Geochemist

Overview

SLR Consulting (Canada) is a team of 800+ advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address complex sustainability challenges. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Geochemist, you will broaden SLR’s expertise in integrated Mine Water Management, supporting projects and offices across Canada and potentially abroad. We offer a hybrid work arrangement with primarily remote work options for suitable candidates.

• Review and interpret geochemical and mineralogical data, including static testing data related to Acid Base Accounting (ABA) and related data.
• Collaborate with geochemists and scientists to acquire 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 and the presentation of results in tabular and graphical formats, and preparing reports.

With us, you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We invest in our employees for the long run and aim to provide career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and wellness initiatives.
• The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $140,000. Final agreed-upon compensation will be commensurate with education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• 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 related fields. Master’s degree is an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and provincial regulations and guidelines, preferably with experience in British Columbia, Ontario, Yukon, and/or Northwest Territories mine permitting processes.
• Ability to prepare technical reports in accordance with regulatory guidelines and to communicate with regulatory bodies, industry, and First Nations as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to undertake short-term travel for project meetings and fieldwork.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2

SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.