Senior Hydrogeologist

Klohn Crippen Berger; Fredericton; 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 work on impactful projects in water management and hydrogeology, enhancing your skills while collaborating with a diverse team. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work schedules and a commitment to professional growth. With a focus on environmental sustainability, this position allows you to make a meaningful contribution to local and global projects. If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges and advancing your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Annual performance and salary reviews

Competitive bonuses

Experience-based vacation policies

Paid OT and wellness days

Flexible benefits

Commitment to ESG initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of hydrogeology experience required.
• Experience with tailings dams and water supply projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard hydrogeology software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct groundwater and hydrochemical analyses and modeling.
• Work on field and office projects related to mine water management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on hydrogeology projects.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Water Management

Groundwater Monitoring

Creative Problem-Solving

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…

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

What makes us stand out?

Our tag line “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge” reflects who we are. Broadly, KCB’s primary differentiators include:

• Our global reputation for technical excellence
• Our appetite for tackling complex problems
• Our creative perspectives fostered by diverse and inclusive teams
• Our size—large enough to secure 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 mine waste and water management. If you join 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 schedules and the opportunity to:

• Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality hydrogeological and environmental services
• Enhance your knowledge and technical skills through challenging projects
• Work on field and office projects such as tailings dams, mine water management, dewatering, water supply, and contaminant hydrogeology
• Conduct groundwater and hydrochemical analyses and modeling
• Contribute your expertise and be recognized for your contributions
• Expand your professional practice across multidisciplinary engineering projects while focusing on hydrogeology

What we require:

We value your experience and are committed to supporting your growth. Our minimum qualifications include:

• A degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Geological Engineering with ongoing professional development
• At least fifteen years of hydrogeology experience, including work on tailings dams, water management, dewatering, water supply, and contaminant hydrogeology
• Willingness to travel to remote sites for field work
• Experience designing, installing, and testing wells for water projects, aquifer studies, and monitoring
• Experience with 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 safety-focused environments with incident reporting

Additional qualities that will help you succeed include:

• Creative problem-solving skills and presentation abilities
• Mentorship willingness
• Strong rapport-building skills with clients and colleagues
• Flexibility and solution-oriented mindset

Career development and benefits:

• Hybrid work options
• Annual performance and salary reviews
• Competitive bonuses supported by PSMJ’s profitability
• Experience-based vacation policies
• Paid OT and wellness days
• Flexible benefits, including RSPs and well-being initiatives
• Commitment to WEF’s “Four Pillars” of ESG: Environment, Social, Governance, and Prosperity

We are a global organization dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees, clients, and communities feel valued. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.

Learn more about our projects at Projects - KCB and visit our Careers page for additional details.