Principal Geochemistry Consultant leading ERM’s environmental consulting projects for mining and resource clients. Driving geochemical studies, water management, permitting, and sustainable growth across Canada.
Responsibilities
Lead technical execution of geochemical characterization studies and ML/ARD management for environmental assessment and permitting of large-scale capital projects
Delegate work and serve as senior technical reviewer for scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client expectations
Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire, and mentor technical-team personnel
Deliver technical analyses and develop mass balance and geochemical models
Collaborate with hydrology, hydrogeology, aquatics, and toxicology specialists on integrated investigations and modelling studies
Expand ERM’s integrated water management services for clients in Canada
Support growth across environmental impact assessment, land planning, facility siting and permitting, risk assessment, and water resources management
Expand ERM’s profile and market share through technical excellence and business development
Contribute to ERM’s global impact assessment and planning business development
Identify opportunities, prepare technical proposals, and develop new business
Serve as a key client contact and trusted advisor
Contribute to ERM’s international water resources technical community
Collaborate globally to execute projects and share technical expertise
Participate in multidisciplinary impact assessment teams across ERM offices
Provide senior technical expertise on major multimillion-dollar projects throughout Canada and globally
Requirements
MSc or PhD in Geochemistry or a related field
6+ years consulting experience in geochemistry, water resource management, impact assessment, and permitting
Registered professional in a Canadian jurisdiction
Experience leading geochemical characterization studies and ML/ARD management programs
Understanding of environmental assessment, permitting processes, and mining-sector regulatory drivers
Technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices
Experience developing technical analyses, mass balance models, and geochemical models
Team-building and influencing skills
Integrity and professional credibility
Experience addressing complex client and business challenges
Ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships
Leadership, mentoring, and people management capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Collaborative mindset and commitment to a global organization
Preferred: 10+ years consulting experience in geochemistry, water resource management, impact assessment, and permitting
Preferred: Established reputation as a geochemistry and water resources specialist
Preferred: Positive reputation with key regulators involved in environmental approvals
Preferred: Experience supporting large-scale mining and natural resource capital projects
Preferred: Existing relationships with mining-sector clients across Canada
Preferred: Business development experience, including opportunity identification, proposal preparation, and securing new work
Preferred: Experience with multidisciplinary and globally distributed project teams
Preferred: Expertise in integrated water management, environmental impact assessment, land planning, facility siting and permitting, risk assessment, and water resources management
Must submit a resume and brief cover letter
Benefits
Bonus pay eligibility, subject to ERM’s discretion and policies
Paid time off
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
RRSP/DPSP
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities
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