Junior to Intermediate Geochemist

SRK Consulting is an independent international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.

We are seeking a Junior to Intermediate Geochemist.

Junior to Intermediate Geochemist
Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon, Canada

Description of Responsibilities
In SRK’s Geoenvironmental practice, there are many opportunities to work on interdisciplinary projects with geotechnical, chemical, and environmental engineers, hydro geologists, and geochemists on a variety of challenging and unusual projects.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Developing field sampling and analysis plans for resource projects (oil sands and mining) and assisting in field data collection programs

Coordinating with commercial laboratories and research institutions to obtain analytical and experimental chemistry data (inorganic & organic)

Organizing and reviewing large amounts of water and solids chemistry data

Developing conceptual (bio) geochemical models for tailings storage facilities and pit lakes

Interpreting spatial and temporal water and solids chemistry data to monitor and explain observations based on conceptual understandings of the geochemical and hydrogeologic setting

Preparing technical reports and presentations for a variety of audiences

Essential Requirements
The successful candidate will have:

A degree in geology, geochemistry, or environmental engineering. Strong preference for candidates with a graduate degree.

3 to 7 years of related work experience.

Professional registration or eligibility to obtain it.

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Effective time management skills.

Ability or willingness to learn Python coding.

A desire to work both independently and collaboratively and to learn new skills.

Experience working within oil sands is preferred but not required.

Valid driver’s license.

Relocation may be necessary but remote-work opportunities will be considered on a case-by‑case basis. If not based in Vancouver, periodic travel to work from the Vancouver office will be required. Duration and frequency will be determined based on experience.

The estimated base pay range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000. The salary offered will be commensurate with relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.

Benefits

An attractive compensation package.

Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.

Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees.

Applicants should respond by submitting their CV online by clicking the button below. The candidates under consideration will be contacted directly, no phone calls please.

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