Geochemist

We are SLR Consulting (Canada) an 800 team of advisory environmental engineering and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver services to our clients through the integration of over 30 disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Geochemist you will play an important role in broadening SLRs expertise in integrated Mine Water Management supporting projects and offices across Canada and potentially abroad. We offer the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement with primarily remote work arrangements possible for suitable candidates.

Role
We are seeking a Geochemist to join our team of hydrogeologists geochemists and water resource engineers in western Canada. Within our team you will support projects in Canada Australia and Chile where SLR provides expertise to mining companies and government agencies on aspects of our project work related to Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) and Metal Leaching (ML).
You will work with our geochemists and hydrogeologists in a range of field and office tasks including rock/water sampling as part of an ARD/ML assessment drilling supervision data visualization and interpretation and reporting. You will be given the opportunity to develop advanced groundwater modeling skills and/or water and load balance modeling using Excel or GoldSim.
This position will require a highly motivated individual who has a passion for geoscience and is seeking to develop a broad skill set. You will be working out of one of SLRs B.C. offices and your work will require you to travel to our Canadian and international project sites.

Responsibilities
Review and interpret geochemical and mineralogical data including static testing data related to Acid Base Accounting (ABA) and related data.
Collaborate with other geochemists and scientists to acquire relevant geochemical data and develop inputs to water and contaminant load balance models.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports documenting modelling methodology input parameters results and potential environmental effects.
Contribute to planning and implementing projects including QA/QC and the presentation of results in tabular and graphical formats and preparing reports.

Working at SLR
With us there is no doubt youll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long run and if you ask our team theyll tell you thats just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Heres what else youll enjoy as part of our team:
Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits vacation and a suite of wellness initiatives
The salary range for this position is $90000 - $140000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education professional designation experience internal parity and location.
Full-time permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications
Minimum five years of experience as Geochemist which must include relevant consulting experience in the mining sector including mine waste geochemistry assessment
Professional registration or eligibility is required (. or .)
Academic background in geology geochemistry engineering biology or other relevant specializations. Masters degree would be considered an asset.
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 drivers license and willingness to undertake short term travel for project meetings and fieldwork when needed.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen assess or select applicants.

SLR strivesto build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women visible minorities Indigenouspeoples people identifying as 2SLGBTQIveteransand people with disabilities.