Consulting Geochemist (Field Based)

Canadian Inclusion; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 118,000 - 147,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is hiring a Consulting Geochemist based in Vancouver, BC for a part-time, 6-month assignment. You will lead geochemical characterization studies, ML/ARD management, and environmental permitting inputs for large-scale projects, mentoring teams and delivering high-quality technical work.

The role requires MSc or PhD in Geochemistry, 6+ years consulting experience, and a registered professional in Canada. Travel to client locations across a broad geographic area is expected.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geochemistry or related field.
• 6+ years consulting experience in geochemistry, water resource management, impact assessment, and permitting.
• Registered professional in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• Experience leading geochemical characterization studies and ML/ARD management programs.
• Strong understanding of environmental assessment, permitting processes and regulatory drivers in mining.

Responsibilities

• Be the lead geochemist responsible for technical execution of geochemical characterization studies and ML/ARD management inputs into environmental assessment and permitting for large-scale projects.
• Serve as senior technical reviewer to ensure deliverables meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Deliver insights and value through technical analyses and development of mass balance and geochemical models.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop modeling studies that provide client value.
• Provide expertise to expand integrated water management services to clients in Canada.
• Drive growth across environmental impact assessment, land planning, siting and permitting, risk assessment, and water resources.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Geochemistry

Water management

Permitting

Leadership

Team mentorship

Regulatory knowledge

Technical analysis

Education

MSc or PhD in Geochemistry or related field

Job description

Consulting Geochemist (Field Based) (Biotech)

ERM is hiring a Consulting Geochemist based in Vancouver, BC, you will play a highly visible leadership role supporting some of Canada's most significant mining and resource development projects. Leveraging your expertise in geochemistry, water resource management, environmental assessment, and permitting, you will lead complex technical studies, mentor multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, and help shape the growth of ERM's environmental consulting practice. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside globally recognized experts dedicated to solving complex sustainability challenges. This is a part-time (20 hours per week) limited-term role for a duration of 6 months, extendable.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the lead geochemist responsible for technical execution of existing project work related to geochemical characterization studies and ML/ARD management as inputs into environmental assessment and permitting for large-scale capital projects.
• Serve as senior technical reviewer to ensure deliverables achieve client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Deliver insights and value for clients through technical analyses and the development of robust mass balance and geochemical models.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, aquatics, and toxicology specialists, to develop modelling studies that provide value to clients.
• Provide expertise to expand ERM's integrated water management services to our client base in Canada.
• Serve as a key member of the core technical team driving growth across environmental impact assessment, land planning, facility siting and permitting, risk assessment, and water resources management.
• Capitalize on existing ERM client relationships to expand ERM's profile and market share through a combination of technical excellence and business development.
• Provide senior technical expertise on major, multimillion-dollar projects throughout Canada and globally.

Required

• MSc or PhD in Geochemistry or a related field.
• 6+ years consulting experience in geochemistry, water resource management, impact assessment, and permitting.
• Registered professional in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated experience leading geochemical characterization studies and ML/ARD management programs.
• Solid understanding of environmental assessment, permitting processes, and regulatory drivers within the mining sector.
• High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices.
• Experience developing technical analyses, mass balance models, and geochemical models.
• Well-developed team-building and influencing skills.
• Unquestionable integrity and professional credibility.
• Experience effectively addressing complex client and business challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and people management capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive outlook, collaborative mindset, and commitment to the success of a global organization.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

For the Consulting Geochemist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $117,800–$147,300(CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.