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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.\nAt Okane, we believe that integrated mine closure planning is just the starting point to ‘Help Create a Better Tomorrow’. We work with mining companies to return land responsibly and safely, enabling what comes next to serve both people and the planet. Our work challenges the status quo - we advocate for meaningful partnerships with communities, including Indigenous rightsholders, and design solutions that create lasting financial, environmental, and social value. From early-stage planning through to relinquishment, we’re helping reshape the future of mining, and we’re looking for people who want to be part of that transformation.\nResponsibilities:\nIn 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.\nYour work will include:\nCollaborate 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. \nPreparing 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.\nApplying 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.\nDeveloping conceptual site models to support prediction of mine waste geochemical performance and water quality.\nInterpreting static and kinetic test results and integrate findings into predictive geochemical models. \nSupporting the development and calibration of geochemical and reactive transport models.\nPerforming advanced data analysis, interpretation, and visualization to support geochemical assessments and decision-making. \nPreparing technical scopes of work, contribute to proposal development, and support cost estimate preparation. \nProviding technical guidance, mentoring, and work direction to junior staff, technologists, and contractors assigned to project tasks. \nFostering and maintaining client relationships, identify opportunities for additional services, and actively support business development initiatives. \nDeveloping and implement geochemical and physical sampling and analytical programs. \nConducting field investigations and collect mine waste samples to support geochemical characterization programs. \nAssisting in the development of laboratory testing programs, and updating databases. \n\nQualifications:\nAn 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.\nRegistered professional (P.Geo., P.Eng., or equivalent) in a Canadian jurisdiction, or immediately eligible for registration.\nKnowledge and experience in using geochemical modelling software (e.g., PHREEQC, MIN3P, Geochemist’s Workbench, etc.).\n~5+ years of relevant consulting, mining, or applied geochemistry experience\nExperience with reactive transport modelling is an asset.\nComfortable with presenting at applicable technical conferences is an asset.\nGenuine interest in environmental sustainability and a commitment to mitigating the environmental impacts of mining activities.\nEmbody Okane’s Core Vision (Help Create a Better Tomorrow) and Values (Passionate, Smart & Clever, Positive, Thoughtful & Caring, and Humble). \nWhy Join Okane?\nAt Okane, we're committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where every individual is valued for their unique contributions. Our dedicated teams span across the globe, connecting people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.\nOur workplace culture is defined by the everyday behaviors of our team and driven by our Core Values:Passionate, Thoughtful & Caring, Smart & Clever, Positive and Humble.We believe in flexibility, work-life balance, and an open-door approach to communication.\nWe believe in personal and professional development, offering opportunities for continuous learning and growth. At Okane, we foster the opportunity for everyone to grow and develop their skills that align with their career path. As we continue to expand our global presence, we're looking for individuals who share our values and are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.\nHow to Apply:\nIf 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.Please note that only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.\nIf you require an adjustment during the recruitment/interview process, please let the HR team know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at Okane, please click here: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion\nOkane Consultants.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5644,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Continuous learning","Equity","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-05T21:23:45Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":85,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.94,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":12,"expected_fill_days":27,"reasons":["conf:1","wave","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-11-15T07:52:55Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/okane-consultants-intermediate-consultant-geochemist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/okane-consultants-intermediate-consultant-geochemist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-15T20:04:07Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":14167,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-16T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":4518700},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=4518700"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fokane-consultants-intermediate-consultant-geochemist"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"free","price":{"credits":0,"usd":0},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fokane-consultants-intermediate-consultant-geochemist"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fokane-consultants-intermediate-consultant-geochemist"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/okane-consultants-intermediate-consultant-geochemist\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fokane-consultants-intermediate-consultant-geochemist"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3837164}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"okaneconsultants.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3837164},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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