Environmental Biotechnology Project Scientist

This unique position is focused on advancing site-specific technology readiness of our environmental biotechnologies in water treatment and source control strategies. Your work will combine technical consulting work with hands-on development, laboratory testing, and pilot-scale projects in our one-of-a-kind facilities in Saskatoon, paired with deployment of field trials. We don’t do routine analytical lab work – we conduct innovative technology advancement and site-specific optimization. This role requires full-time, in-lab involvement at our Saskatoon office, working closely with the laboratory team on critical projects. Consulting responsibilities can be carried out in a hybrid arrangement, split between your home office and the Saskatoon office.

As an Environmental Biotechnology Project Scientist, you will deliver exciting biotechnology development and advisory projects within our mining portfolio and support our broader team in delivering high-quality and sustainable solutions to our clients. You will have the opportunity to expand your career by working on innovative and high-profile mining, energy, and municipal projects.

Your role will contribute to our mission of developing sustainable solutions through conducting research, studies, analysis, and quality control and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• Technical Delivery of Laboratory and Pilot-scale trials, and contribute to the design of field- and full-scale biogeochemical water treatment and source control projects.
• Write and/or review reports, memos, figures, tables and other technical documents
• Applying commonly used calculations and screening parameters efficiently to water quality datasets.
• Developing and designing treatability testing plans and experiments for our Saskatoon Lab facility and on-site testing/pilot work, while providing technical oversight to the laboratory and pilot-facility team.
• Support with the development and implementation of processes that enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Communicating effectively with clients, internal team members, and support services to ensure alignment on deliverables.
• Learn and apply calculations associated with our proprietary technologies (e.g. mSource, mGrow, mBio).
• Contribute to the design, analysis, interpretation, recommendations, and reporting associated with these studies for water treatment systems and source control strategies for the mining and resources sectors.
• You will support the technical delivery on projects across our North American operations under the guidance of a Senior Environmental Biotechnology professional. Responsibilities include:
• Collaborating with our senior QPs to conduct Best Available Technology (BAT) assessments for client feasibility studies.
• Act as a strong brand ambassador, embodying the organizational values of having HEART: Hungry, Entrepreneurial, Accountable, Resourceful and Teamwork.
• Delivering day-to-day project activities on environmental biotechnology, including biological and semi-passive water treatment and biogeochemical source control Projects.
• Analyzing data and providing recommendations for optimizing client water treatment activities and biological treatment plants.

• Hands-on laboratory experience and supervisory experience in a laboratory or pilot setting are considered an asset.
• Master’s or PhD degree in Environmental Biotechnology, Applied/Environmental Microbiology, Biogeochemistry, Geochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Biological/Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of applied experience in microbiological and/or geochemical analysis within environmental, mining, or water sectors would be considered an asset.
• P.Chem. or P.Eng. certification is considered an asset.
• Prior consulting advisory experience would be considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience with project and/or technical team oversight is required.

You’ll get a competitive salary, health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, a hybrid office/remote work environment, flexible work schedule and so much more.