Hydrogeologist

Hydrogeologist

• Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation

• Excellent opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient management of groundwater resources, making a significant impact on mining operations and environmental sustainability.

• Role based in Labrador City, Fly in/Fly Out options available and domestic relocation can be provided

About the role

Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs. 

We are looking for a Hydrogeologist to join the Iron Ore Company of Canada Hydrogeology Team, who is responsible for supporting the characterization and management of groundwater resources to ensure safe, efficient, and dry mining operations.

This role is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to engage in a variety of activities, including conducting surveys, planning drill programs, designing monitoring networks, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Reporting to the Superintendent, you will :

• Conduct hydrogeological surveys

• Plan investigative diamond drill hole and pilot well drill programs

• Design the groundwater monitoring network

• Conduct hydrogeologic investigations, including falling/rising/pump testing

• Identify and characterize dewatering wells

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations

• Support day-to-day mine operations with a focus on mine dewatering

• Ensure the accuracy and quality of hydrogeological data through QA/QC field verification

• Help develop conceptual, numeric, and predictive hydrogeology models

• Collaborate closely with Geotechnical Engineers, Mine Planning Engineers, Dewatering Personnel, and Pit Operations teams to design and implement water management strategies

This permanent position will be offered on a fly in, fly out work roster of 2 weeks on site and 2 weeks off. If you are interested in relocating to Labrador City, relocation assistance is provided.
 

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have: 

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.

• At least 2 years of experience in hydrogeology or related field, including internships.

• Proficiency in hydrogeological, GIS Software and proficiency in mining software (e.g., Leapfrog, Vulcan)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Capability to work in both field and office settings, and willingness to work in adverse outdoor conditions.

• Adaptable to changing priorities and capable of managing multiple tasks.

• Team player with the ability to work independently

Assets:

• Familiarity with open pit mining operations and dewatering processes.

• Experience with data management software and tools

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women and indigenous peoples to apply. 

Where you’ll be working​

We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe.  ​

IOC’s operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.  We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles. ​

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company recognized one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year (for more information, click here: Rio Tinto Top Employer 2025).

À propos de Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. 

Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Chaque voix compte

Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.

Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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