Suncor
energy
Geoscientist
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“Geoscientist at Suncor. Skills: geochemical and environmental impacts assessment, monitoring, mitigation, reclamation efforts. Conduct geochemical and environmental characterization of oil sands tailings, overburden, and waste materials. Design and implement field sampling programs for water, tailings, soil, and sediment”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure compliance; optimize processes; support reclamation efforts; predict environmental impacts; inform mine plans; recommending closure strategies
Industry & Context.
assessing, monitoring, and mitigating geochemical and environmental impacts; optimizing processes; evaluating geochemical and environmental risks
Valid driver’s license, willingness to travel to field sites as required, safety sensitive position
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geochemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, Geoenvironmental Engineering or a related field, Professional designation (P. Geo. P. Eng, P. Ag or eligibility) is required, 3–5 years of relevant experience in mining, oil sands, or environmental consulting, knowledge of geochemical processes related to oil sands mining, including ARD/ML, tailings chemistry, and water quality, Proficiency in geochemical modeling software (e. g. , PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench) and data analysis tools, Experience with field sampling surface water, ground water and soil, analytical chemistry and QA/QC procedures, Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to field sites as required
What You'll Do.
Conduct geochemical and environmental characterization of oil sands tailings
Design and implement field sampling programs for water
Analyze and interpret geochemical and environmental data
Develop and apply geochemical and solute transport models to predict environmental impacts and inform mine plans
Prepare technical reports
regulatory submissions
and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Support reclamation and closure plans by evaluating geochemical and environmental risks and recommending closure strategies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, and regulatory specialists
Communication Scope
presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Full Job Description
**At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.** When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. As an Intermediate Geochemist/ Geoenvironmental Engineer, you will play a key role in assessing, monitoring, and mitigating geochemical and environmental impacts associated with oil sands mining. You will collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, and regulatory specialists to ensure compliance, optimize processes, and support reclamation efforts. **RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!** **What we offer:** We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work. * **Strong compensation** : we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching * **Benefits:** utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being * **Generous time-off** : enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance * **Talent development programs** : Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development * **Relocation assistance:** We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more **Responsibil
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