KBM Resources Group is an independently-owned natural resources consulting firm based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Our clients include resource-based industries such as mining, forestry and renewable energy, as well as all levels of government, First Nations and NGOs. At the heart of our business is our aerial survey service with integrated GIS mapping. We have over 30 staff, and we are growing!
KBM is currently seeking an enthusiastic, motivated natural resource intern to join our team. The purpose of the internship is to build the natural resource based skills of a recent graduate, including: knowledge of government policy and legislation; problem solving, the use of LiDAR and aerial imagery to solve natural resource-based problems; mapping and GIS skills; and data manipulation.
The successful candidate will be working in our Thunder Bay office under the supervision of a Resource Development Consultant.
Application Deadline: February 14, 2014 or until position is filled
Major Responsibilities:
- Interpret legislation and policy (e.g. the Aggregate Resources Act and associated Provincial Standards)
- Create detailed, site-specific map products using GIS
- Produce written documents to support projects (including permit applications, project reports, responses to request for proposals, etc.)
- Use LiDAR-derived data to support project needs
- Create graphs and diagrams based on available data
- Provide support to additional projects involving digital imagery and/or LiDAR when required
- Participate in site visits and field work when required.
Required Competencies:
- Recent graduate from a degree or diploma program in natural resources (e.g. forestry, biology, geology, geography, environmental studies/science, etc.)
- Knowledge of natural resource-based industries (forestry, mining, renewable energy, etc.)
- GIS proficiency
- Technical writing skills
- Strong organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
Additional Assets:
- Access to personal vehicle
- Remote field experience
- Current First Aid certificate
Benefits of Working at KBM:
- $39,520
- Includes comprehensive and competitive benefits package
- Relatively flexible work schedule
- Dynamic and exciting work environment
- Opportunity for full time employment upon completion of internship
To express an interest in this opportunity, please forward a cover letter and resume to Shawn Mizon at smizon@kbm.on.ca .
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Successful candidates must complete a pre-employment background check.
- Posted by: ksaunders
- Company: KBM Resources Group
- Province: Thunder Bay
- Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
- Job type: Geomatics
- Salary: 30,000 to 49,000
- Job category: Analysts
- Tags: Aerial - Canada - First Nations - geography - geology - Geomatics program - GIS - GPS/IMU - IMU - LiDAR - spatial data - UAV
- Job expires in: 45 days
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