Intermediate Geochemist

Calgary, AB
Hybrid
Posted Aug 20, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Conduct geochemical analyses of soil, rock, and water samples to assess environmental impacts and risks associated with mining. Develop geochemical models and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design monitoring programs and remediation strategies.

Job details

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Geochemist to support our mining and environmental consulting services. Working within our EMIE Group, you will advance your career in our “One Team Culture” that focuses on growing strong, collaborative teams committed to high quality project delivery. We value a winning attitude, continual learning and innovation, adaptability and flexibility, engagement, and having fun. You would have the opportunity to work out of EMIE’s Calgary or Edmonton, AB offices, integrated within a team of environmental scientists that collaborate extensively with teams in other business units throughout the company. This role will give you the opportunity to: Conduct geochemical analyses of soil, rock, and water samples to assess environmental impact and identify potential risks associated with mining activities. Develop and implement geochemical models to predict long-term trends and assess the effectiveness of mitigation measures. Collaborate with engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, and environmental scientists to design and implement monitoring programs and remediation strategies. Prepare reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions to communicate findings and recommendations to clients and regulatory authorities. Stay current with industry developments, and best practices in geochemistry. Work with junior staff and providing guidance. Complete field work and business travel within Canada and Internationally as Project work requires. We respect the knowledge and experience you have gained to date and are willing to help you build on it. We do however request the following minimum qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Science, or Environmental Geoscience specializing in Geochemistry or equivalent; specialization in Surface Water Quality, Hydrogeology, or Contaminant Transport is also an asset. Minimum four years’ experience related to geochemical analysis. Professional or member-in-training registration (e.g., P.Geo., P.Eng.). Valid driver’s license, Class 5. We value your: Experience with geochemical modeling software such as PHREEQC and Geochemist’s Workbench, Python, R, GIS, database software, Power BI, Goldsim, Leapfrog, Openground, and/or multivariate statistical packages. Experience in environmental consulting and/or the mining sector. Respect for applying a high standard of professional and scientific rigor to all projects and deliverables. Ability to work flexible hours as required for projects. Strong initiative, problem solving ability, innovation, and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports, and general project correspondence. Team spirit, interpersonal skills and your 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. Along with continued career development, KCB offers: Hybrid home-office work opportunities. Competitive wages, with bonus potential. Vacation policy that aligns to your experience. Paid volunteer time, overtime, and sick days. Professional registration support. Retirement planning and flexibility through group RRSP options. Flexible health benefits, including social and mental well-being initiatives. Commitment to global Environmental, Social, and Governance standards. 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. From our offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, York (UK), Naas (Ireland), Sweden and Dominican Republic, our EMIE Group works on challenging projects in the Water, Power and Transportation, Oil Sands, Mining, and Oil and Gas market sectors. 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 you are interested in applying for this position, simply apply on-line with your résumé. We thank all candidates for applying; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. #LP1

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Science, or Environmental Geoscience with a specialization in Geochemistry. Candidates must have at least four years of experience in geochemical analysis and hold a professional registration such as P.Geo. or P.Eng.