Geochemist

RGC - Rui Sheng Consulting (Shenzhen) Co. LTD; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

SLR Consulting (Canada) is seeking a Geochemist to join a team of hydrogeologists, geochemists and water resource engineers in western Canada. You will support projects in Canada, Australia and Chile, working on ARD/ML assessments and related data collection, reporting and modeling.

The role offers opportunities to develop groundwater and load-balance modeling using Excel or GoldSim, with field sampling, data interpretation and technical reporting as part of your responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Academic background in geology, geochemistry, or related specializations.
• Master’s degree would be considered an asset.
• Professional registration or eligibility to register as GIT or EIT.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret geochemical and mineralogical data, including ABA data.
• Collaborate to develop inputs to water and contaminant load balance models.
• Prepare technical reports documenting methodology, parameters, results and effects.
• Contribute to planning and QA/QC and present results in tables/graphs.

Education

Geology

Geochemistry

Professional registration or eligibility (GIT/EIT)

Master's degree (asset)

Job description

We 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. 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.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
• The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000.
• Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.

Contract and Working Hours

Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Professional registration or eligibility to register as a GIT or EIT.
• Academic background in geology, geochemistry, 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 support the preparation of technical reports prepared by senior staff and peers.
• Valid driver’s license, and willingness to undertake short term travel for fieldwork when needed.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it.

We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space.

We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better.

We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.