Consultant, Hydrologist

Launch Your Career Protecting Water Resources & Driving Sustainable Solutions

Step into a role where your analytical mindset, field skills, and passion for water science directly support environmental stewardship across Western Canada. At ERM, you’ll work alongside industry experts who help clients solve complex water resource and hydrology challenges. This is a meaningful opportunity to deepen your technical experience, contribute to impactful projects, and grow your career within a global sustainability‑focused organization.

Why This Role Matters

Water is at the center of every major environmental decision—from mine development, to ecosystem protection, to long‑term watershed planning. As a Consultant, Hydrologist, based in Sudbury or Toronto, you will play a critical role in ensuring our clients understand how water moves, changes, and interacts with natural and industrial systems. Your work will support responsible resource development, protect ecosystems, and help shape environmental strategies that ripple far beyond the project site.

What Your Impact Is

In this role, you’ll help deliver high‑quality hydrology and water resources work that informs regulatory approvals, environmental assessments, and long‑term monitoring programs. You will:

• Analyze hydrologic, water quality, and watershed datasets to support modeling and impact assessments.
• Contribute written sections to technical reports and environmental assessments.
• Conduct fieldwork related to streamflow measurements, water sampling, instrumentation, and hydrometric surveys.
• Collaborate with specialists in water resources, aquatic biology, toxicology, and earth sciences—broadening your skill set and professional exposure.
• Ensure all work meets ERM’s quality, safety, and scientific standards.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• M.Sc. in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Water Resources Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hydrology, water quality, watershed analysis, or water resource–related experience.
• Strong academic foundation in surface water hydrology, watershed processes, or hydrogeochemical interactions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of large, multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Experience with water and sediment sampling techniques, streamflow gauging, or hydrometric equipment.
• Familiarity with water quality or hydrologic modeling tools (e.g., HEC‑HMS, SWMM, GoldSim, PHREEQC depending on background).
• Ability to code or conduct statistical analyses using R or similar tools.
• Experience with GIS or geological/watershed software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, Geosoft Target, or 3D visualization tools).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform project tasks, including:
  • Hydrologic and water quality data analysis
  • Drafting sections of technical reports
  • Conducting water sampling, streamflow measurements, and field surveys
  • Completing data and literature reviews
• Deliver work within defined scope, budget, and schedule while maintaining ERM’s quality standards.
• Collaborate with technical teams in water resources, aquatic biology, and toxicology to support environmental impact assessment and monitoring programs.