Junior Water Scientist – New Afton Mine

Okanagan Indian Band Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Okanagan Indian Band Group is seeking a junior water scientist to start in April 2026. The role blends field and office work and reports to the Senior Water Specialist, supporting environment, lands and permitting and underground technical services teams on a variety of mining and environmental projects.

Responsibilities include sampling, data compilation, hydrogeological support, monitoring, and coordination with contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Environmental/Mining Engineering.
• Registered, or eligible for registration as a professional in training (GIT, EIT, P.Ag among others may be acceptable).
• 1–3 years of experience relevant to the key responsibilities, with a preference for underground mining.
• Microsoft Office and data management skills.
• Class 5 Driver’s License and access to personal transportation.

Responsibilities

• Collect water samples, record and compile seepage information, and contribute to water management for the underground mine.
• Track and monitor the underground water balance and the site wide water balance.
• Compile data and prepare charts and memos to provide input to water management activities.
• Support hydrogeological investigations and water-related risk management teams.
• Support surface water and groundwater monitoring activities and associated data management.
• Contribute to the company's environmental, social and governance team.
• Project coordination and contractor management.
• This is a safety sensitive role and will act as the representative for the environment team in the underground mine; and
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Data management

Microsoft Office

Education

Environmental Science / Geology / Environmental/Mining Engineering degree

Job description

Position Overview:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a junior water scientist, commencing in April 2026. This position will report to theSenior Water Specialist, and provide assistance to the Environment, Lands and Permitting and Underground Technical Services teams. The position includes a blend of field and office work and will provide exposure to wide variety of mining and environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect water samples, record and compile seepage information, and contribute to water management for the underground mine;
• Track and monitor the underground water balance and the site wide water balance;
• Compile data and prepare charts and memos to provide input to water management activities;
• Supporthydrogeological investigations and water-related risk management teams;
• Support surface waterand groundwater monitoring activitiesand associated data management;
• Contribute to the companies environmental, social and governance team;
• Project coordination and contractor management;
• This isasafety sensitive role and willact as the representative for the environment team in the underground mine; and
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Environmental/Mining Engineering;
• Registered, or eligible for registration as a professional in training(GIT, EIT, P.Ag among others may be acceptable);
• 1-3years of experience relevant to the key responsibilities, with a preference to underground mining experience;
• Microsoft Officeand data managementskills; and
• Class 5 Driver’s License and access to personal transportation.

Preference will be given to those with:

• Experience in the mining sector or water management in other sectors;
• Organization and analysis of monitoring data; and
• Technical writing, presentation andreport compilation.

Other Requirements

Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:

• Successful completion of pre-placement functional screen
• Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada
• Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements