hydrogeologist

Geochemistry Specialization

• Water analysis
• Sediment and silts analysis
• Rock and source analysis
• Residuals and soils analysis
• Mineral geochemistry
• Hydrogeochemistry
• Geochemical data interpretation
• Geochemical data processing
• Field sampling and preparation
• Analytical geochemistry

Geology Specialization

• Well log interpretation
• Remote sensing (e.g., satellite image interpretation)
• Hydrogeology
• Field stratigraphy
• Environmental geology
• Air photography interpretation

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• Registration as a professional geologist

Area of Work Experience

• Design

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

• Project management software
• MS Office

Computer Experience

• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Outlook

Area of Specialization

• Water resources
• Municipal or urban

Work Setting

• Consulting engineering company
• Consulting geology, geophysics or engineering firm

Specific Skills

• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates
• Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements
• Conduct field services for civil works
• Conduct feasibility studies, economic analyses, municipal and regional traffic studies, environmental impact studies or other investigations
• Conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for development of topographic, soil, hydrological or other information and prepare reports

Resource Usage and Environmental Studies

• Water analysis
• Waste management (storage)
• Site remediation
• Groundwater movement analysis
• Environmental assessment
• Long-range transport of pollutants (e.g. acid rain)

Security and Safety

• Secret clearance

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise

• 1 to 2 people

Work Location Information

• Urban area

Type of Resources

• Ground water

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Accurate
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized

Geoscientists Specific Skills

• Plan, direct and participate in geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies, drilling and geological testing programs
• Plan, direct and participate in analyses of geological, geochemical and geophysical survey data, well logs and other test results, maps, notes and cross sections
• Plan and conduct analytical studies of core samples, drill cuttings and rock samples to identify chemical, mineral, hydrocarbon and biological composition
• Identify and advise on anticipated natural risks

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Disability benefits
• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)