Company Overview

Knight Piésold is a renowned global engineering consulting firm with over 100 years of experience. Knight Piésold has been recognized as a top employer and we take pride in fostering an excellent work environment for our employees. We believe in the one-team approach, with everyone working together towards a shared goal. Our one-team philosophy, strong knowledge-sharing culture, and mentoring program offer every member of our professional team the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their career through working on innovative and award-winning projects around the world and collaborating with top specialists and professionals in the industry.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an Experienced Hydrogeologist to join our North Bay, Ontario office.

The successful candidate will play a key role in a wide variety of hydrogeology projects and join our dedicated team of professionals, working in a multidisciplinary team environment to support our clients in the mining and power & water industries. The ideal candidate will be proactive, motivated, and ready to mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers and scientists. This position includes opportunities for domestic and international travel and may involve extended fieldwork assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and conducting site investigations, such as installing monitoring wells, pumping wells, packer testing, vibrating wire piezometers
• Characterization of baseline groundwater conditions
• Numerical groundwater modelling
• Water quality assessments
• Estimating groundwater inflows to open pits, underground mines, and seepage analyses
• Reporting to support impact assessments, feasibility studies, and mine site water management
• Working in the consulting industry and dealing directly with clients

Requirements:

• Master’s degree with a specialization in hydrogeology
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Geoscientist or Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Strong technical competence with a proven ability to think outside the box and provide innovative solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.

Pay and Benefits:

The estimated base pay range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000 CAD. Variations in salary offered will be dependent on relevant knowledge, experience, and skill level. Knight Piésold’s total compensation and benefits also include the following:

• Comprehensive health and wellness package (Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, EFAP, etc.)
• Employer RRSP contribution
• Profit sharing bonus
• Additional paid days off and office closures for Easter Monday, Remembrance Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and days between December 25th and January 1st.
• Numerous social events throughout the year
• Maternity/Paternity leave top-ups

Our Commitment:

At Knight Piésold, we emphasize developing practical solutions to meet our clients' needs. We prioritize excellent communication and interpersonal skills alongside strong technical expertise.

Knight Piésold is committed to employment equity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. Please email your resume and cover letter to northbay@knightpiesold.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Join our team and be part of a collaborative, innovative, and rewarding work environment!