Junior to Intermediate Geochemist
About the role
In SRK’s Geoenvironmental practice, there are many opportunities to work on interdisciplinary projects with geotechnical, chemical, and environmental engineers, hydrogeologists, 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.
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 $75,000 to $120,000. The salary offered will be commensurate with relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.
About SRK Consulting
SRK Consulting is an independent, international group providing specialised consultancy services.
Among SRK’s clients are many of the world’s mining companies, exploration companies, financial institutions, EPCM and construction firms and government bodies.
Formed in Johannesburg in 1974, the SRK Group now employs more than 1800 staff internationally in over 40 permanent offices in 20 countries on 6 continents. A broad range of internationally recognised associate consultants complements the core staff.
The SRK Group’s independence is ensured by the fact that it is strictly a consultancy organisation, with ownership by staff. We do not hold equity in any project. This permits our consultants to provide clients with conflict-free and objective support on crucial issues.
We provide specialist consulting services in the areas of geology, resources and exploration, geotechnical services, mine waste management, environmental, water management and mining and project evaluation.
Junior to Intermediate Geochemist
About the role
In SRK’s Geoenvironmental practice, there are many opportunities to work on interdisciplinary projects with geotechnical, chemical, and environmental engineers, hydrogeologists, 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.
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 $75,000 to $120,000. The salary offered will be commensurate with relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.
About SRK Consulting
SRK Consulting is an independent, international group providing specialised consultancy services.
Among SRK’s clients are many of the world’s mining companies, exploration companies, financial institutions, EPCM and construction firms and government bodies.
Formed in Johannesburg in 1974, the SRK Group now employs more than 1800 staff internationally in over 40 permanent offices in 20 countries on 6 continents. A broad range of internationally recognised associate consultants complements the core staff.
The SRK Group’s independence is ensured by the fact that it is strictly a consultancy organisation, with ownership by staff. We do not hold equity in any project. This permits our consultants to provide clients with conflict-free and objective support on crucial issues.
We provide specialist consulting services in the areas of geology, resources and exploration, geotechnical services, mine waste management, environmental, water management and mining and project evaluation.