Senior Hydrogeologist

Klohn Crippen Berger; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join their dynamic Mining Environmental Group. This role offers the chance to tackle complex challenges in hydrogeology while working on impactful projects related to mine water management and contaminant hydrogeology. You'll collaborate with a motivated team, enhance your skills through diverse projects, and enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment. The company is committed to professional development and values a respectful, inclusive workplace. If you're passionate about making a positive environmental impact and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Annual performance reviews

Competitive bonuses

Experience-based vacation policies

Paid overtime

Wellness days

Flexible benefits

Commitment to ESG initiatives

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hydrogeology experience in mine water management.
• Experience designing and testing wells for water projects.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software for groundwater analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct groundwater and hydrochemical analysis and modelling.
• Participate in field and office-based work on water management projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on hydrogeology projects.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Groundwater Analysis

Environmental Monitoring

Creative Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Geology

Degree in Hydrogeology

Degree in Geological Engineering

Tools

AQTESOLV

Leapfrog

Surfer

GIS

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

SEEP/W

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to…

1. Leave a positive impact on the environment through progressive design?
2. Work in a close-knit group of motivated professionals?
3. Focus on continued growth and development?
4. Develop your critical thinking skills?
5. Develop a career that provides a mix of local and global projects?

What makes us stand out?

Our tagline “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge” reflects our values. Broadly, KCB’s primary differentiators are:

• Our global reputation for technical excellence
• Our appetite to tackle problems with unique complexities
• Our creative perspectives from diverse and inclusive teams
• Our size — large enough to win intriguing projects, small enough to know you by name
• Everyone maintains a technical focus

What you would engage in:

Our focus is on applying critical thinking to the management of mine waste and water. If you continue your career with us, you will be part of our Mining Environmental Group, based in Vancouver, Nanaimo, Fredericton, Montreal, Toronto, Sudbury, or Phoenix, USA. The Senior Hydrogeologist role offers flexible hybrid work arrangements and provides opportunities to:

• Join a dynamic team delivering high-quality hydrogeological and environmental services
• Enhance your knowledge and skills through challenging projects
• Participate in field and office-based work on projects like tailings and water storage dams, mine water management, dewatering, water supply, and contaminant hydrogeology
• Conduct groundwater and hydrochemical analysis and modelling
• Contribute your expertise and be recognized for your input
• Broaden your professional practice through multidisciplinary engineering projects while focusing on hydrogeology

What we require:

We value your knowledge and experience and seek candidates with:

• A degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Geological Engineering with ongoing professional development
• At least fifteen years of hydrogeology experience, including work on tailings, water dams, mine water management, dewatering, water supply, and contaminant hydrogeology
• Willingness to travel to remote sites for fieldwork
• Experience designing, installing, and testing wells for water projects, aquifer feasibility, dewatering, and monitoring
• Experience in groundwater and environmental monitoring and sampling
• Proficiency with industry-standard software such as AQTESOLV, Leapfrog, Surfer, GIS, MODFLOW, FEFLOW, and SEEP/W
• Eligibility for professional registration in your jurisdiction
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in a safety-focused environment with incident reporting

Additional qualities that will help you succeed include:

• Creative problem-solving skills and presentation abilities
• Willingness to mentor and be mentored
• Strong rapport-building skills with clients and colleagues
• Flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset

Along with career development, KCB offers:

• Hybrid work options
• Annual performance and salary reviews
• Competitive bonuses based on profitability
• Experience-based vacation policies
• Paid overtime and wellness days
• Flexible benefits including RSP, social, and mental health initiatives
• Commitment to WEF’s “Four Pillars” of ESG: Environment, Social, Governance, and Prosperity

We are committed to a respectful, equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees, clients, and communities feel valued. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.

To learn more about our projects, visit Projects - KCB, and for more career details, visit our Careers page.