Posted 2 months ago
Senior Mine Water Quality Modeller
@ Stantec
Burnaby, BC · Calgary, AB · Edmonton, AB · Victoria, BC · Sidney, BC +1
Overview
Stantec is hiring a Senior/Intermediate Mine Water Quality Modeller for its Environmental Services team, ideally based in Victoria, Sidney or Burnaby, British Columbia. The role leads GoldSim-based mine water quality modelling, technical review and multi-discipline mining water projects, with a 10+ year consulting background required. The posting states a P.Geo. or P.Eng. registration and a valid driver's licence are required.
Responsibilities:
- Lead mine water quality modelling using GoldSim with contaminant transport
- Serve as technical lead or reviewer on complex modelling projects
- Mentor intermediate and junior modellers
- Lead multi-discipline teams on mining water aspects
- Prepare technical reports and perform QA/QC
Requirements summary:
- Extensive GoldSim experience with contaminant transport module
- B.Sc. in geochemistry, hydrogeology or earth sciences
- 10+ years of consulting experience, including mining sector
- P.Geo. or P.Eng. registration required
- Knowledge of BC, Ontario and Atlantic Canada water regulations
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Research & science |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Geo., P.Eng. |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences, Earth Engineering, Water quality |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. Our Environmental Services Group is a significant part of Stantec’s success and employs over 3,000 staff across North America. Our dedicated group of professionals provides a wide variety of environmental services and are recognized as leaders in the industry. Stantec is devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment
Your Opportunity
Stantec has an opportunity for a Senior/Intermediate Mine Water Quality Modeller with a strong background to join our Environmental Services team. The position will ideally be located in either Victoria, Sidney or Burnaby, British Columbia but there is flexibility for our other offices and relocation assistance available.
The ideal candidate is someone that can capitalize on existing client relationships to expand Stantec’s profile and market share in the regional and national market. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to water quality and geochemistry field programs, environmental assessments, and environmental permitting activities for a variety of projects but with a focus on mining.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Primary responsibilities will be related to performing key tasks to support geochemical and water quality components of projects
- Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment Program
- Lead development, and application of mine water quality models using GoldSim software with contaminant transport module, integrating geochemical source terms for mine waste rock, tailings, pit lakes, and underground workings
- Serve as technical lead or reviewer for complex mine water quality modelling projects
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to intermediate and junior modelers
- Support water quality components of projects including environmental assessments, models, and monitoring programs
- Collaborate with other scientific and engineering professionals within the practice on baseline and impact assessment projects, feasibility studies, groundwater and surface water assessments and contaminant investigations, and rehabilitation projects
- Lead multi-discipline modeling teams related to water aspects of mining projects, including geochemists, water quality specialists, hydrogeologists, and engineers
- Lead complex projects with a high degree of initiative and independence and apply a broad range of knowledge
- Provide guidance to clients, project managers and technical staff on mining related water issues
- Interpret and analyze data, providing related technical support for water resource and environmental projects
- Prepare technical reports and perform QA/QC of technical documents
- Perform data analysis and data visualization through the use of technical software
- Conduct and support fieldwork as needed
- Execution of related proposal development and project task financial and schedule management
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Extensive experience of Goldsim software with contaminant transport module
- Strong understanding of mine water management systems and mine water quality prediction
- Fluent understanding of Canadian and provincial water quality guidelines, legislation, regulations, licensing and permitting particularly relating to mining in British Columbia, Ontario and Atlantic Canada
- Ability and willingness to travel to lead field crews, perform environmental monitoring, or participate in off-site meetings with clients and/or regulatory agencies
- Fundamental understanding of project-task management
- Proven ability to analyze field and technical data, perform research, demonstrate technical knowledge, and problem solve
- Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally, and graphically)
- Strong technical aptitude
- Time management skills in balancing immediate and long-term work with varying priorities and deadlines
- Solid computer skills are a must including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of water chemistry and contaminant transport modeling software (i.e. PHREEQC, Minteq, MIN3P, Excel, database software, etc.
- Experience preparing environmental assessments/ impact statements and other regulatory applications
Education and Experience
Minimum of a B.Sc. in Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, or Earth Sciences/Engineering with a specific focus in the areas of water quality, geochemistry, preference may be given to those with advanced degree
Minimum of 10+ years of experience, which must include relevant consulting experience in the mining sector, including mine water quality predictions, water quality modelling or the assessment of water quality impacts, preference may be given to those 15+ years of experience
Professional registration or eligibility is required (P.Geo. or P.Eng.).
Valid Driver’s License required.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
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