Hydrogeologist

Klohn Crippen Berger’s Saskatoon office is seeking an Intermediate Hydrogeologist with experience in managing field investigations and monitoring programs for groundwater and environmental projects. As a member of our global Hydrogeology Team, you will advance your career in our One Team culture that focuses on growing strong, collaborative and focused teams who enjoy themselves throughout project delivery. We value a winning attitude, a desire for learning and innovation, adaptability and flexibility, respectful engagement with our team and our client representatives, and a sense of fun.

Our project opportunities include hydrogeology and environmental services related to seepage management of tailings and water dams, mine water management, water supply, contributing to geotechnical designs for dams, geohazard assessments, contaminant hydrogeology, environmental compliance designs and groundwater engineering. This role provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to diversify their technical capabilities and experience by being involved on projects locally; in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia; and across the globe.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Join a dynamic team of motivated and hardworking professionals committed to delivering high quality hydrogeological and environmental services.
• Develop your knowledge and technical skills in hydrogeology through practical experience, on-the-job training, and mentoring from experienced Hydrogeologists.
• Engage in both field and office-based hydrogeology work on projects such as tailings and water storage dams, mine water management, dewatering, water supply, slope stability, contaminant hydrogeology and other environmental and engineering applications.
• Gain exposure to groundwater and hydrochemical analytical and modelling software packages.
• Provide input and be recognized for your contributions to the team and projects.
• Broaden your professional practice by working on multi-disciplinary engineering projects while maintaining your focus in hydrogeology.
• Travel to a variety of field locations within Canada and internationally.
  
  

We want to hear from you, if you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Environmental Sciences or Natural Resources, or a Masters in Hydrogeology.
• 6 years minimum of demonstrated hydrogeological and field investigation experience.
  
  

We value your:

• Willingness to travel and ability to work autonomously as part of a remote team environment.
• Experience designing, installing and field testing of wells for water supply projects, aquifer feasibility studies, dewatering / depressurization and monitoring projects.
• Experience in implementing and undertaking groundwater and environmental monitoring and sampling programs.
• Working knowledge of industry standard software packages including: AQTESOLV, AquiferTest, Surfer, and GIS software.
• Eligibility to become professionally registered in Canada.
• Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude, and an ability to build long-term, successful relationships with project teams and clients.
• Comprehension and application of health, safety and environmental principles, and a commitment to quality management systems.
  
  

About Us:

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with five major business units providing engineering and environmental services in the mining, hydropower, transportation, ports, infrastructure, geotechnical, oil & gas, environmental, and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in North America, Australia, South America, and Europe.

KCB is a platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed companies. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We offer professional career development tracks and salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package.

Are you up to the challenge?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé and cover letter quoting the job reference number 362-A24.

We thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.