Senior Water Resources Engineer leading mine water management projects across Atlantic Canada. Focusing on technical delivery, project outcomes, and mentorship for junior staff.
Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery of mine water management components for mining projects across Atlantic Canada
Lead development, calibration, and review of integrated water balance models
Direct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support design, risk assessment, and permitting
Oversee design and evaluation of water management infrastructure including diversions, ponds, conveyance systems, and drainage networks
Lead preparation and review of regulatory submissions and technical documentation
Provide technical leadership for water monitoring programs and interpretation of results
Contribute to mine closure and reclamation strategies with a focus on long-term water management
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate water resources into mine design and environmental assessments
Engage directly with clients and regulators to communicate technical findings and recommendations
Ensure adherence to internal quality processes and high standards of project delivery
Promote a strong health and safety culture, particularly for field programs.
Requirements
Strong expertise in surface water hydrology and mine water management
Demonstrated experience leading development of site-wide water balances and integrated water management strategies
Strong experience with permitting and environmental assessment processes in Atlantic Canada.
Advanced proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GoldSim, or similar)
Experience leading water quality and quantity monitoring programs and interpreting complex datasets
Strong understanding of hydrotechnical design, including diversion systems, storage ponds, and erosion and sediment control
Ability to critically review technical analyses, identify risks and data gaps, and develop practical, defensible solutions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions with clients, regulators, and project teams
Proven ability to lead tasks and guide multidisciplinary teams
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or related discipline) or Environmental Sciences (Hydrology or related field). A Master’s degree is considered an asset
It is considered as asses to be registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) in an Atlantic Canadian province
Typically 8–12 years of progressive experience in water resources, including demonstrated leadership on mining or similar industrial projects
Experience leading technical components of environmental assessments, design studies, operational support, and closure planning.
Benefits
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans
A wellness program
Health care spending account
Wellness spending account
Group registered retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase program
Group tax-free savings account
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
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