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Senior Geochemist/Mine Water Quality SpecialistStantec • Waterloo, Region of Waterloo, CA
Senior Geochemist / Mine Water Quality Specialist

Senior Geochemist / Mine Water Quality Specialist

Stantec • Waterloo, Region of Waterloo, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Senior Geochemist / Mine Water Quality Specialist role at Stantec. Location flexibility with preferred offices in Victoria / Sidney or Burnaby, BC, or Markham / Waterloo, Ontario. Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, Stantec’s Environmental Services Group delivers a wide range of environmental services and collaborates with top professionals to serve clients and communities.

Your Opportunity

Stantec has an opportunity for a Senior Environmental Geochemist / Mine Water Quality Specialist with a strong water quality background to join our Environmental Services team. The successful candidate will contribute to water quality and geochemistry field programs, environmental assessments, and environmental permitting activities for mining projects, with flexibility on office location and relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment Program
  • Support geochemical and water quality components of projects including environmental assessments, models, and monitoring programs
  • Lead multi-discipline teams with water-related mining projects, including geochemists, water quality specialists, hydrogeologists, and engineers
  • Lead complex projects with initiative and independence across a broad knowledge base
  • Provide guidance to clients, project managers, and technical staff on mining-related water issues
  • Lead water quality and quantity model projects
  • Interpret and analyze data, providing technical support for water resource and environmental projects
  • Perform research related to specific technical issues or projects
  • Collaborate with other scientific and engineering professionals on baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, groundwater and surface water assessments, contaminant investigations, and rehabilitation projects
  • Prepare technical reports and perform QA / QC of technical documents
  • Perform data analysis and data visualization using technical software
  • Conduct and support fieldwork as needed
  • Assist with proposal development and project task financial and schedule management

Qualifications

  • Fluent understanding of Canadian and provincial water quality guidelines, legislation, regulations, licensing and permitting related to mining in British Columbia, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada
  • Ability and willingness to travel to lead field crews or participate in off-site meetings with clients and / or regulatory agencies
  • Fundamental project-task management skills
  • Proven ability to analyze field and technical data, conduct research, and solve problems
  • Strong organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, and graphical)
  • Strong technical aptitude and time management skills
  • Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office; knowledge of water chemistry and contaminant transport modeling software (e.g., Goldsim, PHREEQC, Minteq, MIN3P) and Excel
  • Experience preparing environmental assessments / impact statements and other regulatory applications
  • Minimum of a B.Sc. in Geochemistry, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or Earth Sciences / Engineering with a focus on geochemistry; advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum of 10+ years of relevant mining sector consulting experience (15+ years preferred) including mine waste geochemistry assessment, water quality predictions, modelling, or related impacts
  • Professional registration or eligibility (P.Geo. or P.Eng.)
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Benefits

  • Excellent and comprehensive healthcare and dental benefits
  • Wellness plans supporting mental, physical, social, and financial well-being
  • Registered retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan with employer contributions
  • Formalized career planning and development process
  • Additional Information

  • Primary Location : Canada | ON | Markham
  • Travel : Yes
  • Schedule : Full time
  • Employment type : Regular
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