800+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver services to our clients through the integration of over 30 disciplines to help address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.
Role
SLR has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Hydrologist to join our growing Hydrogeology and Hydrology Team in Western Canada. In this role, you will provide senior technical leadership on a diverse range of hydrology projects across mining, energy, infrastructure, and resource development sectors. You will lead hydrologic investigations, monitoring programs, and water balance assessments while supporting project delivery, technical excellence, client relationships, and the continued growth of SLR's hydrology practice. As a senior member of the team, you will mentor junior staff, contribute to business development initiatives, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and practical water resources solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities
Lead hydrological assessments and investigations across mining, infrastructure, and resource development projects
Provide subject matter expertise on hydrologic processes, client advisory support, and input to project planning, design, and mining-related decisions
Design and oversee hydrometric and monitoring programs, including field data collection, instrumentation, and data management systems, in line with provincial standards
Lead hydrologic modelling and water balance studies to support predictive analysis for project design, planning, and operational decision-making
Provide senior technical review and QA/QC of hydrology deliverables, including technical reports, modelling studies, and regulatory submissions
Support Environmental Flow Needs (EFN) assessments and the development of flow recommendations for environmental assessment, permitting, and water management applications
Support project delivery and client coordination through development of scopes, budgets, schedules, and forecasting, and contribute to proposals and business development activities
Mentor junior and intermediate staff and support technical development of the team
Work with multidisciplinary teams to identify hydrologic constraints, risks, and opportunities across projects.

Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in hydrology or water resources, preferably within a consulting environment
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geoscience, Environmental Science, Physical Geography, Engineering, or a related discipline
Professional registration as a P. Geo or eligibility for immediate registration
Demonstrated experience leading hydrologic investigations, monitoring programs, and hydrologic/hydraulic modelling
Strong experience with water balance assessments and applied hydrology in both natural and developed systems
Proven ability supporting or managing project delivery, including budgets, schedules, and client relationships
Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
Experience mentoring and supporting junior technical staff
Working knowledge of provincial and federal regulatory frameworks relevant to water resources
Willingness to travel for field programs and client meetings
Working @ SLR
At SLR, you'll be part of a technically strong and collaborative team where your expertise will directly shape project outcomes and client decisions. We value long-term growth, professional development, and creating opportunities for our people to take on meaningful technical and leadership responsibility.

Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team:
Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $155,000. Final compensation will be commensurate with education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location
Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.
SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.