Hydrogeologist
Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd is looking for a Hydrogeologist (Hydrotechnical Scientist)
About the Site:
- BGM’s gold exploration operations are located near the town of Wells, British Columbia.
- Wells has a population of about 250 residents and has a long history of gold mining and exploration dating back to the 1800s.
- The tourist attraction of Barkerville Historic Site is a 10-minute drive away.
- Wells hosts year-round convenience stores, and local eateries in the summer months. As a Hydrogeologist/ Hydro technologist for BGM, you will implement the groundwater and hydrometric monitoring programs. You will be responsible for data compilation, interpretation and reporting. The successful candidate will also support other environmental activities for the project.
- Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. (BGM) is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to be a part of the Environmental Team for the Barkerville Gold and Cow Mountain Projects in Wells B.C.
Main Responsibilities
- Supervision of BGM environmental technicians, summer students;
- Implement components of current environmental monitoring and sampling programs, sampling and management of reporting regimes at BGM sites;
- Performing internal inspections and facilitating regulatory inspections;
- Assisting in the formulation, preparation and implementation of environmental programs, schedules and budgets;
- Report writing, data analysis, scheduling, report editing/production, statistical analysis;
- Demonstration of leadership in health and environmental matters ensuring that unsafe practices or non-compliant behaviors do not occur;
- Maintaining positive relationships, representing BGM positively in the community;
- Performing other environmental related duties as required.
- More Information about the position:
- This position is Temporary (Mid June – End of September)
- This position has a 15 day on / 13 day off rotation. Travel days are considered work days.
- Travel to site is provided by the company from most major centers in British Columbia.
Requirements
- The candidate will need to be registered or become eligible for registration as a professional, with a British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (i.e. BC Institute of Agrologists, College of Applied Biology, Association of Professional Engineers)
- Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Physical Geography, Biology, Earth,
- Hydrotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science, Resource Management or other related discipline (recent Graduates will be considered)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Valid driver’s license class 5
- Safety conscious
- Working knowledge of British Columbia and Canadian environmental regulations, guidelines, and standards
- Innovation and proven ability to work well with others with demonstrated problemsolving skills
- Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada
- Specialized training or experience in the following filed will be an asset:
- watershed hydrology,
- ground water modeling,
- geomorphology,
- hydrology,
- Arc GIS and geospatial mapping.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to manage workload, produce technical reports, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to interpret and analyze maps and data.
- Ability to supervise auxiliary staff and contractors,
- Ability to work outdoors in the field, in all weather conditions often for long hours
- Ability to travel in a variety of vehicles/aircraft
- Must be able to deal cooperatively and effectively with other staff, agencies and the public.
Please submit your resume to jobs@barkervillegold.com

