Principal Hydrogeologist OUR PURPOSE To unlock a sustainable future, we apply our combined expertise to create a positive impact for the planet and future generations. At Matrix Solutions we collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future. WHO WE ARE One of Canada’s leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services. With a proud history of nearly 40 years delivering innovative, pragmatic, and sustainable solutions for public and private sector clients. Matrix is a proud part of Montrose Environmental Group, with a network of 3500+ staff across 90+ locations around the world. WHAT WE DO We partner with clients and communities to solve challenges. It’s our job to unlock solutions that shape a resilient future where our clients, people, communities, and environment thrive. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate. ABOUT THE ROLE: This is an exciting opportunity for a Principal Hydrogeologist to join a well-established groundwater business and bring your flare and experience to help continue market growth. As Principal Hydrogeologist you will be responsible for providing principal technical hydrogeological expertise in the Canadian Water market and integrating with and supporting global projects. The role will be instrumental in collaborating with commercial, project management, and technical leaders to create opportunities to plan, develop, deliver and operate a range of projects. This is a key role in supporting growth of the Canadian hydrogeology team, in terms of team development and career growth, building technical capability. You will be a technical and project lead, as well as delivering technically excellent water services and consultancy services outcomes. You will keep abreast of new methods, technologies and developments impacting our business in order to recommend change to current or new direction by tracking and contributing to industry developments, thus ensuring Matrix Solutions is applying the latest technical developments. You will be a market leader and help drive client and business development, and be responsible for winning work, identifying the next strategic opportunities and support the winning of those opportunities. Through regular industry participation, you will develop and maintain strong key client relationships, identify emerging opportunities with clients and act as a trusted advisor to Matrix Solutions clients. Are you looking to… Apply geoscience principles to provide solutions for hydrogeological problems. Have flexibility and autonomy without geographic or profit center limitations to develop, manage and undertake projects and technical studies related to groundwater in support of water resources, municipal water supply, mining, infrastructure, brownfields, and others as appropriate. Participate in the analysis and design of complex and technically challenging projects. Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry. Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Canadian and global regions. Join a well-respected environmental consulting company. As a Principal Hydrogeologist you will join our Mississauga or Guelph office as part of our Hydrogeology team. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of activities with responsibilities as follows: Client and business development, directly supporting and driving growth, profitability and operational objectives in the groundwater resources market related to associated service sectors including municipal, provincial, federal government; mining; infrastructure development; manufacturing; chemicals; and oil and gas. In partnership with the Service Directors, Technical Directors, and other principals, take a lead role in pursuing and developing market development strategies to expand municipal groundwater supply, groundwater resources, mining, and dewatering services across Canada. Supporting the hydrogeology teams in Eastern and Western Canada with proposal preparation, scope of work development, and client deliverables. Support the development of technical best practices as part of our global community of practices. Work with market sector leads, client account leads, senior technical delivery staff, and project managers, supporting them in proposal preparation, scope of work development, and client deliverables. Undertake client and regulatory liaison. Perform and supervise complex hydrogeological investigations including collation and quality management of environmental and hydrogeological data, analysis of data, and report writing. Provide technical oversight and mentoring to junior, intermediate, and senior hydrogeologists, supporting career development and growth. Work with other principals in the development of conceptual and numerical geological and hydrogeological models for municipal water supplies, source water protection, mining, water resource studies, and dewatering assessments. Support the development of new client relationships, and continued growth of existing client relationships through project-based client interaction, assisting with maintaining and developing relationships with those clients and through leading business development efforts. Contribute to a positive and collaborative working environment and encourage the contribution of ideas to continuously improve projects and processes. Work in a collaborative manner with multidisciplinary colleagues internationally to identify client and project opportunities for the delivery of hydrogeological services in international markets in support of Montrose operations in USA, Europe, Canada, and Australia. What We Are Looking For Master’s or PhD degree (M.Sc./M.Eng./PhD) in hydrogeology. Licensed Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.), or Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. Licenses in additional provinces are considered an advantage given this is a Canada wide role. Greater than 20 years’ documented hydrogeological work experience with a focus on municipal groundwater supply and physical hydrogeology projects (Ontario experience a requirement). Expertise in physical hydrogeology (contaminant hydrogeology is an asset), including mining, municipal groundwater supply, source water protection, surface water and groundwater interaction, groundwater modeling (FEFLOW and Modflow is an advantage), integrated groundwater and surface water modeling (MIKE SHE/FEFLOW, or similar is an advantage), and low temperature geothermal resource development (an advantage). Proven track record of client and business development experience in municipal groundwater supply and groundwater resources market. Experience in successfully delivering hydrogeological projects with health and safety prioritized above all else. Must be willing and able to travel for short to medium term assignments (within Canada and internationally) with occasional overnight travel and flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required. Requirement to travel and participate in remote client/project site visits work, and the ability to adapt to unpredictable and/or inclement field conditions and changing schedules. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Valid Class G driver’s license. Ability to display leadership, initiative and engage decision making skills. Proven experience in developing, nurturing, and growing a hydrogeology team. Enthusiasm for hydrogeology, demonstrating a desire and commitment to Continued Professional Development. Knowledgeable of Federal and Provincial/Territorial Environmental Acts and Regulations in Canada. Why Choose Matrix At Matrix you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live our purpose and values and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities. Click the Apply button. Are you the one we're looking for? Please apply to us directly. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time. Matrix is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Matrix provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly. Please follow us on LinkedIn (@Matrix Solutions Inc.) for ongoing updates about our people and business. For more information about Matrix Solutions, please visit www.matrix-solutions.com and don’t forget to our bookmark our careers page. While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. We’re blazing new trails. Forget everything you think you know about how environmental companies work. Montrose Environmental Group was designed from the ground up to deliver a better experience and better outcomes for both our clients and our employees. We’re growing rapidly—with a purpose. We’re bringing the best minds on board, and giving them the freedom to focus on what matters most: coming up with ingenious, effective ways to measure, assess, and address real-world situations. The kind that face industries of all kinds right now, and the kind that we want to be the first to see on the horizon. When we do that, we add value. We create opportunities for our clients and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We make a real difference in the world around us. You can help lead the way. Are you ready to innovate? Collaborate? Meet the requirements of ever-evolving regulations and keep up with the demands of a dynamic, expanding team? Work across disciplines to develop solutions no one has seen before? Apply today to join our Montrose team! Montrose is committed to being an inclusive workplace. Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. You can read more about EEO compliance here and here as well as information on the pay transparency nondiscrimination provision here. Montrose believes in accessibility for all. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.
