Water Quality Modeller

Description:

SLR Consulting (Canada) is a 600+ member team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across 21 Canadian offices. The company delivers environmental and sustainability solutions across more than 30 technical disciplines.

SLR’s mission, “Making Sustainability Happen,” reflects its focus on helping clients address complex sustainability challenges across sectors including mining, infrastructure, and natural resources.

Job Description:

SLR Consulting is seeking a Water Quality Modeller to join its growing Integrated Mine Water Management team. This role focuses on developing Goldsim®-based surface water quality models, analyzing water chemistry data, and generating geochemical source terms for use in predictive modeling and environmental assessments.

The successful candidate will support mine water management, permitting, and environmental management projects across Canada and internationally. The position offers a hybrid or primarily remote work arrangement, with flexibility based on the candidate’s location and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply Goldsim®, PHREEQC, or spreadsheet-based water quality models.

• Collaborate with geochemists, hydrologists, and groundwater modellers to integrate modeling efforts.

• Create and manage large water quality and chemistry databases.

• Develop geochemical source terms for modeling input parameters.

• Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing modeling methodologies, assumptions, and outcomes.

• Contribute to engineering design, permitting, operational optimization, and site reclamation through modeling insights.

• Support or lead multiple projects while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget.

• Develop and implement water quality monitoring programs and QA/QC procedures.

• Communicate modeling results to clients, regulators, and project teams effectively.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in water quality or geochemical modeling, preferably in the mining sector.

• Advanced proficiency with Goldsim® software (required).

• Experience with PHREEQC or similar modeling tools an asset.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Geochemistry, Engineering, Biology, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).

• Professional designation or eligibility for registration (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., etc.).

• Working knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial (especially BC, Ontario, Yukon, NWT) environmental regulations and permitting processes.

• Strong ability to write clear technical reports and communicate with regulatory agencies, clients, and Indigenous communities.

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for short-term site work.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Why Work With SLR:

• Competitive total compensation package with comprehensive benefits, vacation, and wellness programs.

• Full-time, permanent employment with career growth opportunities.

• Supportive, collaborative “One Team” environment.

• Flexibility for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

• Opportunities to work on national and international projects.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

SLR is committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities it serves. The company actively encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities.

If you require accommodations during recruitment, please contact canadacareers@slrconsulting.com.