Technical Director – Hydrogeology
| Company | GHD |
|---|---|
| Location | Mississauga, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience with your P. Geo. or P.Eng. License
- Bachelor’s Degree in Earth Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or related Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent discipline
- Proven business development capabilities in the Ontario market with outstanding client management skills and project execution capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication are required to effectively review and edit technical documentation prepared by junior and intermediate team members
- Strong understanding of soil classification; overburden and bedrock drilling methods; and soil, sediment, and groundwater sampling protocols
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to project sites throughout Ontario as required and eligibility for US work visa
Responsibilities
- Supporting pre-positioning GHD to identify new opportunities, in addition to planning, developing, and leading proposal preparation that focuses on GHD’s strengths
- Growing the business through expansion and development of internal and external clients
- Acting as a subject matter expert managing hydrogeological investigations and characterization projects in Ontario and throughout North America
- Directing, reviewing, and delivering work with other geoscientists, engineers, and environmental technologists on projects related to contaminated sites, land development, municipal planning, and infrastructure
- Providing project direction, strategy, and support related to MECP procedures for land developments, including site servicing (i.e., private wells and onsite septic system), as well as Conservation Authority development application requirements
- Providing direction, strategy and support with respect to Conservation Authority Low Impact Developments (LIDs), infiltration assessments, site water balances (treatment train tool), water balances for the protection of natural features, and field investigations to characterize watercourses, waterbodies, or wetlands
- Leading and reviewing work related to applications for land development, infrastructure, and other projects for the taking and discharge of groundwater (EASRs/PTTWs) and approvals from regulatory bodies (including, but not limited to MECP, MNRF, DFO, Conservation Authorities, and municipal requirements, including the City of Toronto)
- Mentor junior and intermediate staff to prepare high quality, defensible deliverables
Preferred Qualifications
- Qualified Person (QP) as referenced under O.Reg. 153/04 (an asset)
- Master’s degree in a related field would be considered an asset
- Understanding and experience in well sampling, landfill monitoring, and underground storage tank removals would be an asset
- Added experience in Contaminant Management Programs would be an asset
- Ability to speak/write in French and Spanish would be an asset