Geochemist Specialist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking an experienced Intermediate Geochemist to join our Environmental Services team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for contributing to water quality and geochemistry field programs, environmental assessments, and environmental permitting activities for various projects, with a focus on the mining sector.

• 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 environmental assessments, models, and monitoring programs.
• Interpret and analyze geochemical and water quality data, providing related technical support for water resource and environmental projects.
• Perform research as it relates to specific technical issues or projects.
• Collaborate with other scientific and engineering professionals within the practice.
• Prepare technical reports and perform QA/QC of technical documents.
• Perform data analysis and data visualization through the use of technical software.
• Conduct and support fieldwork as needed.
• Execution of related proposal development and project task financial and schedule management.

• Fluent understanding of Canadian and provincial water quality guidelines, legislation, regulations, licensing, and permitting, particularly relating to mining in British Columbia.
• 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, perform research, demonstrate technical knowledge, and problem-solve.
• Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally, and graphically).
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Solid computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of water chemistry and contaminant transport modeling software, GIS, three-dimensional visualization software, Excel, database software, etc., is preferred.
• Experience preparing environmental assessments/impact statements and other regulatory applications.

• Minimum of a B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences (e.g., Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences) with a specific focus in the areas of geochemistry, preference may be given to those with advanced degrees.
• Professional registration or eligibility is required (P.Geo. or P.Eng.).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, which must include relevant consulting experience in the mining sector, including mine waste geochemistry assessment, water quality predictions, water quality modeling, or the assessment of water quality impacts.
• Valid Driver's License required.

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $84,500 to $122,400 per year, depending on location and experience. Stantec offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.