Water Quality Modeller

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 600+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 21 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

**The Role**:
Due to growth in mine permitting and mine water management projects, we are seeking to hire an individual with experience developing Goldsim® based surface water quality models and analyzing water chemistry data. Development of geochemical source terms as input parameters to models will also be a key competency. You will contribute to the growth of our natural environment service line in Canada, while supporting our mine water management work as well as our permitting and environmental management groups on projects across the country.

In addition to strong technical skills, you will also have knowledge and experience with applicable legislation, regulations, guidelines and standards within Canada, and the successful management and delivery of projects, meeting SLR’s high standards for quality and client satisfaction. Your expertise will be relied upon to provide outstanding client service and advisory solutions to help our clients solve complex problems.

**You will also**:

- Have a general understanding of surface water hydrology and groundwater flow through unsaturated and saturated media to identify potential contaminant transport pathways and environmental receptors.
- Organize, manipulate, and evaluate large water quality databases.
- Collaborate with geochemists to acquire relevant geochemical data and develop geochemical source terms.
- Collaborate with surface water balance and groundwater modellers to identify and integrate touch-points between these models which may be developed concurrently.
- Develop water quality and/or geochemical models using Goldsim®, PHREEQC, or spreadsheet methods, as applicable to the project to support engineering design, permitting, operational optimization, and site reclamation.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports documenting modelling methodology, input parameters, results, and potential environmental effects.
- Collaborate to integrate water quality monitoring data and modelling results into engineering studies, environmental assessments, and management plans.
- Contribute to planning and implementing water quality projects including development of monitoring programs, tabulation of monitoring data, conducting QA/QC, presentation of results in tabular and graphical formats, and preparing reports.
- Support and/or lead multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations, with responsibility for models and other project deliverables meetings expectations for quality and technical excellence.

**Working at SLR**

Here is what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

- Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives.
- Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Close knit, collaborative and engaged “One Team” environment with freedom to pursue opportunities across Canada and to support international colleagues.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience developing water quality models, geochemical source terms, and conducting water quality assessments applicable to the mining industry.
- A high degree of proficiency with Goldsim® software for water quality modelling. Experience with other water modelling platforms would be beneficial.
- Academic background in geology, geochemistry, engineering, biology, or other relevant specialization. Master’s degree preferred.
- Relevant professional designation, or eligibility for registration.
- Knowledge and experience with applicable federal and provincial regulations and guidelines, preferably with a working knowledge of British Columbia, Ontario, Yukon, and/or Northwest Territories mine permitting processes.
- Ability to prepare technical reports in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and to communicate and liaise effectively with members of regulatory bodies, industry, special interest groups and First Nations are also required.
- Valid driver’s license, and willingness to undertake short term travel.
- Demonstrated experience balancing multiple project commitments and deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.