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We deliver services to our clients through the integration of over 30 disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.\nWe are seeking a Geochemist to join our team of hydrogeologists, geochemists, and water resource engineers in western Canada. Within our team, you will support projects in Canada, Australia, and Chile, where SLR provides expertise to mining companies and government agencies on aspects of our project work related to Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) and Metal Leaching (ML). \nYou will work with our geochemists and hydrogeologists in a range of field and office tasks, including rock/water sampling as part of an ARD/ML assessment, drilling supervision, data visualization and interpretation, and reporting. You will be given the opportunity to develop advanced groundwater modeling skills and/or water and load balance modeling using Excel or GoldSim.\nThis position will require a highly motivated individual who has a passion for geoscience and is seeking to develop a broad skill set.\nResponsibilities\nReview and interpret geochemical and mineralogical data, including static testing data related to Acid Base Accounting (ABA) and related data.\nCollaborate with other geochemists and scientists to acquire relevant geochemical data and develop inputs to water and contaminant load balance models.\nPrepare comprehensive technical reports documenting modelling methodology, input parameters, results, and potential environmental effects.\nContribute to planning and implementing projects, including QA/QC and the presentation of results in tabular and graphical formats, and preparing reports.\nWorking at SLR \n\nWith us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.\nHere's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team: Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives\nThe salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.\nFull-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement\nQualifications\nProfessional registration or eligibility to register as a GIT or EIT.\nAcademic background in geology, geochemistry, or other relevant specializations. 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