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Senior Geochemist
Montrose Environmental Group
The Senior Geochemist role involves leading geochemical programs, designing and overseeing acid rock drainage (ARD), metal leaching (ML), and AMD prediction and control programs, applying advanced isotopic and geochemical methods, developing and refining conceptual hydrogeochemical models, integrating geochemical and hydrogeological data, guiding closure planning, and serving as a senior technical advisor.
24d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Consulting
Environmental Engineering
Sustainability Services
Remediation
Compliance Services
Air Quality Monitoring
Water Quality Management
Environmental Health and Safety
Sector Specialisms
Air Quality
Water Quality
Natural Resource Damage Assessment
Environmental Incident Response
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Source Emissions Testing
Fenceline Monitoring
Soil Analysis
Role
What you would be doing
hydrogeochemical modelling
ard prediction
mining projects
closure planning
expert witness
contaminant risk
- Develop and refine conceptual hydrogeochemical models for mine water and impacted systems
- Take on high-impact, senior-level work with visible influence on projects and strategy
- Support Montrose Practice Leads and Technical Leads to review/improve/implement technical standards related to the geochemistry discipline
- Support permitting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement processes
- Design and oversee acid rock drainage (ARD), metal leaching (ML), and AMD prediction and control programs
- Assessing future environmental impacts and developing mitigation strategies for proposed industrial development, including mine site development
- Act as an expert witness for regulatory and legal proceedings
- Complete hydrogeochemical investigations of local and regional scale groundwater systems for environmental assessment and remediation, and natural resource/infrastructure development
- Provide advice to internal and external clients related to application of chemical and isotopic analytical strategies in groundwater and groundwater/surface water interactions for successful project outcomes
- Lead, develop and inspire junior and intermediate geoscientists
- Participate in business development with existing and new clients, and maintain client relationships to support repeat business
- Develop strong internal and external networks to support the awareness of geochemistry within Montrose and externally to our clients
- Lead geochemical programs for major mining projects, from exploration to closure
- Develop innovative solutions to geochemistry and hydrogeology-related problems that affect the environment
- Support and preparing technical proposals, including development of technical scopes and cost estimates for geochemistry programs
- Identifying opportunities to improve technical execution with respect to the geochemistry discipline
- Serve as a senior technical advisor to clients and internal teams on mining-related water quality challenges
- Provide senior technical input, advice and review for multi-disciplinary projects related to geochemistry, hydrogeology, hydrology, chemistry, and mine water
- Guide closure planning, decommissioning strategies, and environmental mitigation
- Apply advanced isotopic and geochemical methods for source delineation (e.g., brine, salinity, petroleum)
- Support strategic planning and business development initiatives to grow Montrose’s mining, green technologies and oil and gas projects
- Support mine site closure plans and industrial decommissioning strategies
- Take a leading role in driving and influencing the development and growth of a geochemistry market
- Create and reinforce a strong health and safety culture through visible leadership to project team members and clients
- Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as mining companies, municipal/provincial/federal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.
- Develop conceptual hydrogeochemical models to support interpretation and performing modelling of chemical data, and integration with other groundwater studies, including hydrogeological modelling
- Work with top mining clients across Canada and internationally — from major base and precious metal producers, lithium producers, to green tech developers
- Integrate geochemical and hydrogeological data to assess contaminant mobility and risk
- Review and contribute to high-quality technical reporting and regulatory documentation
What you bring
geochemistry modeling
advanced degree
professional registration
environmental regulations
client management
contaminant management
- Mine water geochemistry and modeling (PHREEQC, AquaChem, GoldSIM, Geochemist’s Workbench)
- Familiarity with data tools such as EQuIS, Excel macros, Access databases, or GIS platforms
- Ability to manage clients, deliver quality work, and grow internal capacity
- Excellent leadership, mentorship, and communication skills
- Strong working knowledge of Canadian environmental and mining regulatory frameworks
- Eligible for professional registration (e.g., PGO, APEGA, EGBC); multi-provincial registration is a plus
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or related field
- Experience in integrating geochemistry with hydrogeological or geomechanical models
- Acid-base accounting, ARD/AMD prediction and management
- 20+ years of applied geochemistry experience, with a strong focus on the mining sector
- Expert witness experience in mining or contaminated site matters
- Make a name for yourself as a recognized industry leader in geochemistry, with the autonomy to shape your career direction and drive high-impact projects from concept to completion.
- Proven expertise in:
- Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose geographies in Canada, USA, Europe, and Australia?
- Flexible work options, supportive leadership, and a values-driven culture
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Company
Overview
2013
Year Founded
The company was established in 2013, marking the beginning of its journey to deliver comprehensive environmental solutions.
- Montrose Environmental Group quickly became a leader in delivering comprehensive environmental solutions.
- The company specializes in a wide array of sectors including industrial, energy, infrastructure, and utilities, delivering tailored services for both public and private sector clients.
- With a focus on environmental sustainability, they provide solutions spanning air quality, waste management, and water resources.
- Montrose has worked on major environmental remediation projects, from managing hazardous waste to optimizing energy use for large-scale infrastructure developments.
- The company serves clients across diverse industries, helping them meet compliance requirements and drive operational efficiencies while minimizing their environmental impact.
- Montrose’s portfolio includes both short-term, high-impact projects as well as long-term strategic partnerships.
- Known for its adaptability and innovation, the company prides itself on delivering customized solutions, regardless of project size or complexity.
- Forget everything you think you know about how environmental companies work.
- Designed from the ground up to deliver a better experience and better outcomes for both clients and employees.
- Bring the best minds on board, and give them the freedom to focus on what matters most: coming up with ingenious, effective ways to measure, assess, and address real-world situations.
- Rapid growth with purpose — creating value, opportunities, learning, impact
- Inclusive workplace — equal opportunity and accessibility
42% reduction
GHG Emissions
The reduction target for absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030.
184,808 MMBtu
Renewable Natural Gas Generated
The amount of renewable natural gas produced in 2023.
4B gallons
PFAS-Contaminated Water Treated
The volume of PFAS-contaminated water treated in 2023, removing 4,071 pounds of PFAS.
47,384 leaks
MethaneLeaks Detected
Methane leaks detected via LDAR over 62,320 survey days in 2023.
- Net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across value chain by 2040 (SBTi‑validated)
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 (from 2022 baseline)
- Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 (purchased goods/services, capital goods, business travel, commuting, sold products)
- 2024: supported removal of PFAS to protect 70,000 residents in Pender County, NC; real‑time air monitoring in Denver; sustainable mining/environment protection in Australia
- 2024: issued 6 new patents (total 24), with 40 additional patents pending
2040
Gender Balance Target
Aim to achieve and maintain gender balance across the workforce by 2040.
2023
Employee Resource Groups
Launched two new Employee Resource Groups and continued investment in Diversity, Fairness & Inclusion and WeLEAD mentorship programs.
2022
Employee Demographic Disclosures
Provided comprehensive employee demographic disclosures aligned with GRI, SASB, and UN SDGs.
- Recruiting and hiring without regard to protected characteristics as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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