Hydrogeologist

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” says a lot about who we are. In broad terms,we think KCB’s primary differentiators are:

- our global reputation for technical excellence
- our appetite to tackle problems with unique complexities
- our creative perspectives that come through 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**:

- Join a dynamic team of 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 professionals.
- 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.

**What we require**:
We respect the knowledge and experience you have gained to date and are willing to help you build on it. We do however require the following qualifications:

- A Master’s degree in Hydrogeology is preferred; however a degree in geology or engineering with more than five years hydrogeology experience can be considered.
- At least five years’ experience in hydrogeology related to dewatering, water supply, contaminant hydrogeology. Additional experience with tailings and water storage dams, and mine water management are considered an asset.
- 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.
- Project management and business development experience.
- .An ability to build relationships with multidisciplinary project-based teams
- Experince in a safety focused environment with near miss and incident reporting requirements.

In addition to the must have requirements you will excel in the role if you have the following:

- A keen attention to details
- An ability to find creative solutions and know how to present them
- A willingness to mentor others and be mentored
- An ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues, and industry partners
- Demonstrate that you are flexible and seek solutions rather than focus on problems

**Along with continued career development, KCB offers**:

- Hybrid work opportunities
- Annual performance and salary review
- PSMJ’s supported track record of profitability, leading to above average bonus payouts
- Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
- Paid OT, and sick days
- Flexible benefits, including RSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
- Commitment to global ESG standards