Geochemist

SLR Consulting; Vancouver; Hybride; CAD 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive benefits

Vacation

Wellness initiatives

Résumé du poste

SLR Consulting Canada is seeking a highly skilled Geochemist to join our team, supporting projects across Canada and potentially abroad. You will work with hydrogeologists and water resource engineers on ARD/ML assessments, sampling, data interpretation, modeling, and reporting.

The role includes QA/QC, technical reporting, travel for fieldwork, and opportunities to advance groundwater modeling using Excel or GoldSim, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as Geochemist in consulting, mining sector preferred.
• Professional registration or eligibility (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) is required or eligible.
• Academic background in geology, geochemistry, engineering, biology, or related fields.
• Knowledge of federal/provincial regulations; BC/ON/Yukon/NW Territories permitting experience helpful.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and liaise with regulatory bodies and First Nations.

Responsabilités

• Review and interpret geochemical and mineralogical data, including ABA-related data.
• Collaborate with geochemists and scientists to develop inputs for load balance models.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports detailing methodology, inputs, results and effects.
• Contribute to project planning, QA/QC, and present results in tables and figures.

Connaissances

Geochemistry experience

Data interpretation

Report writing

Regulatory liaison

Communication

Formation

Master's degree (asset)

Geology/Geochemistry background

Outils

Excel

GoldSim

Description du poste

## GeochemistApply: Vancouver, Canada: Kamloops, Canada: Victoria, Canada: Nanaimo, Canada: Kelowna, Canada: Full time: Posted Today: JR102700We are SLR Consulting (Canada), an 1000+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver services to our clients through the integration of over 30 disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.As our new Geochemist, you will play an important role in broadening SLR’s expertise in integrated Mine Water Management, supporting projects and offices across Canada and potentially abroad. We offer the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement, with primarily remote work arrangements possible for suitable candidates. We are seeking a Geochemist to join our team of hydrogeologists, geochemists, and water resource engineers in western Canada. Within our team, you will support projects in Canada, Australia, and Chile, where SLR provides expertise to mining companies and government agencies on aspects of our project work related to Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) and Metal Leaching (ML). You will work with our geochemists and hydrogeologists in a range of field and office tasks, including rock/water sampling as part of an ARD/ML assessment, drilling supervision, data visualization and interpretation, and reporting. You will be given the opportunity to develop advanced groundwater modeling skills and/or water and load balance modeling using Excel or GoldSim. This position will require a highly motivated individual who has a passion for geoscience and is seeking to develop a broad skill set. **Responsibilities*** Review and interpret geochemical and mineralogical data, including static testing data related to Acid Base Accounting (ABA) and related data.* Collaborate with other geochemists and scientists to acquire relevant geochemical data and develop inputs to water and contaminant load balance models.* Prepare comprehensive technical reports documenting modelling methodology, input parameters, results, and potential environmental effects.* Contribute to planning and implementing projects, including QA/QC and the presentation of results in tabular and graphical formats, and preparing reports. **Working at SLR** With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. * Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team: Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives* The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $140,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.* Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement **Qualifications*** Minimum five years of experience as Geochemist, which must include relevant consulting experience in the mining sector, including mine waste geochemistry assessment* Professional registration or eligibility is required (P.Geo. or P.Eng.)* Academic background in geology, geochemistry, engineering, biology, or other relevant specializations. Master’s degree would be considered an asset.* Knowledge and experience with applicable federal and provincial regulations and guidelines, preferably with a working knowledge of British Columbia, Ontario, Yukon, and/or Northwest Territories mine permitting processes.* Ability to prepare technical reports in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and to communicate and liaise effectively with members of regulatory bodies, industry, special interest groups and First Nations are also required* Valid driver’s license, and willingness to undertake short term travel for project meetings and fieldwork when needed.