Senior Geochemist

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector, strengthened by our recent acquisition of Golder. Headquartered in Montreal, we serve communities worldwide. With Golder part of our WSP team, we have over 14,000 professionals collaborating to protect landscapes, create foundations for communities, and champion sustainable development.

As part of our team, you'll access an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and opportunities to collaborate on diverse projects with teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists.

The Opportunity:

At WSP, we're growing our expertise in Earth and Environment as a trusted advisor and technical expert for engineering and environmental projects across multiple industries. Our team is expanding, and we're adding a Senior Geochemist to our group. In Prairies and North, you'll drive forward our plans to enhance our service offering through your work with a close-knit team.

Why WSP?

• We value and uphold a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• We recognize the importance of balance in life and encourage prioritizing it; we support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• We're a Canadian success story and proud to show the world what Canada has to offer.
• We enhance the world around us, from environment to infrastructure, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• We offer outstanding career opportunities, growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• Our collaborative culture and workforce are genuinely good people doing important work.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive benefits, savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

A Day in the Life:

• You'll be the technical lead for geochemistry projects, specifically in oil sands and mining environments.
• You'll have direct client interactions and be involved in proposal writing and business development.
• You'll conduct geochemical characterization studies, radiological assessments, and other environmental investigations.
• You'll work on data interpretation and conceptual model development.
• You'll write or oversee report preparation and prepare presentations.
• You'll mentor junior staff.
• You'll demonstrate a 'Safety First' focus and act as a role model to other staff.

We'd love to hear from you if you have ...

• A university degree in Geochemistry (preferably MSc or PhD) with a focus on geology, environmental science, geological engineering, or related field.
• 5 to 10 years of applied work experience.
• A strong understanding of chemistry and geology. Experience with oil sands geochemistry, hydrogeology, and hydrology is an asset.
• Familiarity with industry-standard modeling software such as PHREEQC, Geochemist's Workbench, and GoldSim is an asset.
• Strong data manipulation ability including experience with data management tools (i.e. Excel, EQuIS, Access).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.