Intermediate Consultant (Geochemist)

Okane Consultants

• $80K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in geochemistry, earth sciences, environmental science, engineering geology, or soil science.
  • Registered professional (P.Geo., P.Eng., or equivalent) in Canada, or eligible for registration.
  • Experience with geochemical modeling software like PHREEQC, MIN3P, or Geochemist's Workbench.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in consulting, mining, or applied geochemistry.
  • Familiarity with reactive transport modeling is a plus.
  • Comfortable with public speaking at technical conferences is advantageous.
  • Committed to environmental sustainability and reducing mining's ecological impact.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design mine closure plans and secure stakeholder consensus.
  • Prepare technical documentation and reports for geochemistry projects, including work plans and schedules.
  • Evaluate geochemical risks related to metal leaching and acid rock drainage to develop management solutions.
  • Develop conceptual site models for predicting waste geochemistry and water quality.
  • Analyze static and kinetic test results to refine predictive geochemical models.
  • Support the development of geochemical and reactive transport models.
  • Perform data analysis and visualization to underpin geochemical assessments and decision-making.

Benefits

  • Flexible work locations in Saskatoon, Calgary, or Cranbrook.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects in the mining and environmental sectors.
  • Support for professional development and mentoring.
  • A collaborative work environment with dynamic interdisciplinary teams.
  • Participation in initiatives that focus on sustainable land stewardship.
Full Job Description
Are you someone passionate about using geochemistry to solve complex mine closure challenges and creating a lasting positive impact?

If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you. We're growing in the North American region and are on the lookout for an ambitious Intermediate Consultant (Geochemist) to join our dynamic team. Come be a part of a visionary journey that is all about making a positive impact. This role is open to our Saskatoon, Calgary or Cranbrook office.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will work closely with our interdisciplinary technical teams on projects that span diverse sites with unique challenges to support the development of practical solutions.

Your work will include:
  • Collaborate design work and project scopes with multidisciplinary teams (ie: geoscience, geotechnical, mine planning, hydrological) to ensure optimized feasible mine closure plan and to gain consensus among stakeholders and collaborate towards shared goals.
  • Preparing proficient technical documentation and reports for geochemistry related projects. Planning and execution of technical tasks of moderate scope and complexity, including establishing work plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Applying a strong understanding of metal leaching and acid rock drainage processes to evaluate geochemical risks and develop practical mine waste management, closure, and reclamation solutions.
  • Developing conceptual site models to support prediction of mine waste geochemical performance and water quality.
  • Interpreting static and kinetic test results and integrate findings into predictive geochemical models.
  • Supporting the development and calibration of geochemical and reactive transport models.
  • Performing advanced data analysis, interpretation, and visualization to support geochemical assessments and decision-making.
  • Preparing technical scopes of work, contribute to proposal development, and support cost estimate preparation.
  • Providing technical guidance, mentoring, and work direction to junior staff, technologists, and contractors assigned to project tasks.
  • Fostering and maintaining client relationships, identify opportunities for additional services, and actively support business development initiatives.
  • Developing and implement geochemical and physical sampling and analytical programs.
  • Conducting field investigations and collect mine waste samples to support geochemical characterization programs.
  • Assisting in the development of laboratory testing programs and updating databases.


Qualifications:
  • An undergraduate bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree in one of the following technical disciplines: geochemistry, earth sciences, environmental science, engineering geology or soil science.
  • Registered professional (P.Geo., P.Eng., or equivalent) in a Canadian jurisdiction, or immediately eligible for registration.
  • Knowledge and experience in using geochemical modelling software (e.g.,PHREEQC, MIN3P, Geochemist's Workbench, etc.).
  • ~5+ years of relevant consulting, mining, or applied geochemistry experience
  • Experience with reactive transport modelling is an asset.
  • Comfortable with presenting at applicable technical conferences is an asset.
  • Genuine interest in environmental sustainability and a commitment to mitigating the environmental impacts of mining activities.
  • Embody Okane's Core Vision (Help Create a Better Tomorrow) and Values (Passionate, Smart & Clever, Positive, Thoughtful & Caring, and Humble).


How to Apply:

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the mining industry and contribute to sustainable land stewardship, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you're a great fit for this role by October 16, 2026. Please note that only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

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