Senior Geochemist / Senior Hydrogeochemist - Trinity Consultants Canada (Kelowna)

Senior Geochemist / Senior Hydrogeochemist

Water & Ecology – About Us

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the planning and implementation of geochemical, hydrogeochemical, and/or hydrogeological projects in the mining sector across Canada.
• Direct project managers on projects that support all phases of mining such as baseline studies, permitting, operational support and monitoring, closure planning, post‑closure monitoring, and special investigations.
• Provide senior technical leadership and insight for geochemical/hydrogeochemical projects, offering technical support internally and externally.
• Supervise, mentor, and assist with the development of technical skills of junior and intermediate level staff.
• Contribute geochemical or hydrogeochemical expertise to large multi‑disciplinary projects in collaboration with other senior staff.
• Represent Trinity Consultants Canada Water and Ecology in the scientific community through high‑quality deliverables, industry engagement, and participation in technical conferences.

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• PGeo., PEng., or eligible.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including experience in aqueous geochemistry investigations, acid rock drainage/metal leaching (ARD/ML) assessment, water quality, and monitoring program design and implementation (surface water, groundwater, and sediment).
• Experience with water quality and geochemical modelling (e.g., GoldSim, PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, CE‑QUAL‑W2) is an asset.
• Effective analytical and technical editing and review skills, with the ability to ensure the delivery of high‑quality reports and proposals.
• Strong consulting acumen, self‑directed, motivated, and a track record of achieving high client satisfaction.
• Experience in providing senior‑level review and oversight.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, exceptional people skills, and teamwork.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences including team members, clients, and regulators.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, excellence, and ethics.
• Experience in the mining sector is an asset.

The posted range $80.00 to $104.00 per hour reflects wages for a broad scope of experience, with starting pay determined based on education, qualifications, and experiences relevant to the role.

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