Senior Environmental Geochemist - Canada

Title: Senior Environmental Geochemist

Location: Canada

Salary: Competitive 

Our client, a leading precious metals producer with a portfolio of assets across the globe, is currently seeking an experienced Environmental Geochemist to join their Corporate HQ in Canada. Reporting to the Environmental Manager, key responsibilities include: 

• Leading the design and implementation of environmental geochemical characterization studies.
• Collaborating with site management and specialist consulting services to develop scopes of work and budgets.
• Ensuring the assessment and mitigation of geochemical risks.
• Supporting operations with managing geochemical laboratory programs and interpreting data.
• Contributing to comprehensive geochemical risk assessments.
• Analysing and interpreting large geochemical datasets.
• Developing practical mineral waste and AMD management plans.
• Assisting with groundwater and surface water quality assessments.
• Conducting environmental fieldwork and sample collection.
• Preparing high-quality technical reports and presentations.
• Providing oversight and guidance to corporate and operational employees.
• Staying informed about emerging information and trends in geochemical management practices.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or a similar field, a minimum of six years’ relevant experience with exposure to international mining operations. They will also be highly proficient in geochemical modelling software packages.  

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Canada with frequent domestic and international travel (~30% of the time), with a well-regarded, growing mid-cap miner. 

If interested, please CLICK ON APPLY NOW to send a CV to max.gilligan@extractivesearch.com to discuss this opportunity further.