Intermediate Geochemist/Hydrogeochemist - All Canadian Locations

This position can be based at one of our BGC office locations in Canada listed here.

About Us

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 800 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources.  Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has officeslocated across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia.

Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees’ professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.

We believe inOne Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.

The Role

BGC is seeking an intermediate Geochemist or Hydrogeochemist to join our growing team. This role will focus on metal leaching (ML) and acid rock drainage (ARD) applications, water quality, seepage mitigation and management on mining, pipelines, and linear infrastructure projects across North America. Our projects span all phases of the typical project life cycle and often involve collaboration with dynamic, multi-disciplinary teams at BGC. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, relevant work experience, and a desire to travel and work in sometimes remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects that may include characterization of ML/ARD, water quality, site investigations, source term development and predictive water quality modelling projects
• Complete fieldwork including drilling, geological and geochemical logging, well and instrumentation installations, surface- and groundwater quality and flow monitoring.
• Lead or assist with project-specific tasks including review and management of datasets, development of figures and maps, and report writing.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior staff in the field and office
• Promote BGC vision, values and culture amongst the team

Required Education, Experience & Competencies

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in geochemistry, geology, hydrogeology, geological engineering, or related discipline with a strong foundation in low-temperature geochemistry, ML/ARD and/or water quality.
• 5+ years of experience, which may include relevant summer jobs, co-ops terms, and/or internships.
• Registered Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Geoscientist-in-Training (GIT) with EGBC or similar association in Canada or the US.
• Excited to undertake fieldwork, sometimes at remote project locations.
• Self-starter with a keen desire to contribute to technical excellence in a “One Team” environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Experience using water quality and geochemical data to develop monitoring plans and/or water quality models.
• Experience with mentoring, teaching or leading teams of junior/intermediate team members.
• Able to work efficiently with large datasets using database management programs such as EQWIN or EQuIS, Microsoft Access
• Familiar with geochemical and hydrological modeling platforms including PHREEQC, Geochemists Workbench, HYDRUS, MIN3P, MODFLOW and/or GoldSim
• Experience with general-purpose scripting/programming (Python, VBA, C++, Fortran, etc.) is an asset.
• French or Spanish language proficiency is an asset.

Position Requirements

Drug & Alcohol Testing

To ensure we meet our client’s compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments, BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employee’s first week or in the future, as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing, and/or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident.

Driver’s License

BGC requires that employees have a valid driver's license, and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring, BGC will require a driver’s abstract to allow for a safety review of your driving history.

Travel and Vaccination

BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment to ensure the health and safety of employees while on business travel and during field assignments. To meet travel and client requirements, employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever, COVID-19, etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation, please contact Human Resources. BGC requires that you have a current passport for this position.

Company Benefits

BGC offers our employees the following:

• Our ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Health, Dental and Vision coverage
  • LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holidays
• Parental leave top ups
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Flat management structure
• Social and wellness activities
• Casual and professional work environment

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000-$115,000 CAD per annum, however base pay will be commensurate with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. BGC's compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus plan, training allowance, and comprehensive medical and dental plan.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

BGC Engineering Inc. strives to create a workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded throughout our workplace culture and practices. Join us in our commitment to honour individuality, ensure fairness, and create a welcoming environment for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates, including those experiencing inequity such as racialized individuals, Indigenous People, women, people of diverse sexual orientations, identities and expressions, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all faiths, nationalities, marital status, ages, and family status. For assistance or accommodation with your application, please contact us at careers@bgcengineering.ca.

Disclosures

(1) At BGC, we use Artificial Intelligence to streamline parts of the recruitment process; however, all decisions about candidate selection and advancement continue to be made by our hiring team.

(2) This is a newly created position, reflecting our continued growth and investment in expanding our capabilities.

(3) This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

(4) Privacy Notice: By submitting an application you are consenting to BGC Engineering Inc. using and storing provided information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.