Project Geochemist

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Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Stantec has an opportunity for an intermediate Geochemist with a strong water quality background to join our Environmental Services team.

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.

Primary responsibilities will be related to performing key tasks to support geochemical and water quality components of projects. 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
Execution of related proposal development and project task financial and schedule management
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., Experience preparing environmental assessments/ impact statements and other regulatory applications
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

Minimum of three 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.

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.

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.

Schedule :
Full-time

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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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