Junior Hydrogeologist

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities?  Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity  

Dillon’s Physical Hydrogeology group is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Hydrogeologist to join our team in one of our Western offices (Calgary, Edmonton), or Ontario offices (Ottawa, London, Windsor, North York), or Atlantic offices (Fredericton, Saint John, Sydney, St. John’s). The successful candidate will support senior staff on a variety of hydrogeological and environmental projects. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in field investigations, data collection, analysis, and reporting. You will be involved in projects related to groundwater resource management, contaminant hydrogeology, and environmental remediation.

What your day will look like

• Participate in and supervise field programs, including well drilling operations for the installation of monitoring wells, soil and groundwater sampling/monitoring, and geological logging.
• Conduct various hydraulic tests, including slug/recovery/pumping tests, to assess aquifer properties.
• Assist with hydrogeological investigations for landfills, including monitoring and impact assessment.
• Support dewatering projects, including assessment, design, and monitoring.
• Collect, manage, and interpret hydrogeological data.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, work plans, and proposals.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols in all field and office activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, senior hydrogeologists, and other team members.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Learning & Development (6%)

• A commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

What you will need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Engineering Geology, or a related field.
• Eligible for or working towards professional registration (e.g., P.Geo., P.Eng., G.I.T., E.I.T.).
• Strong academic understanding of hydrogeological principles and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork, sometimes in remote locations and variable weather conditions.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

• Previous field experience (co-op, internship, or volunteer) involving drilling, groundwater sampling, or hydraulic testing.
• Familiarity with hydrogeological software (e.g., Aquifer test Pro, Feflow, Modflow, Surfer, GIS software).
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations.
• First Aid and H2S Alive certifications.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. 

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

 Dillon is a certified Great Place to Work. This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering an outstanding employee experience and cultivating an exceptional workplace culture. At Dillon, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. This designation reflects our ongoing efforts to ensure that our workplace is not just a place of work, but a community where everyone can thrive.

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan

• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.

• A competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions

• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options

• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.  We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. 

• Learning and Development opportunities

• As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization
• We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.

• Focus on Innovation

• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.

• Employee and Family Assistance program

• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.

• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

• Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
• Wellness Subsidy
• Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes  and dance classes.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. We encourage you to contact us if you require accommodation during the interview process. We would love to hear from you!