Senior Geochemist / Mine Water Quality Specialist

Senior Geochemist / Mine Water Quality Specialist

Stantec is seeking a Senior Environmental Geochemist / Mine Water Quality Specialist to join our Environmental Services team. The position can be located in Victoria, BC; Sidney, BC; Burnaby, BC; Markham, ON; or Waterloo, ON with flexibility for other offices and relocation assistance available.

Your Opportunity

The ideal candidate will capitalize on existing client relationships to expand Stantec’s profile and market share in regional and national markets. The successful candidate will contribute to water quality and geochemistry field programs, environmental assessments, and environmental permitting activities for mining projects, among others.

Key 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 (geochemists, water quality specialists, hydrogeologists, 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 and provide technical support for water resource and environmental projects
• Perform research related to technical issues or projects
• Collaborate with other scientists and engineers on baseline and impact assessments, feasibility studies, groundwater / 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

Capabilities and Credentials

Education and Experience

Typical office environment; this role may involve fieldwork and travel as required.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Administrative Details

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities and may be changed at any time.

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