Senior Principal Geochemist (Toronto)

We are looking for a Senior Geochemist to join our team. In this position, you would help lead and direct geochemistry assessment work, primarily in the Canadian mining sector. The position is based in Ontario Canada, with the option of you sitting in one of our Mississauga, Toronto, Ottawa, or Sudbury offices (location is flexible). Working collaboratively with our world‑class team of more than 30 geochemists across Canada, and other professionals, we provide a positive entrepreneurial environment in which to work on challenging projects and continue your professional growth.

A day in the life:

• You’ll be developing and reviewing proposed scopes of work, schedules and budgets related to the completion of geochemistry, water quality and environmental assessment projects.
• You’ll be working with others to manage individual and the overall team workload, as well as working with others to identify staffing lists for each project.
• You’ll be developing, directing, and overseeing the execution of:
  • Project plans and assessment approaches
  • Model development, calibration, and validation
  • Technical reports, memorandum, presentations, and other project deliverables
• You will be responsible for executing multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations, including responsibility for project deliverables meeting expectations for quality.
• You’ll be designing, planning, and overseeing field programs, that focus on understanding the geochemical characteristics of materials for mining clients.
• You’ll be managing, analyzing, and interpreting measured and modelled data, and providing technical oversight and quality control for data collection, management, and analysis.
• You’ll be working with multi‑disciplinary project teams to integrate results of geochemical characterization programs into large scale environmental assessments, geochemical and water quality models, and acid‑rock drainage/metal leaching management plans.
• You’ll be supervising, training, and mentoring junior and intermediate staff to develop their skill sets including technical skills, project experience, and general consulting and decision‑making skills.
• You’ll be actively promoting a culture of health and safety.
• You’ll be taking an active role in developing and maintaining client relationships and business development opportunities.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• A university degree (or equivalent education) in an applicable science or engineering field (e.g., geochemistry, geology, earth sciences).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience or equivalent, preferably in environmental consulting and/or a mining company.
• A valid professional designation in at least Ontario.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience regarding acid rock drainage/metal leaching and mine waste geochemistry assessment.
• Demonstrated experience with geochemical sampling design, water and rock sample collection, and analytical methods for mine waste geochemistry analysis.
• Demonstrated abilities with geochemical and water quality modeling using industry‑standard software packages (e.g., GoldSim, PhreeqC, CE‑QUAL‑W2, and Geochemist’s Workbench).
• Demonstrated success in managing teams and delivering work products in a timely fashion, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Previous experience in dealing with regulatory processes related to mining.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills are an asset.
• Ability to multi‑task, maintain flexibility, and work independently.