Intermediate Geochemist - Vancouver, Canada - Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges.

Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network.

Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than
550 locations around the world.

Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees —
27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.

We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech is currently looking to hire an
Intermediate Geochemist **to be based out of our Vancouver, BC office.

This is an opportunity to work with world-class engineers dedicated to working on civil and geotechnical engineering projects from conceptual design to final construction.

On occasion your expertise may be needed by our parent company on some of their challenging international projects.

If you are located outside of Vancouver, BC but close to one of our offices we may consider having you work remotely.

Some of the Responsibilities you may have:

Managing and directing all project phases from project definition to proposal writing, data collection and fieldwork, laboratory management, data analysis, and reporting.
Contributing to existing geochemistry projects including sampling and geochemical and isotopic characterization of rocks, waters, gases, and organic materials.
Conducting geochemical and hydro chemical fieldwork, data management, QA/QC, data manipulation and geochemical modeling using speciation and mass transport codes.
Mentoring and training junior scientific staff and technicians.
Knowledge and experience with applicable federal and provincial regulations and guidelines, preferably with a working knowledge of BC, Yukon, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories mine permitting processes
Experience with geochemical modelling software such as PHREEQC, Geochemist's Workbench, etc.
Ability to prepare pragmatic defensible technical reports in English in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and to communicate and liaise effectively and credibly with members of regulatory bodies, industry, special interest groups and First Nations are also required.
Be willing to travel domestically, occasionally in remote and varying environments sometimes with limited communications and logístical support
Demonstrated progressive management experience and a desire to build and contribute to an effective team would be an asset
Previous consulting experience is preferred although not essential.
Registered or qualified for registration with an applicable professional association.

What makes Tetra Tech a great place to work:

Benefits starting day one of employment. Competitive base salary.
Eligible for overtime (calculated at 1.5 times) that can be banked or paid out, whatever you prefer. Some of our employees work a lot of hours during the busy times and then take extended time off.
Hybrid work options when you are not in the field. We'll provide the technology for you to work remotely.
Tetra Tech employs industry leading technical specialists across all environmental disciplines which promotes a strong mentorship environment and opportunity for technical growth.
Tetra Tech supports lifelong learning and provides an annual allowance for educational opportunities.
You will be working with an amazing, very supportive team that takes a great amount of pride in our reputation and the phenomenal customer service we are known for.
Tetra Tech is a global company with over 27,000 employees worldwide. By joining this team, you have access to this network of professionals, experience, opportunities, and corporate benefits (e.g., corporate discounts, stock purchase plan).
Opportunity for advancement within our engineering group and within Tetra Tech globally.

Additional Information

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

(A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)

We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive hourly rate and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around