OverviewJoin to apply for the Environmental Geochemist role at BBA Consultants.We are looking for an experienced Environmental Geochemist to take on a key role within our national environmental team to help our mining and industrial clientele.ResponsibilitiesPerforming and supervising geochemical characterization studies (ore, tailings, or mine waste rock) and contributing to closure planningAssessing the acid rock drainage (ARD) and neutral drainage potential, along with contaminant leaching risksPredicting water quality from mine tailings storage facilitiesDefining acceptable mine tailings management methods to prevent or mitigate impacts on water quality and the environmentApplying a robust understanding of Québec, Canadian, and international regulations related to water management, mine tailings, and mine site reclamationSelecting samples and designing, interpreting, and supervising static and kinetic laboratory and field tests, using sound knowledge of chemistry and mineralogyUnderstanding and contributing to the design of passive treatment systems for surface water at mine sitesOverseeing or supporting geochemical modeling studies using established tools and softwareSupport the professional development of team members within the Environment–Geochemistry disciplineParticipate in project meetings,
providing technical input in your area of expertiseContribute to drafting proposals and developing service offeringsQualities and valuesEntrepreneurial spiritDesire to be in the thick of the actionResults-drivenAbility to share and pass on knowledgeManagerial courageSummary Of Certifications And Job RequirementsUniversity degree in Geology, Geological Engineering or Inorganic Chemistry with a specialization in Mineralogy or in Environmental GeochemistryAt least 10 years of experience in Applied Geochemistry in the fields of environment and mine site characterization and remediation, with some experience in contaminant hydrology or hydrogeochemistryFamiliarity with interpreting static and kinetic testing as well as with key geochemical modelling software, such as WATEQ4F, MINTEQ/MINTEQA2, MINQL, PHREEQE/PHREEQM, HSC Chemistry, CHESSExcellent written and spoken communication skillsExcellent teamwork skills within multidisciplinary engineering teams composed mainly of geotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists and environmental specialistsAdvanced level of English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients outside Québec. The frequency of English use may range from occasional to daily, depending on ongoing projectsOverview of BBA’s Total AwardsAnnual base salaryAnnual premium program for regular employeesAccess to a time