CV - Russell Laird Chown, P.Geo.

Expertise

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Hydrogeological assessment 


Peer review


Water taking permits


Municipal infrastructure


Environmental assessment

Education

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University of Wollongong

New South Wales

Australia


B.Sc. (Honours) 

Structural Geology

1992

Membership

 

Professional  Geoscientists Ontario (PGO)


International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)


Geological Association of Canada (GAC)


Professional Profile

Construction site with a large hole and equipment.

Russell Chown began his career in geoscience in 1986 with the Australian Geological Survey. He received his University degree in 1992 and worked in the Australian mining industry until 1999 when he immigrated to Canada.


Russell has worked in the Canadian land development and environmental sectors for 26 years. He is a Professional Geoscientist in Ontario, with a comprehensive knowledge of resource & contaminant hydrogeology.


Russell has excellent technical, organizational, time management and communication skills. His commitment to safety is constant, and he is recognized as a quality leader.

Employment History

Man squatting near a small water channel under construction.

 40 years of geoscience experience, with 26 years in the Ottawa region 

  • 2024 to present: Senior Hydrogeologist/Principal at RLC-HydroG 
  • 2021 – 2024: Senior Hydrogeologist at BluMetric
  • 2018 – 2020: Senior Hydrogeologist at WSP
  • 2015 – 2018: Senior Hydrogeologist at Paterson
  • 2011 – 2014: Senior Hydrogeologist at McIntosh Perry 
  • 2004 – 2011: Senior Hydrogeologist at BluMetric
  • 2000 – 2004: Geoscientist at Aqua Terre Solutions 
  • 1992 – 2000: Geologist at GeoGas, Kembla Coal and Coke,  and BHP
  • 1986 - 1988: Australian Geological Survey

Project Management

Russell Chown has extensive experience as a client and project manager having successfully managed hundreds of complex projects with a focus on decisive planning, cost control, customer satisfaction, and highest quality deliverables. 


He has specialized in projects relating to regulatory approvals, permits, and liaison with regulatory agencies.

Training and Professional Development

Mount Isa Mine, Queensland 1986

  • Critical Thinking in Pumping Test Interpretation, Ottawa, ON, 2025.
  • Emergency First Aid + Level C CPR + AED, St. John Ambulance, Ottawa, ON, 2024.
  • WHMIS 2015 for Workers, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), ON, 2023. 
  • Contractor Safety Orientation, Hydro Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, 2023.
  • Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR), BluMetric, Ottawa, ON, 2021.
  • Supervisor Health and Safety, BluMetric, Ottawa, ON, 2021.
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis, WSP, Ottawa, ON, 2018.
  • Accessibility to Ontarians with Disabilities Act, WSP, Ottawa, ON, 2018.
  • Ground Disturbance Safety, Occupational Safety Group (OSG), London, ON, 2018.
  • Asbestos Awareness, Worksite Safety Compliance Centre, Ottawa, ON, 2018.
  • Advanced Hydrogeological Concepts / AQTESOLV, Colorado School of Mines, Baltimore, Maryland, US, 2011.
  • Demonstrating & Documenting Environmental Due Diligence., ON, 2010. 
  • Groundwater Pollution and Hydrology, Princeton Hydrogeology, Orlando, Florida, US, 2005.
  • Phase Two Environmental Sampling, Burlington, E-Education Associates, ON, 2003.
  • Phase One Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), Aesac Inc., Toronto, ON, 2002.
  • 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER (Standard 29CFR 1910.120), Acute Services, Ottawa, ON, 2001.
  • Coal Mines Safety Induction Training, NSW Mines Rescue Station, Singleton, NSW, Australia, 1997.
  • Environmental Assessment, BHP, Elmira Colliery, NSW, Australia, 1996.