About this role
Senior Geochemist
Victoria, BC
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. Our Environmental Services Group is a significant part of Stantec’s success and employs over 3,000 staff across North America. Our dedicated group of professionals provide a wide variety of environmental services and are recognized as leaders in the industry. Stantec is devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment
Your Opportunity
Stantec has an opportunity for a Senior Geochemist with a strong mine waste characterization and/or water quality background to join our Environmental Services team. The position will be ideally located in Victoria, Sidney or Burnaby, British Columbia or Markham or Waterloo, Ontario, However, candidates may also be considered from other Stantec office locations. Relocation assistance may be available for the successful candidate.
The ideal candidate is someone that can capitalize on existing client relationships to expand Stantec’s profile and market share in the regional and national market. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to water quality and geochemistry field programs, environmental assessments, and permitting activities for a variety of projects but with a focus on mining.
Your Key Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities will be related to performing key tasks to support geochemical and water quality components of projects
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 baseline characterization, environmental assessments, models, and monitoring programs
Collaborate with other scientific and engineering professionals within the practice on baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, groundwater and surface water assessments and contaminant investigations, and rehabilitation projects
Provide advice to engineering teams to support mine/project planning and design and mitigation strategies
Lead multi-discipline teams with water related mining projects, including geochemists, water quality specialists, hydrogeologists, and engineers
Lead complex projects with a high degree of initiative and independence and apply a broad range of knowledge
Provide guidance to clients, project managers and technical staff on mining related water issues.
Interpret and analyze data, providing related technical support for geochemistry and water quality
Perform data analysis and data visualization through the use of technical software
Prepare technical reports and perform QA/QC of technical documents
Conduct and support fieldwork as needed
Execution of related proposal development and project task financial and schedule management
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Fluent understanding of Canadian and provincial water quality guidelines, legislation, regulations, licensing and permitting particularly relating to mining in British Columbia and Yukon Canada
Ability and willingness to travel to lead field crews, perform environmental monitoring, or participate in off-site meetings with clients and/or regulatory agencies
Fundamental understanding of project-task management
Proven ability to analyze field and technical data, demonstrate technical knowledge, and problem solve
Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally, and graphically)
Strong technical aptitude
Time management skills in balancing immediate and long-term work with varying priorities and deadlines
Solid computer skills are a must including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of water chemistry and contaminant transport modeling software (i.e. Goldsim, PHREEQC, Minteq, MIN3P), Excel, database software, are preferred
Experience preparing environmental assessments/ impact statements and other regulatory applications
Education and Experience
Minimum of a B.Sc. in Geochemistry, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or Earth Sciences/Engineering) with a specific focus in the areas of geochemistry, preference may be given to those with advanced degree.
Minimum of 10+ years of experience, which must include relevant consulting experience in the mining sector, including mine waste geochemistry assessment, water quality predictions, water quality modelling or the assessment of water quality impacts, preference may be given to those 15+ years of experience.
Professional registration or eligibility is required (P.Geo. or