Senior Geochemist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is a leading environmental consulting firm with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and ethics.

The estimated annual salary for this position is approximately $80,000 to $110,000 CAD, depending on experience.

We are seeking a Senior Geochemist with a strong background in water quality to join our Environmental Services team. As a senior geochemist, you will contribute to various projects, including environmental assessments, models, and monitoring programs related to mining.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the geochemical and water quality components of projects, including environmental assessments, models, and monitoring programs;
• Interpreting and analyzing geochemical and water quality data to provide technical support for water resource and environmental projects;
• Performing research related to specific technical issues or projects;
• Collaborating with other scientific and engineering professionals within the practice;
• Preparing technical reports and performing QA/QC of technical documents;
• Data analysis and data visualization through the use of technical software;
• Execution of related proposal development and project task financial and schedule management.

You will have a fluent understanding of Canadian and provincial water quality guidelines, legislation, regulations, licensing, and permitting, particularly relating to mining in British Columbia.

A valid driver's license is required, and you may be required to travel to lead field crews, perform environmental monitoring, or participate in off-site meetings with clients and/or regulatory agencies.

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant consulting experience in the mining sector, including mine waste geochemistry assessment, water quality predictions, water quality modeling, or the assessment of water quality impacts;
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to communicate solutions in writing, verbally, and graphically;
• A solid computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, as well as knowledge of water chemistry and contaminant transport modeling software, GIS, three-dimensional visualization software, Excel, database software, etc.

Regular full-time and part-time employees at Stantec Consulting International Ltd. have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes 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 also have access to some benefits, including group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.