About us

At Arca, we pull carbon dioxide from the air and store it permanently as rock. To do this at scale, we partner with the minerals industry to implement our technology at mines. These are the same mines that are producing the minerals (nickel, for example) necessary for the transition to a clean energy future. Arca is a start-up spun out of the MDRU Carbon Mineralization program at the University of British Columbia and builds on more than 20 years of research by Greg Dipple and his lab.

We believe that by working with nature, not against it, we can achieve carbon dioxide removal on the scale needed to secure thriving and abundant life on Earth for generations to come. If that resonates, we want to hear from you. We’re building a team of sharp, mission-driven, and collaborative individuals who take pride in using their skills to contribute to a sustainable future.

About the role

The Mining Engineer/Metallurgist will be an integral part of our Research and Development team working on carbon mineralization technologies. The successful candidate will have deep understanding of and experience in comminution, and will use their knowledge to optimize our technologies in the laboratory and ensure successful scale-up to pilots and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new procedures/methods for comminution relevant to our technologies

• Liaise with our mining company partners and third-party laboratories and vendors
• Undertake field visits to collect samples
• Contribute to report and grant writing
• Contribute to techno-economic and carbon life cycle analyses

Requirements of the role

• Master's degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy or a related field
• A strong understanding of the underlying principles of comminution
• Good working knowledge of current best practices in comminution
• Experience running bench-scale comminution tests (e.g., Bond Work Index)
• Registration with the provincial association for professional geoscientists/engineers
• Ability to efficiently convey technical information to non-technical audiences
• Ability to travel internationally

Nice-to-haves

• Ph.D. in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy or a related field
• Professional designation as a geoscientist or engineer (P. Geo. or P. Eng.)
• Experience sizing and setting up laboratory scale comminution equipment
• Experience in the design and build of pilot scale comminution circuits

We’re looking for individuals who…

• Are optimistic we can make an impact in the fight against climate change
• Say yes before no when confronted with ideas and situations that challenge their ideas of what’s possible
• Thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced working environment

What we offer at Arca

• A competitive salary
• Generous holidays
• Flexible working policy
• Flex Fridays
• Stock options
• A fun and diverse environment focused on making the biggest impact possible on climate change

At Arca, We believe that our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but also essential for our success as a company. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our open positions, regardless of their background, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.