Posted 14 months ago
Environmental Geochemist
@ BBA
Montréal, QC · Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC · Québec, QC · Labelle, QC · Val-d'Or, QC +1
Overview
BBA is hiring an experienced Environmental Geochemist for its national environmental team, serving mining and industrial clients. The work covers geochemical characterization of ore, tailings and waste rock, acid rock drainage assessment, water quality prediction and closure planning.
Responsibilities:
- Perform and supervise geochemical characterization studies of ore, tailings and waste rock
- Assess acid rock drainage and contaminant leaching risks
- Predict water quality from mine tailings storage facilities
- Design and supervise static and kinetic laboratory and field tests
Requirements summary:
- Experienced in environmental geochemistry
- Strong knowledge of Québec, Canadian and international regulations
- Solid chemistry and mineralogy background
- Ability to support team members' professional development
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · csod
- Employer posting date
- 2025-09-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
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Your future role on our team
We are looking for an experienced Environmental Geochemist to take on a key role within our national environmental team to help our mining and industriel clientele.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
- Performing and supervising geochemical characterization studies (ore, tailings, or mine waste rock) and contributing to closure planning
- Assessing the acid rock drainage (ARD) and neutral drainage potential, along with contaminant leaching risks
- Predicting water quality from mine tailings storage facilities
- Defining acceptable mine tailings management methods to prevent or mitigate impacts on water quality and the environment
- Applying a strong understanding of Québec, Canadian, and international regulations related to water management, mine tailings, and mine site reclamation
- Selecting samples and designing, interpreting, and supervising static and kinetic laboratory and field tests, using sound knowledge of chemistry and mineralogy
- Understanding and contributing to the design of passive treatment systems for surface water at mine sites
- Overseeing or supporting geochemical modeling studies using established tools and software
- Support the professional development of team members within the Environment–Geochemistry discipline
- Participate in project meetings, providing technical input in your area of expertise
- Contribute to drafting proposals and developing service offerings
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Desire to be in the thick of the action
- Results-driven
- Ability to share and pass on knowledge
- Managerial courage
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