Geochemist

Organization: Klohn Crippen Berger

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Vancouver, BC

Posting Date: Feb 07, 2012

Deadline: Feb 23, 2012

Website: http://www.klohn.com

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering and environmental services in the hydropower, transportation, ports, infrastructure, geotechnical, mining, oil sands, oil & gas, environmental, and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Canada, Australia and Peru. Klohn Crippen Berger is a member of the Louis Berger Group, a leading international consulting firm with more than 80 offices worldwide. KCB was recently named as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies.

Headquartered in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, KCB is involved in projects around the world supported by offices in Calgary & Edmonton, Alberta; Sudbury, Ontario; Lima, Peru; and Brisbane and Perth, Australia.  At KCB, the project work is challenging and varied. 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. 

Successful candidates will join a dynamic international team of motivated and hardworking professionals committed to delivering high quality engineering and environmental services.  Initiative, strategic thinking, enthusiasm, and commitment to technical excellence are all important qualities of our team members.

• Minimum Master’s degree in geology, geochemistry, hydrochemistry or engineering geology.
• 5+ years related geochemical experience or the equivalent of education and experience.
• Geochemical experience and knowledge in the areas of acid rock drainage, neutral rock drainage, geochemical modeling, predictive water quality modeling, process water treatment / remediation, and test methods and programs.
• Knowledge of geological deposits models and experience in mineral exploration and mining.
• Knowledge and experience with applicable legislation in British Columbia, Canada and international guidelines and standards.
• Eligible or Registered as a Professional Engineer / Geoscientist in Canada.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (other languages e.g. Spanish are an asset).
• Demonstrated report and proposal writing skills.
• Good contract administration and project management skills commensurate with years of experience.
• Track record as an effective team player.
• Above average interpersonal skills.
• Availability to travel within Canada and Internationally

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