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Intermediate Geochemist

Stantec

Burnaby

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CAD 79,000 - 123,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Geochemist with a robust background in water quality to join their Environmental Services team. This role offers the chance to work on significant projects related to mining, contributing to environmental assessments and geochemistry programs. The ideal candidate will leverage existing client relationships to enhance the company's market presence. Join a collaborative team dedicated to environmental excellence, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on communities and ecosystems. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plans

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in geochemistry and water quality assessments.
Fluent understanding of Canadian water quality guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

Support geochemical and water quality components of various projects.
Prepare technical reports and perform QA/QC of documents.

Skills

Geochemistry

Water Quality Assessment

Data Analysis

Technical Reporting

Environmental Monitoring

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences

Advanced Degree in Geochemistry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

GIS Software

Database Software

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Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec has an opportunity for an intermediate to senior Geochemist with a strong water quality background to join our Environmental Services team. The position will ideally be located in either Victoria, Sidney or Burnaby, British Columbia but there is flexibility for our other offices in British Columbia. The ideal candidate is someone that can capitalize on existing client relationships to expand Stantec’s profile and market share in the regional and national market. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to water quality and geochemistry field programs, environmental assessments, and environmental permitting activities for a variety of projects but with a focus on mining.

Intermediate Geochemist - ( 240003P6 )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec has an opportunity for an intermediate to senior Geochemist with a strong water quality background to join our Environmental Services team. The position will ideally be located in either Victoria, Sidney or Burnaby, British Columbia but there is flexibility for our other offices in British Columbia. The ideal candidate is someone that can capitalize on existing client relationships to expand Stantec’s profile and market share in the regional and national market. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to water quality and geochemistry field programs, environmental assessments, and environmental permitting activities for a variety of projects but with a focus on mining.

Your Key Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will be related to performing key tasks to support geochemical and water quality components of projects. Responsibilities are anticipated to include but are not limited to the following:

Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment Program
Support geochemical and water quality components of projects including environmental assessments, models, and monitoring programs
Interpret and analyze geochemical and water quality data, providing related technical support for water resource and environmental projects
Perform research as it relates to specific technical issues or projects
Collaborate with other scientific and engineering professionals within the practice
Prepare technical reports and perform QA/QC of technical documents
Perform data analysis and data visualization through the use of technical software
Conduct and support fieldwork as needed
Execution of related proposal development and project task financial and schedule management

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Fluent understanding of Canadian and provincial water quality guidelines, legislation, regulations, licensing and permitting particularly relating to mining in British Columbia
Ability and willingness to travel to lead field crews, perform environmental monitoring, or participate in off-site meetings with clients and/or regulatory agencies
Fundamental understanding of project-task management
Proven ability to analyze field and technical data, perform research, demonstrate technical knowledge, and problem solve
Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally, and graphically)
Strong technical aptitude
Solid computer skills are a must including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Knowledge of water chemistry and contaminant transport modeling software, GIS, three-dimensional visualization software, Excel, database software, etc., is preferred
Experience preparing environmental assessments/ impact statements and other regulatory applications

Education And Experience

Minimum of a B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences (e.g., Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences) with a specific focus in the areas of geochemistry, preference may be given to those with advanced degrees
Professional registration or eligibility is required (P.Geo. or P.Eng.).
Minimum of 5 years of experience, which must include relevant consulting experience in the mining sector, including mine waste geochemistry assessment, water quality predictions, water quality modelling or the assessment of water quality impacts.
Valid Driver’s License required.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s)

Lower Mainland $84,500/BC Other Areas $79,700 - Lower Mainland $122,400/BC Other Areas $115,500 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-British Columbia-Burnaby

Other Locations : Canada-British Columbia-Kelowna, Canada-British Columbia-Sidney, Canada-British Columbia-Kamloops, Canada-British Columbia-Victoria

Organization : BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 15, 2025, 9:47:57 AM

Req ID: 240003P6

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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