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Region of Waterloo

Project Hydrogeologist

Kitchener, ON, Canada

Job type: Full-time · Temporary
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

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Job Number: 4897
Job Type: Temporary Full-Time
Vacancy Reason: Backfill
Temp Contract Length: Up to 18 months
Location: 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin Headquarters
Job Category: Environmental
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Hydrogeology 1
Division: Engineering and Environmental Services
Hours of Work: 35
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm | Hybrid, 3 days in office
Union: Management/Management Support
Grade: Management/Management Support Grade 05
Salary Range: $85,430.80 - $106,779.40 annually
Posting Date: October 1, 2026 at 12:00am

About Us!

The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:

Taking only what we need
Leaving some for others
Keeping the dish clean

This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.

Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.

The Role

Assists in the planning, design, management of the provision of hydrogeologic services for municipal groundwater supplies; provides technical expertise and advice on the quantity, quality and protection of the Region’s municipal groundwater supply sources; and assists in the design and implementation of source water protection programs.

Duties/Responsibilities

Works individually or as part of project teams regarding conceptual program and design studies, and development of risk management programs to meet regulations. Occasionally monitors the work of other Regional staff assigned to projects, including: Design & Construction project managers, inspectors, and surveyors; Water Services project managers and coordinators; and students. Administers contracts with consultants and contractors.
Assists in the planning, design, and management of hydrogeologic investigations to define the quantity and quality of groundwater resources, sources of surface and groundwater contamination, and supply well rehabilitation/maintenance programs. Assists in the public consultation process.
Reviews and assesses developer/consultant/external agency hydrogeologic submissions (e.g., development applications, risk assessments, watershed studies, environmental assessments) to determine gaps, defensibility, and long- and short-term impacts on the Region’s municipal groundwater supply sources. Communicates adequacies and inadequacies with same to define and negotiate issues, terms of reference, technical requirements, studies, and resolutions. Defends professional scientific/technical opinion and position regarding same.
Assists with vulnerability and activity risk assessments to meet legislative requirements, including delineation and scoring of protection areas, and assessing presence of activities creating water quality and quantity risks.
Provides technical support in the development of policies and programs to reduce the risk that land use activities could impact municipal drinking water sources, including monitoring, incentive, inspection, and awareness programs.
Assists in the preparation of submissions to the Ministry and conditions on supply well water taking permits. Compiles and interprets hydrogeologic data, and prepares documentation for submission, tracks progress and compliance requirements.
Implements hydrogeologic water quantity and quality monitoring programs. Reviews supply well performance, determines monitoring locations, parameters and monitoring frequency, analyses and tracks results, and recommends construction of new monitoring infrastructure. Assists in negotiating land access agreements with land owners for related infrastructure and monitoring network.
Assists in the implementation and maintenance of a data management system. Coordinates transfer of data and information from the hydrogeologic data management system to consultants and incorporation of project outcomes and monitoring data into same. Ensures proper handling of confidential and sensitive data.
Assists in the implementation of a supply well maintenance program. Analyses and tracks well performance, and reviews tests and rehabilitation results.
Assists in the coordination of responses to and acts as a witness in judicial appeals of permit to take water, official plan policies, and development applications.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

Researches, monitors, and evaluates hydrogeology and source water management and protection trends, legislation, practices, and technological developments.
Identifies and estimates capital project costs for assigned projects and provides same for Senior Hydrogeologist for inclusion into ten-year capital program and operating budget. Provides recommendations for monitoring equipment purchases.
Participates on project teams and working groups. Presents hydrogeologic information to divisions and departments. Occasionally makes presentations and provides advice to Planning and Works Committee and Council. Participates in the procurement process with Procurement.
Has regular contact with engineering and hydrogeological consultants, Ministry staff, area municipalities, conservation authority, public utility officials, contractors, residents, and the public to exchange information.
Performs related duties, as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of hydrogeology, geology, groundwater assessment numerical modelling and groundwater protection concepts, normally acquired through a Bachelors degree in Hydrogeology, Hydrogeological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent discipline, plus related experience.
Membership, or eligibility for membership in the Association of Professional Geoscientists, or Professional Engineers of Ontario with competence in professional geoscience.
Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, and related legislation (e.g., Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Clean Water Act, Lake Erie Source Protection Plan, Drinking Water Guidelines, Planning Act, health and safety, freedom of information).
Analytical and problem solving skills to plan and develop projects and programs; research and prepare complex technical reports and project specifications.
Human relations and communication skills to present technical reports and recommendations; conduct public presentations; present and promote objectives related to groundwater resource management and protection; communicate complex technical information; and participate as an effective team member.
Ability to read and interpret technical hydrogeology reports, letters, memos, technical journals, and literature. Ability to write project specifications and scientific articles.
Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Access, relational hydrogeologic databases and numeric modelling/visualization software.
Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends to attend public meetings.
Ability to travel within and outside Waterloo Region.
Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.

Region of Waterloo is committed to building a workforce through fair, equitable, and accessible hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and to promote a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

For questions or to request accommodations during your recruitment, onboarding or employment, please contact talentmanagement@regionofwaterloo.ca, or by calling our Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process: Region of Waterloo may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. AI does not make final hiring decisions.

Please note: candidates will be provided an update on their application. Please check your spam or junk folder occasionally as some candidates have noticed our emails in those folders (Gmail and Hotmail in particular).

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Responsibilities

The Project Hydrogeologist assists in the planning, design, and management of hydrogeologic services for municipal groundwater supplies. They provide technical expertise on groundwater quality and quantity while overseeing source water protection programs and contract administration.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, Hydrogeological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or an equivalent discipline. Membership or eligibility for membership in the Association of Professional Geoscientists or Professional Engineers of Ontario is required.

Skills

Hydrogeology
Groundwater assessment
Numerical modelling
Source water protection
Project management
Environmental engineering
Data management
Technical reporting
ArcGIS
Microsoft Office
Regulatory compliance
Contract administration
Risk assessment
Public consultation
Geoscience

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Keywords

Hydrogeology
Groundwater
Environmental Services
Source Water Protection
Engineering
Geology
Numerical Modelling
Risk Management
Environmental Assessment
Water Quality
Water Quantity
ArcGIS
Data Management
Infrastructure
Regulatory Compliance
Environmental Protection Act
Ontario Water Resources Act
Clean Water Act
Planning Act
Project Management
Contract Administration
Public Consultation
Geoscience
Professional Engineer
Professional Geoscientist

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