Geochemist Consultant: Mine Closure Specialist

Okane Consultants; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Okane Consultants in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Geochemist to join our Saskatoon, Calgary or Cranbrook offices. You’ll work with interdisciplinary teams on mine closure projects, applying geochemical modelling and field programs.

You will lead technical tasks, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proposals while fostering partnerships with communities and Indigenous stakeholders. This role offers growth in a values-driven culture focused on environmental stewardship and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in geochemistry, earth sciences, environmental science, engineering geology or soil science.
• Registered professional (P.Geo., P.Eng., or equivalent) in a Canadian jurisdiction or eligible for registration.
• Experience with geochemical modelling software (PHREEQC, MIN3P, Geochemist’s Workbench, etc.).
• ~5+ years of relevant consulting, mining, or applied geochemistry experience.
• Experience with reactive transport modelling is an asset.
• Comfortable presenting at technical conferences is an asset.
• Genuine interest in environmental sustainability and a commitment to mitigating mining impacts.
• Embody Okane’s Core Vision and Values.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate design work with multidisciplinary teams to develop feasible mine closure plans.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports for geochemistry projects.
• Apply understanding of metal leaching and acid rock drainage to assess geochemical risks.
• Develop conceptual site models for predicting waste geochemical performance and water quality.
• Interpret test results and integrate findings into predictive models.
• Support development and calibration of geochemical and reactive transport models.
• Perform advanced data analysis, interpretation and visualization for assessments.
• Contribute to scope of work, proposals and cost estimates; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Geochemistry

Technical presentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geochemistry

Post-graduate degree in Earth Sciences

Tools

PHREEQC

MIN3P

Geochemist's Workbench

Job description

Okane Consultants in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Geochemist to join our Saskatoon, Calgary or Cranbrook offices. You’ll work with interdisciplinary teams on mine closure projects, applying geochemical modelling and field programs.

You will lead technical tasks, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proposals while fostering partnerships with communities and Indigenous stakeholders. This role offers growth in a values-driven culture focused on environmental stewardship and delivering