Junior Geochemist- Environmental or Geoscientist
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Science
Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Compliance & Protection, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Science
Sudbury, ON KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of Passion, Integrity
, and Excellence
. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter. Today's challenges demand more than just technical knowledge; they require collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of the communities, industries, and environments that we support. At KCB, our team collaborates across regions and disciplines to bring practical thinking, technical excellence, and diverse perspectives to every project.
We are problem‑solvers teams bring passion to complex challenges, integrity to every client relationship and excellence to the solutions we deliver for communities, industries, and future generations. Guided by our long‑term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.
Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is seeking a Junior
Geochemist to support our mining and environmental consulting services out of Sudbury, ON. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a close‑knit group of motivated professionals, develop your critical thinking skills, and leave a positive impact on the environment through progressive design and construction projects.
Our focus is on the application of critical thinking to the management of mine waste and water and the protection of the environment. If you continue your career journey with us, you would be part of our Mining Environmental Group (MEG). MEG’s primary centers for geochemical and environmental work are Sudbury ON and Fredericton NB.
Role Responsibilities- Assist with field monitoring programs individually or as part of a field team, including environmental studies (e.g., water sampling, geochemical sampling, hydrology, and hydrogeology) at local and remote sites.
- Use geochemical principles to perform data analyses of rock, soil, and water samples – including using geochemical and/or statistical models – to understand long‑term water quality trends.
- Identify potential risks associated with mining activities to guide development of mitigation measures.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions to communicate findings and recommendations to senior geochemists and project engineers.
- A bachelor degree in Geology, Earth Science, or Environmental Geoscience specializing in Geochemistry or equivalent; specialization in Hydrogeology/Contaminant Transport is also an asset.
- Preference will be given to candidates with graduate degrees.
- 0-3 years of relevant experience or professional internships.
- Eligibility for registration as a professional (e.g., EIT or GIT).
- Availability for field work and business travel, including to remote locations.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Valid driver’s license allowing for unrestricted driving of cars, vans, or small trucks, (e.g., Class 5 or Class G in Ontario).
- Ability to acquire a valid international passport.
- An eagerness to learn and grow.
- Self‑starters who take initiative.
- An aptitude for attention to detail.
- Problem‑solving skills.
- A strong commitment to safety, taking ownership of Health & Safety protocols.
- Respect for applying a high standard of professional and scientific rigor to all projects and deliverables.
- Attributes to become a strong team player and consultant.
- A desire to be mentored.
- Experience driving pickup trucks and ATV’s with a clean 5‑year driving record.
- Experience outdoors and knowledge or experience with field sampling for surface water, groundwater, soil, rockfill and bedrock.
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (French and Spanish language skills are an asset).
- Familiarity with or interest in geochemical modeling software such as PHREEQC and Geochemist’s Workbench, and other software tools…
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