Junior Groundwater Modeller

WSP

  • Calgary, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 hours ago
Job Category: SciencesJob Description:The OpportunityJoin our dynamic Earth & Environment team as a Junior Groundwater Modeller and contribute to impactful environmental projects across Canada. You'll apply your hydrogeological expertise to support groundwater assessments, contaminant transport modelling, and sustainable water resource management. This is your chance to grow your career while making a difference in communities and ecosystems.Why choose WSP?We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAreWSPWhat you can expect to do here
  • You'll support groundwater modelling projects using tools such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere or similar software.
  • You'll assist in the development of conceptual and numerical models for groundwater flow and contaminant transport.
  • You'll collaborate with hydrogeologists, geochemists, and environmental engineers on multidisciplinary projects.
  • You'll analyze and interpret hydrogeological data to inform model calibration and validation.
  • You'll contribute to technical reports, proposals, and presentations for clients and regulatory bodies.
  • You'll participate in field programs including groundwater sampling, aquifer testing, and site characterization.
What you'll bring to WSP
  • A degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, Geoscience, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with groundwater modelling software such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere, Leapfrog Works or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS, Surfer, ParaView, and Tecplot is an asset.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Eligibility for professional registration (e.g., P.Geo., EIT) is an asset.
  • A valid driver's license and willingness to travel for fieldwork.
About Us:WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.At WSP:
  • We value our people and our reputation
  • We are locally dedicated with international scale
  • We are future focused and challenge the status quo
  • We foster collaboration in everything we do
  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please

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