Job Description

If you are looking for a home for the best years of your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic and innovative firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry recognized professionals, Geosyntec is the place for you! We are seeking a Senior Engineer or Scientist to help us grow our Mining Practice in Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience and the ability to support, build and lead a practice area of expertise. You must have an entrepreneurial attitude, and enthusiasm for supporting business development and technical efforts to expand Geosyntec s market share.

Our regional focus is on environmental services including geochemistry characterization and modelling, site-wide water quality and water balance models, innovative water treatment and source control solutions, treatability, and leachate testing (through our in-house laboratory SiREM), integrated closure planning and mine closure requirements. As a firm, we offer a breadth of services including resource evaluation, mine permitting, geotechnical engineering, tailings and mine waste engineering, water resource management, water treatment and complementary treatability testing, closure and reclamation, and corporate social responsibility/environmental social governance.

Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Learn more by visiting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project management and technical lead for mining projects related to mine impacted water treatment, hydrology and water management, reclamation and closure planning, sustainability, containment technologies, and regulatory permitting/compliance solutions.
• Maintaining high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client-based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events.
• Identifying and developing successful client relationships and new business development opportunities on a local, regional, or national basis.
• Managing projects and staff, including providing technical leadership and oversight, risk management, and mentoring.
• Overseeing and managing projects and coordinating with other practices and/or offices to facilitate project delivery.
• Assist in recruiting, mentoring, and training additional staff to grow the mining practice.
• Serve in a leadership role for the company culture and values across the organization.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec s culture. You should expect to work closely with highly experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec s culture as you advance your career.

We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you would work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities. You may also be asked to take on project management/direction responsibilities, along with staff management and mentoring tasks. Here are some other things you should know about this position:

• Training: This position requires OSHA/MSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including technical conferences, in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Typically approximately 10%
• Overnight travel: Typically approximately 20%

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual s own performance and initiative.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science in engineering or geology/geochemistry degree in mining geological, environmental, civil, chemical, water resource, or geology, hydrogeology, or geochemistry. (required)
• Advanced degree in same. (preferred)
• Professional Geoscientist or Engineer registration in the province of British Columbia, Alberta, or Ontario. (required)

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 7 years of mining and environmental consulting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Thorough knowledge and experience with local regulations, and good relationships with regulators and indigenous groups. (required)
• Project management certification, business development training, and leadership training. (preferred)
• Regional visibility through involvement in professional associations or trade organizations. (preferred)
• Ability to succeed in a consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Valid Canadian driver s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm.

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you\'re looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees\' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting

Geosyntec offers excellent compensation packages commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive employee benefits package.

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