Senior Geochemist

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geochemist to join their Mine Water & Environment team. This full-time role in Vancouver involves leading geochemistry projects across the mining cycle, from exploration to closure. You'll collaborate with a diverse team, tackling challenging environmental problems and delivering innovative solutions. With a strong commitment to safety and a culture of inclusion, this firm offers attractive pay, flexible work options, and a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the mining sector, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 to 15 years of experience in geochemical assessments.
• Professional registration as a Geoscientist or Engineer.
• Experience with mineralogy and acid rock drainage.

Responsibilities

• Lead geochemistry-related projects in the mining industry.
• Mentor earlier career staff and support their development.
• Provide technical leadership on multiple mining projects.

Skills

Geochemistry

Geology

Hydrology

Chemistry

Environmental Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Quantitative Skills

Education

MSc or PhD in Geochemistry

Degree in Geological Engineering

Degree in Hydrology

Tools

MIN3P

PHREEQC

Geochemist’s Workbench

GoldSim

PowerBi

Python

R

Job description

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The Opportunity:

WSP has a new opportunity for a Senior Geochemist to join our Mine Water & Environment team on a full-time basis based in Vancouver or one of our offices in British Columbia.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP has a new opportunity for a Senior Geochemist to join our Mine Water & Environment team on a full-time basis based in Vancouver or one of our offices in British Columbia.

The selected candidate will lead geochemistry-related projects and proposal efforts with an emphasis on the mining industry in Canada. Projects will cover all aspects of the mining cycle from exploration to closure.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
  
  
  

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP #GlobalMining #WithWSPYouCan

What you can expect to do here:

• Bringing your talents, training, enthusiasm, and solution-oriented focus to work as a valued and respected member of our multi-disciplinary team of professionals as we tackle some of the world’s most challenging environmental problems and deliver some of the world’s most innovative and relevant solutions;
• From day one you'll be contributing to the business and technical mission of a multi-disciplinary team environment within Mine Environment and related technical discipline groups;
• Demonstrating a “Safety-First” focus and always ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites where you undertake project work;
• Mentoring earlier career staff with supporting their career development;
• As a senior practitioner contributing to the implementation of our mining group strategy;
• You provide technical leadership and guidance on multiple mining projects across North America, utilizing a 30+ strong team of geoscientists in our Canadian mining team;
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary proposals to bring in a diverse range of projects to WSP;
• Oversee the delivery of reports to clients from concept to review and submission;
• Present data to clients, review and approving mission critical deliverables.
  
  
  

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Advanced degree in Geochemistry (MSc or PhD) or Geology, Geological Engineering, Hydrology, Chemistry or related field;
• 5 to 15 years applied work experience in geochemical assessments within natural or mine-affected sites;
• Professional registration as a registered Geoscientist, Engineer or other applicable professional regulatory body;
• Experience in the fields of mineralogy, geology, metal leaching, acid rock drainage, surface water and groundwater interactions, hydrology, hydrogeology, and/or water treatment;
• Familiarity with industry-standard modelling software such as MIN3P, PHREEQC, Geochemist ’s Workbench, and GoldSim would be considered an asset;
• Familiarity with PowerBi, python, R or similar coding and data presentation software is desirable;
• Enthusiastic about generating innovative solutions to challenging environmental and geoscience problems;
• Passion for working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment team and mentoring a diverse range of geoscientists;
• Excellent organizational and communications skills;
• Strong quantitative skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• A positive demeanor towards carrying out your work safely and supporting the safe work of those you work with;
• Valid Driver’s license is an asset.
  
  
  

Compensation:

Salary range (in British Columbia): $84,300 - $136,800

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
  
  
  

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Professional Services

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