Senior Mine Water Quality Modeller

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. Our Environmental Services Group is a significant part of Stantec’s success and employs over 3,000 staff across North America. Our dedicated group of professionals provides a wide variety of environmental services and are recognized as leaders in the industry. Stantec is devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment
Your OpportunityStantec has an opportunity for a Senior/Intermediate Mine Water Quality Modeller with a strong background to join our Environmental Services team. The position will ideally be located in either Victoria, Sidney or Burnaby, British Columbia but there is flexibility for our other offices and relocation assistance available.
The ideal candidate is someone that can capitalize on existing client relationships to expand Stantec’s profile and market share in the regional and national market. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to water quality and geochemistry field programs, environmental assessments, and environmental permitting activities for a variety of projects but with a focus on mining.
Your Key Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities will be related to performing key tasks to support geochemical and water quality components of projects
Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment Program
Lead development, and application of mine water quality models using GoldSim software with contaminant transport module, integrating geochemical source terms for mine waste rock, tailings, pit lakes, and underground workings
Serve as technical lead or reviewer for complex mine water quality modelling projects
Mentor and provide technical guidance to intermediate and junior modelers
Support water quality components of projects including environmental assessments, models, and monitoring programs
Collaborate with other scientific and engineering professionals within the practice on baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, groundwater and surface water assessments and contaminant investigations, and rehabilitation projects
Lead multi-discipline modeling teams related to water aspects of mining projects, including geochemists, water quality specialists, hydrogeologists, and engineers
Lead complex projects with a high degree of initiative and independence and apply a broad range of knowledge
Provide guidance to clients, project managers and technical staff on mining related water issues
Interpret and analyze data, providing related technical support for water resource and environmental projects
Prepare technical reports and perform QA/QC of technical documents
Perform data analysis and data visualization through the use of technical software
Conduct and support fieldwork as needed
Execution of related proposal development and project task financial and schedule management
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Extensive experience of Goldsim software with contaminant transport module
Strong understanding of mine water management systems and mine water quality prediction
Fluent understanding of Canadian and provincial water quality guidelines, legislation, regulations, licensing and permitting particularly relating to mining in British Columbia, Ontario and Atlantic Canada
Ability and willingness to travel to lead field crews, perform environmental monitoring, or participate in off-site meetings with clients and/or regulatory agencies
Fundamental understanding of project-task management
Proven ability to analyze field and technical data, perform research, demonstrate technical knowledge, and problem solve
Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally, and graphically)
Strong technical aptitude
Time management skills in balancing immediate and long-term work with varying priorities and deadlines
Solid computer skills are a must including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of water chemistry and contaminant transport modeling software (i.E. PHREEQC, Minteq, MIN3P, Excel, database software, etc.
Experience preparing environmental assessments/ impact statements and other regulatory applications
Education and ExperienceMinimum of a B.Sc. in Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, or Earth Sciences/Engineering with a specific focus in the areas of water quality, geochemistry, preference may be given to those with advanced degree
Minimum of 10+ years of experience, which must include relevant consulting experience in the mining sector, including mine water quality predictions, water quality modelling or the assessment of water quality impacts, preference may be given to those 15+ years of experience
Professional registration or eligibility is required (P.Geo. or P.Eng.).
Valid Driver’s License required.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About StantecStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible
Pay Range
Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$98,700.00 - $148,100.00 Annually
Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$104,600.00 - $157,000.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary
health
dental
vision plans
a wellness program
health care spending account
wellness spending account
group registered retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase program
group tax-free savings account
life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
short-term/long-term disability plans
emergency travel benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional membership fee coverage
paid time off
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location:
Canada | BC | BurnabyOther Locations:
Canada | AB | CalgaryOrganization:
BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British ColumbiaEmployee Status:
RegularManagement Level:
Individual contributorBusiness Justification:
New PositionTravel:
YesSchedule:
Full time
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