Senior Geochemist or Hydrogeochemist

BGC Engineering Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Geochemist or Hydrogeochemist to join our team as a key member of our Geochemistry Team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in water quality, metal leaching, and acid rock drainage theory and practice, and will be responsible for leading and contributing to various stages of environmental assessment and permitting phases of projects.

• Act as technical lead and/or technical reviewer on project scope design and interpretation for metal leaching and acid rock drainage (ML/ARD), water quality, source term development, and predictive water quality modeling projects.
• Integrate with hydrogeology and hydrology teams on coupled water balance and water quality modeling projects.
• Manage projects, including proposals, budgets, schedules, staffing, and scopes.
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior and intermediate staff in the field and office.
• Participate in business development and identify new opportunities, promoting BGC's capacity for undertaking innovative and advanced hydrogeochemical projects.
• Present results to internal and external groups.
• Author or co-author reports.
• Work with client and partner representatives.
• Travel as required to North and South American remote sites to support junior team members, gain familiarity of project sites, and serve our clients.
• Help promote BGC's vision, values, and culture amongst BGC staff.

• Graduate degree in chemistry, geochemistry, geology, hydrogeology, geological engineering, or related discipline.
• Registered professional, P.Geo. or P.Eng. with EGBC or similar association.

• 10+ years of experience in metal leaching and acid rock drainage assessments, water quality assessments, and predictive water quality modeling projects.
• Experience contributing to various stages of the environmental assessment and permitting phases of a project, including bulk sample programs, environmental applications, permitting, water quality modeling/prediction, management, and closure planning.
• Experience with the design of monitoring programs, interpretation of data from geochemical static and kinetic programs, from scoping level to feasibility; from Environmental Assessment through permitting; and from operations through closure/remediation.
• Familiar with a variety of geochemical and hydrological modeling platforms, including PHREEQC, Geochemists Workbench, HYDRUS, MODFLOW, and/or GoldSim.
• Experience using water quality and geochemical data to develop water quality models, set permit limits or similar thresholds/criteria, and develop operational monitoring plans.

• Strong foundation in low-temperature geochemistry, water quality, ML/ARD theory and practice.
• Able to work efficiently with large datasets using database management programs such as EQWIN or EQuIS, Microsoft Access.
• Proficient in technical writing; able to present, prepare, and review reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Able to communicate with clients, understand their project goals, and apply that understanding to project work.
• Experience with mentoring/teaching or leading teams of junior/intermediate staff is expected.
• Strong familiarity with a Canadian provincial regulatory environment, as it relates to metal mining project submissions for Environmental Assessment and/or permitting is expected.

Drug & Alcohol Testing

To ensure we meet our clients' compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments, BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employee's first week or in the future, as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing, and/or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident.

Drivers License

BGC requires that employees have a valid driver's license, and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring, BGC will require a driver's abstract to allow for a safety review of your driving history.

Travel and Vaccination

BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment to ensure the health and safety of employees while on business travel and during field assignments. To meet travel and client requirements, employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever, COVID-19, malaria, etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation, please contact. BGC requires that you have a current passport for this position.

• Our One Team culture supporting health, wellness, safety, and diversity.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • LTD, Life, AD&D, and Business Travel Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
• Maternity/Paternity leave top-ups.
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities.
• Flat management structure.
• Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements.
• Social and wellness activities.
• Casual and professional work environment.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $125,000-$190,000 CAD per annum, however base pay will be commensurate with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. BGC's compensation package also includes a training allowance and a comprehensive medical and dental plan.