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About the role

  • Geochemist supporting SLR Consulting Canada’s mine water management and ARD/ML projects. Reviewing geochemical data, modeling water balances, conducting fieldwork, and preparing technical reports.

Responsibilities

  • Support projects and offices across Canada and potentially abroad
  • Support projects in Canada, Australia, and Chile related to Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) and Metal Leaching (ML)
  • Conduct field and office tasks including rock/water sampling, drilling supervision, data visualization and interpretation, and reporting
  • Develop advanced groundwater modeling skills and/or water and load balance modeling using Excel or GoldSim
  • Review and interpret geochemical and mineralogical data, including static testing data related to Acid Base Accounting (ABA)
  • Collaborate with 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, presentation of results in tabular and graphical formats, and report preparation

Requirements

  • Minimum five years of experience as Geochemist, including relevant consulting experience in the mining sector and mine waste geochemistry assessment
  • Professional registration or eligibility is required (P.Geo. or P.Eng.)
  • Academic background in geology, geochemistry, engineering, biology, or other relevant specializations
  • Knowledge and experience with applicable federal and provincial regulations and guidelines
  • Preferably working knowledge of British Columbia, Ontario, Yukon, and/or Northwest Territories mine permitting processes
  • Ability to prepare technical reports in accordance with regulatory guidelines
  • Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with regulatory bodies, industry, special interest groups and First Nations
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Willingness to undertake short term travel for project meetings and fieldwork when needed
  • Passion for geoscience and desire to develop a broad skill set

Benefits

  • 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
  • Hybrid work arrangement, with primarily remote work arrangements possible for suitable candidates

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$90,000 - CA$140,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

HybridVancouverCanada

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