Junior Geochemist

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Description

At Golder, we thrive on challenges.

Golder ( Member of WSP) is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture.

Do you have the desire to learn? The drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, collaborative environment?

Golder has a new opportunity for a Geochemist for our Mine Environmentgroup at one of our GTA, Sudbury or Ottawaoffices. The selected candidate will support geochemistry-related projects and proposal efforts with an emphasis on the mining industry. Projects typically involve permitting, baseline studies, operational support, and reclamation/remediation.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing support for geochemical projects, specifically in mining environments;
• Conducting geochemical characterization studies (soil, mine wastes and ore), associated groundwater and surface water sampling and other environmental investigations;
• Collection, management and analysis of geochemical data;
• Water quality and geochemical modeling;
• Report preparation;
• Demonstrating a “Safety-First” focus; and,
• Maintaining a high standard of behavior to uphold Golder’s reputation and demonstrating a commitment to our Core Values.
  

The successful candidate will have the following skills, abilities, and qualifications:

• Degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or related field. Ideally with a strong quantitative background.
• 0 to 3 years applied work experience
• Academic knowledge of geology, geochemistry, surface water and groundwater interactions, hydrology, water treatment and physical and chemical hydrogeology.
• Strong understanding of geology and chemistry.
• Familiarity with industry-standard geochemical software such as PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, and GoldSim would be considered an asset;
• Strong data manipulation abilities including experience with data management tools (i.e., Excel, EQuIS, Access, Python, R).
• Strong relational skills within the team environment and with clients are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international project locations.
• The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.
  

The selected candidate will demonstrate a passion for geochemistry and geology, possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills and be committed to producing technically excellent work in a client-driven environment.

Preferred

• Graduate degree in geochemistry
• Experience with geochemical modeling codes (PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench)
• Proficiency in spoken and written English, proficiency in spoken and written French considered an asset.
  

Your Benefits At Golder Will Include

• Competitive benefits and remuneration packages
• Deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment
• Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
• On the job training, mentoring and coaching
• Global projects and travel opportunities
  

One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Platinum member status 15 consecutive years

Renowned for technical excellence, Golder (Member of WSP) is a leading consulting firm with over a half century of successful service to its clients. With over 165 offices in over 40 countries, Golder’s 6,500 professionals are driven by a passion to deliver results, offering unique specialized skills to address the ever-evolving challenges that earth, environment and energy present to clients across the infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing and power sectors.

Golder Associates Ltd. is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), and all other applicable legislation. Golder will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities upon request.

Primary Location CA-ON-MISSISSAUGA

Other Locations CA-Ontario, CA-ON-TORONTO, CA-ON-OTTAWA, CA-ON-SUDBURY

Schedule Full-time

Employee Status Regular

Job Posting Jun 19, 2021, 12:16:27 AM