Intermediate Geochemist

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Tetra Tech Full time

Discover your full potential at Tetra Tech, where we collaborate with industry-leading experts to create a sustainable future for our world. Our innovative approach combines consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to tackle the world's most complex challenges. With our global network of innovation hubs, you'll have the opportunity to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 550 locations worldwide. Our reputation is built on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees – 28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We're proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

We're currently seeking an Intermediate Geochemist to join our Vancouver, B.C. office. This is an exciting opportunity to work with world-class engineers and scientists dedicated to mining engineering and environmental projects from conceptual design to final construction. On occasion, your expertise may be needed by our parent company on international projects.

The salary range for this position is $85K to $120K. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including education, relevant work experience, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Some of the key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Managing and directing all project phases from project definition to proposal writing, data collection and fieldwork, laboratory management, data analysis, and reporting.
  • Contributing to existing projects with respect to geochemistry components, including sampling and geochemical characterization of rocks, water quality assessment and management, predictive monitoring, and prevention mitigation and reclamation of projects with acid drainage, metal leaching or similar geochemical concerns.
  • Conducting geochemical and hydro-chemical fieldwork, data management, QA/QC, data manipulation and geochemical modelling using speciation and mass transport codes.
  • Mentoring and training junior scientific staff and technicians.

Qualifications for this role include:

  • Relevant geochemical experience and knowledge in areas such as Acid Rock Drainage, Metal Leaching potential, and overall water quality assessments.
  • Candidates must possess one or more relevant science or engineering degrees from an accredited university in engineering, geoscience, or environmental science.
  • Knowledge and experience with applicable federal and provincial regulations and guidelines, preferably with a working knowledge of BC, Yukon, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories mine permitting processes.
  • Experience with geochemical modelling software such as PHREEQC, Geochemist's Workbench, etc.
  • Ability to prepare pragmatic, defensible technical reports in English in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and to communicate and liaise effectively and credibly with members of regulatory bodies, industry, special interest groups and First Nations.
  • Be willing to travel domestically, occasionally in remote and varying environments, sometimes with limited communications and logistical support.
  • Show comprehension and application of strong business ethics and health, safety, and environmental principles.
  • Previous consulting experience is preferred although not essential.
  • Registered or qualified for registration with an applicable professional association.

Tetra Tech offers a great place to work, with a culture based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive hourly rate and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.



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