Consultant, Geo-Data Scientist (Mid - Level)

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Geo-Data Scientist to join our Orebody Intelligence team in one of our office locations in Canada (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto) and help solve our mining clients’ orebody knowledge and geometallurgy challenges. We are looking for a safety-conscious independent problem solver with excellent critical thinking and communication skills. The successful candidate will have expertise in hard-rock geochemistry and data science applied in the context of geometallurgy and orebody knowledge, an important component of the ore and waste characterization work done by ERM’s Technical Mining Services and Environmental Geochemistry teams. This is a full-time position, and an excellent opportunity for a consultant in the earlier stages of their career with a postgraduate degree in Geochemistry (or related) and 2–5 years of relevant work experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform project delivery activities such as data and literature review, geochemical data analysis and material characterization, performing regression analyses, data visualization, writing sections of technical reports, and presentation of results to clients.
• Deliver project work within client’s scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Collaborate with consulting staff in mineral resource estimation, environmental geochemistry, mining engineering, and mineral processing.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Eligibility to work in Canada.
• Postgraduate degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in Geology, Geochemistry, Mineralogy, or related field. Or equivalent experience. 
• Existing designation or eligibility for designation as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) would be considered a strong asset.
• Strong geological, mineralogical, and geochemical knowledge of orebodies and associated mineralization, alteration, and oxidation processes, preferably in multiple commodities (gold, copper, nickel, base metals, etc.).
• Advanced skills in geoscientific data analysis in a mineral exploration and mining context.
• Experience with unsupervised and supervised machine learning and ability to code and complete statistical analyses and data visualization with Python and/or R.
• An interest in contributing to thought leadership in geometallurgy and orebody knowledge and building strong network links across academic and economic geoscience communities.
• Experience working in mineral exploration, mining operations, mineral processing, and/or reconciliation would be an asset.
• Experience using specialist geological software programs such as Leapfrog Geo and IMDEX ioGAS would be an asset.
• Ability to collaborate and function as part of a team engaged on large multi-disciplinary projects, as well as being able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.

For the Consultant, Geo-Data Scientist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $69, 867 – $83, 047 (CAD).  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible). 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable. 

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

Who We Are: 

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. 

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. 

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.  

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

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