Intermediate or Senior Consultant

Job summary

Manage mining water-quality and mitigation-design projects, including project scope, budgets, schedules, and client relationships. Prepare and review regulatory reports, support permitting and approval processes, and mentor junior staff.

Job details

Overview Source Environmental Associates Inc. (Source) is a unique team of scientists and engineers dedicated to creating innovative and reliable water quality solutions within the mining industry. As a close-knit team of seven, we’ve intentionally built our culture around meaningful work, manageable workloads, and a team that has your back. You can do your best work without the burnout typical of larger consulting firms. We have an opening for an Intermediate or Senior Consultant, with a focus on water related mitigation design in mining. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s and/or graduate degree in chemistry, engineering, geology or a related discipline. Experience in geochemistry (MLARD assessment and management), GoldSim water and load balance modelling, hydrogeology and/or geology is an asset. This position can be hybrid from our North Vancouver Office or home based (within western Canada) with sufficient experience. The position provides exposure to mining projects at various phases including EA, permitting, expansions, ongoing life-of-mine and closure. Registration or eligibility for Professional Designation in BC is considered an asset (e.g. P.Geo., P.Eng). Requirements: 5+ years of relevant experience in mine geochemistry, mine water quality or environmental engineering. Demonstrated experience in metal leaching and acid rock drainage (ML/ARD) characterization and prediction including development of geochemical source terms OR experience developing site-wide water quality and water balance models (e.g., GoldSim, PHREEQC, or similar). Ability to work as an intermediate or senior environmental consultant, managing projects and meeting deadlines. Other Valued Assets and Duties: Commitment to quality, teamwork, client service, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Strong technical writing skills, with a track record of preparing and reviewing reports that meet regulatory requirements. Managing projects, including scope, budget and schedule, and serving as a primary technical contact for clients. Mentoring junior staff and actively contributing to their professional growth — a valued and meaningful part of this role. Ability to review water related components of mining Applications and support clients with regulatory/technical processes. Experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, water quality effects assessment, water treatment and/or water resource management, Experience in geochemistry and ML/ARD monitoring and management, Experience in mine closure and reclamation planning, including pit lake and mine waste facility design, Experience with regulatory approvals, mining, consulting or EA / permitting. Benefits Hybrid workplace or remote option with sufficient experience Extended health and dental package Opportunities for continued professional development Annual merit-based bonuses Flexible working hours Source offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. We support work-life balance with flexible work options and teamwork to cover for each other. Salary: $85,000 - $135,000, depending on previous work experience, potential for annual bonus pay. Schedule: Hours flexible, 25-40 hrs/week Source offers a supportive and structured team environment that celebrates collective success. We celebrate and welcome diversity in our community and foster our employees' professional development and well-being. You must be legally eligible to work in Canada to be considered for this position. To apply, please send your cover letter and CV by email to Emily MacMillan, emily.macmillan@seamining.ca, Office Manager. Please indicate your specific interest in working at Source and consider calling us at 604-761-9602 to show your strong interest in this specific position. The position will remain open until October 19th or possibly longer if needed to be filled.

What you’ll do

Manage mining water-quality and mitigation-design projects, including project scope, budgets, schedules, and client relationships. Prepare and review regulatory reports, support permitting and approval processes, and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

Applicants need at least five years of relevant experience in mine geochemistry, mine water quality, or environmental engineering, with demonstrated experience in ML/ARD characterization and prediction or site-wide water-quality and water-balance modeling. A relevant bachelor's and/or graduate degree is sought, along with project-management ability, strong technical writing and communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Extended Health and Dental
• Professional Development
• Annual Merit-Based Bonuses
• Flexible Working Hours
• Hybrid or Remote Work Options
• Work-Life Balance

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mine Geochemistry
• Metal Leaching and Acid Rock Drainage
• Geochemical Characterization and Prediction
• Geochemical Source-Term Development
• Water Quality Modeling
• Water Balance Modeling
• GoldSim
• PHREEQC
• Hydrogeology
• Geology
• Hydrology
• Water Treatment
• Water Quality Effects Assessment
• Project Management
• Technical Writing
• Regulatory Approvals

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting
• Engineering
• Science & Research