Senior Geochemist

AECOM•Burnaby, BC

126d•CA$85,000 - CA$147,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is currently seeking a Senior Geochemist to join their team for a new position. The role requires candidates who are enthusiastic, team-oriented, and possess strong technical capabilities in ML/ARD and aqueous geochemistry. The successful candidate will collaborate with an experienced team of geologists, hydrogeologists, and geochemists on diverse projects within the mining, remediation, civil infrastructure, waste management, and water supply sectors, spanning Canada and international locations. While the company prefers candidates based in their Burnaby, Victoria, or Calgary offices, remote work flexibility will be considered for the right individual. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

B.Sc. in Geology, Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, or related science/engineering discipline with an emphasis on earth and environmental sciences.
Registered or eligible for registration as Professional Geoscientist or Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) or similar association.
6+ years of experience in aqueous geochemistry, ML/ARD assessment and development of mitigation, management and monitoring plans for mining waste.
A valid class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions.

Nice To Haves

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Geochemistry, Geology, Hydrogeology, Chemistry or related engineering discipline with an emphasis on ML/ARD, geochemistry and water quality.
10+ years of experience in aqueous geochemistry and ML/ARD assessment.
Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong written and oral communication skills.
Willingness to complete or supervise field investigations, travel, and periodically adjust personal schedules to meet project needs.
Experience with software packages such as Geochemist’s Workbench, GoldSim and PHREEQC.
Knowledge of statistical methods including familiarity with statistical software.
Experience with geological/environmental databases such as EQuIS.
Working knowledge of relevant provincial, federal and municipal acts and regulations.

Responsibilities

Work within a team of geochemists, hydrogeologists, geologists and on a wide variety of mining, major infrastructure, remediation and oil and gas opportunities.
Design and oversee implementation of geochemical investigations including drilling sampling of soil, rock, groundwater, surface water and soil gas.
Design and oversee laboratory and filed testing programs to evaluate behavior and transport of mine wastes and anthropogenic materials.
Evaluate geochemistry of solid phase (soil/waste rock/tailings), aqueous phase (inorganic/organic compounds), and stable/radioactive isotopes. Interpret and report solid and aqueous geochemistry data.
Develop conceptual geochemical models to resolve complex environmental problems.
Lead and support development of contaminant transport models to support environmental impact assessments, remedial evaluations and risk assessments using software packages such as Geochemist's Workbench, PHREEQC, GoldSim and other modelling packages.
Lead and work closely with hydrogeologists and hydrologists to develop predictive water quality models.
Development of junior and intermediate staff through ongoing mentoring.
Project Management duties including preparing proposals/workplans and managing project budgets, schedules, health + safety and project staffing.
Support offices in across Canada, and internationally.