Senior Geochemist​/Senior Hydrogeochemist

Water & Ecology - About Us

Trinity Consultants Canada’s Water & Ecology team delivers environmental and scientific expertise for complex projects across Canada. With local trust and global expertise, our team applies the highest standards of scientific excellence and technical precision to help industry, Government and indigenous Communities secure project permits and approvals, meet regulatory requirements with confidence, and achieve better environmental outcomes.

Our work spans the full project lifecycle, from baseline assessments and approvals through operations, monitoring, and closure, with a focus on practical, science-based solutions. Our professionals specialize in water resources, hydrogeology, aquatic sciences, permitting, and environmental compliance, supporting projects in highly regulated environments.

With over 200 employees across 6 provinces, with 20 Canadian offices, the Water & Ecology team has made the environment its life’s work, as reflected by their mission statement:

We provide trusted environmental services, delivering preeminent water and ecology solutions to clients and communities, through our commitment to scientific excellence, environmental integrity, innovation, and our people.

To achieve our mission, our team is the embodiment of our guiding principles:

• Scientific Excellence: Delivering clear, evidence-based solutions through rigorous, innovative, and reliable scientific excellence.
• Professional Integrity & Environmental Ethics: Upholding integrity and ethics to guide responsible, transparent decisions that benefit both society and the environment.
• Business Discipline: Driving success through careful planning, collaboration, and disciplined execution to deliver quality on time and on budget.
• Development of Successful Individuals & Teams: Empowering people and teams to thrive through trust, inclusion, mentorship, and a culture of continuous growth and excellence.
• Community Engagement: Partnering with communities through science, respect, and shared values to support local initiatives and environmental well-being.

Your role will require you to bring a high standard of scientific excellence to your daily work. The following responsibilities will be in your domain.

• Lead and support the planning and implementation of geochemical, hydrogeochemical, and/or hydrogeological projects in the mining sector across Canada.
• Direct project managers on projects that support all phases of mining such as baseline studies, permitting, operational support and monitoring, closure planning, post-closure monitoring, and special investigations.
• Provide senior technical leadership and insight for geochemical/ hydrogeochemical projects, providing senior technical support internally and outside of the company
• Supervise, mentor, and assist with the development of technical skills of junior and intermediate level staff.
• Contribute geochemical or hydrogeochemical expertise to large multi-disciplinary projects in collaboration with our other senior staff.
• Represent Trinity Consultants Canada Water and Ecology in the scientific community through high-quality deliverables, industry engagement, and participation in technical conferences.

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• PGeo., PEng., or eligible.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including experience in some or all of the following areas: aqueous geochemistry investigations, acid rock drainage/metal leaching (ARD/ML) assessment, water quality, and monitoring program design and implementation (surface water, groundwater, and sediment).
• Experience with water quality and geochemical modelling (i.e., Gold Sim, PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, CE-QUAL-W2) is an asset.
• Effective analytical and technical editing and review skills, and ability to ensure the delivery of high-quality reports and proposals.
• Developing a strong consulting acumen by being highly self-directed and motivated, and have a track record of achieving a high degree of client satisfaction.
• Experience in providing senior-level review and oversight.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills,…