Senior Geochemist, Mining - Hybrid

Location: Calgary, Edmonton, Alberta preferred, any AER office location will be considered

Employment Type: Full – Permanent

Salary Range: SP4 Level 6, $116,960 - $146,200 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Senior Geochemist, Mining - Hybrid

The Opportunity

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is currently recruiting for a Senior Geochemist to join its talented team of professionals in the Mining group within the Regulatory Applications Branch. As a Senior Geochemist, you will provide technical knowledge and leadership for mining applications, reports and plans related to development, operation and abandonment under the Oil Sands Conservation Act (OSCA), Coal Conservation Act (CCA), Mineral Resource Development Act (MRDA), Water Act (WA), and the Environmental and Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA).

You will apply advanced knowledge of physical and chemical hydrogeological, geological, and geothermal resource principles and practices to provide high-level technical assurance and mentorship. This role requires interacting with other technical professionals to look at proposals and reports holistically, liaising with applicants, clearly articulating risks associated with each submission, and making recommendations to the leadership team. It ensures provincial policy, guidelines, regulatory requirements, and management strategies are incorporated into project decisions and organizational initiatives. This role requires strong knowledge and leadership in terms of regulations, analytical approaches, risk assessment and stakeholder collaboration.

What your day-to-day will look like:* Conduct geochemical assessments to support and make recommendations on industry applications in accordance with government policy and regulations. Utilizes substantive experience to guide the team through complex scenarios requiring a broader understanding and analysis of fluid chemistry and geochemistry, which have impacts on the environment, industry, and AER credibility.

What we’re looking for in you:* A Bachelor’s Degree in Earth Science or Geology, with specialization in geochemistry.

Additional Information:* All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

What we offer you:* Great benefits from your first day of work Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and* flexible hours

More information about working at the AER including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website https://www.aer.ca/providing-information/about-the-aer/careers/what-we-offer.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

Application closing date: May 7, 2025, at midnight

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