Environmental Geochemist

bba; Boucherville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Environmental Geochemist to lead geochemical studies related to mine waste and water management. This role involves assessing potential impacts on water quality and developing sustainable management strategies. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in geochemistry, familiarity with key modelling tools, and a passion for environmental stewardship. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative solutions in the Energy and Natural Resources sector, where your expertise will contribute to shaping the future of sustainable practices in mining and environmental management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Applied Geochemistry and mine site remediation.
• Fluent in French and English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise geochemical characterization studies and closure plans.
• Define management methods for mine tailings to protect water quality.

Skills

Applied Geochemistry

Contaminant Hydrology

Hydrogeochemistry

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Geochemical Modelling

Education

University degree in Geology

University degree in Geological Engineering

University degree in Inorganic Chemistry

Tools

WATEQ4F

MINTEQ/MINTEQA2

MINQL

PHREEQE/PHREEQM

HSC Chemistry

CHESS

Job description

Position title: Environmental Geochemist

Your future role on our team

We are seeking an experienced environmental geochemist to perform and supervise various geochemical characterization studies (ore, tailings or mine waste rock) and closure plans. These studies include assessing acid and neutral mine drainage potential and contaminant leaching as well as predicting water quality from tailings areas. The geochemist will define acceptable management methods for mine tailings based on analysis results to prevent or control impacts on water quality and the environment. The incumbent must be familiar with current Québec, Canadian and international regulations on water management, mine tailings and mine site restoration.

With a solid knowledge of chemistry and mineralogy, the incumbent will also help select samples and design, interpret and supervise the various static and kinetic laboratory and field tests.

The incumbent must understand how passive treatment systems work in order to manage surface water at mine sites and will participate in their design. The environmental geochemist must also understand the main geochemical modelling tools and can supervise related studies.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Support the professional development of personnel from the Environment-Geochemical discipline
  
• Participate in project meetings for components related to the assigned discipline
  
• Take part in drafting proposals
  

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
  
• Desire to be in the thick of the action
  
• Results-driven
  
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge
  
• Managerial courage

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• University degree in Geology, Geological Engineering or Inorganic Chemistry with a specialization in Mineralogy or in Environmental Geochemistry
  
• At least 10 years of experience in Applied Geochemistry in the fields of environment and mine site characterization and remediation, with some experience in contaminant hydrology or hydrogeochemistry
  
• Familiarity with interpreting static and kinetic testing as well as with key geochemical modelling software, such as WATEQ4F, MINTEQ/MINTEQA2, MINQL, PHREEQE/PHREEQM, HSC Chemistry, CHESS
  
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
  
• Excellent teamwork skills within multidisciplinary engineering teams composed mainly of geotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists and environmental specialists
  
• Asset: Fluent in both French and English
  

About BBA

For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

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