Environmental Biogeochemist Jobs

SNC-Lavalin’s Mining & Metallurgical team in Canada is made up of more than 400 employees who work on large-scale projects to support mining sustainability, pit-to-port opportunities, metallurgical plant engineering, or mine closure and capabilities in the study, design, and construction of mining projects across a wide range of mining and processing methods and commodities. The team combines global-caliber expertise to provide tailored solutions for projects of any size, scope, or complexity. We believe in working openly and transparently, together, delivering world-class projects. We work collaboratively with teams across the world, from Canada to Brazil in the south to India in the east, delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients. To support our growth initiatives, we are expanding our team and are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and want to add value to project success, both locally and internationally.
We are seeking an Environmental Biogeochemist to join our Mining & Metallurgy, Tailing, Water, Environment Group. The successful candidate will report to the Director Mine Water Resources Western Canada and will work with the TWE team on mining projects.
Our expertise in the mining environment enables us to fully support our customers who want to leave a positive environmental and social legacy, while strengthening the long-term viability of their operations. Our Mining and Metallurgy (M&M) Tailings Water Environmental (TWE) team helps integrate environmental considerations into every stage of a project and provide tailor-made engineering services to help our clients achieve their productivity goals and adapt to changing market conditions. SNC-Lavalin plays an active role in supporting mining companies in their environmental management in order to meet current standards and facilitate the social acceptability of projects. The team combines global-caliber expertise to provide tailored solutions for projects of any size, scope, or complexity. We believe in working openly, transparently, and collectively to deliver world-class projects. We collaborate with teams across the world, from Canada to Brazil in the south to India in the east, delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients. To support our growth initiatives, we are expanding our team and are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and want to add value to project success, both locally and internationally.
The role will be based in Burnaby, Montreal, Toronto or Calgary.
Your role within the team

• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Support and manage the execution of mining environment projects.
• Willingness to travel for short periods of time (1 week or less) to mine sites, metallurgical plants and other SNC-Lavalin facilities as required by the project.
• Participate in the preparation of service offers.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Participate in the writing and presentation of technical papers.

Why choose SNC-Lavalin as an employer?
Because We Offer

• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.
• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.

The Ideal Candidate

• Eligible for registration with Engineers Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) or equivalent professional association.
• Comprehensive understanding of microbes in the environmental/mining engineering applications specifically with regards to monitoring, characterization/classification, forensic application to environmental conditions, fate and degradation of mining-related contaminants is considered an asset.
• Ability to work well in a team with demonstrated good work ethic, time management and strong people-skills.
• Post-graduate degree in engineering, science or related field is considered an asset.
• Excellent command of English, communication skills (spoken and written).

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
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