About the role

Technical Leader for Mine Water services at Stantec, overseeing projects and mentoring professionals in Atlantic Canada. Leading technical direction for mine water management across mining phases.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in mine water management for mining projects throughout Atlantic Canada.
Lead development and review of integrated water balance models tailored to maritime climatic conditions.
Oversee design and evaluation of water management infrastructure including diversions, ponds, pumping systems, and treatment facilities.
Support clients in meeting provincial and federal regulatory requirements, including watercourse alteration permits, industrial approvals, and environmental assessment commitments.
Provide expertise in ARD/ML prediction, prevention, and management strategies.
Support operational mines with compliance strategies, adaptive management, and water performance optimization.
Identify and support strategic mining pursuits in collaboration with regional Business Leaders and Account Managers.
Strengthen Stantec’s presence in Atlantic Canada through industry engagement, technical presentations, and client relationship development.
Mentor and develop mine water professionals within the region.
Contribute to technical standards, best practice guides, and innovation in mine water modeling and treatment technologies.
Participate in key project delivery as Technical Lead, Discipline Lead, Subject Matter Expert, or Quality Reviewer.
Support resource planning and workload balancing within the regional team.
Promote a strong health and safety culture, particularly for remote and seasonal field programs.

Strong understanding of mine water management challenges specific to Atlantic Canada
Experience with ARD/ML assessment and mitigation in base metal, precious metal, and critical mineral projects
Demonstrated experience developing and managing mine water balances in maritime and winter climates
Knowledge of provincial regulatory frameworks in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador
Experience with mine water treatment technologies is considered an asset
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams
Strong project management skills including budgeting, proposal writing, scheduling, and client engagement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences (Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences) or Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or related discipline)
Professional registration (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) in an Atlantic Canadian province is required (or eligibility for registration)
Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in mine water management, including consulting and/or operational mining experience
Demonstrated experience leading mine water management components of environmental assessments, feasibility studies, operational support, and closure projects

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans
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