Mine Closure Specialist

Stantec; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary is seeking a leader in Integrated Mine Closure to join its Mining Minerals and Metals team. The successful candidate will manage interdisciplinary projects focused on mine closure planning, risk reduction, and reclamation. Responsibilities include client relationship development, preparing closure plans, and contributing to project deliverables. Candidates should possess expertise in mine closure techniques and a proven track record in project management. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the energy and resources sector.

Qualifications

• Expertise in mine closure planning and risk reduction required.
• Experience in managing interdisciplinary projects and teams.
• Strong background in environmental and social risk reduction measures.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mine closure planning and execution.
• Manage task deadlines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Provide technical guidance on liability reduction and risk management.

Skills

Mine closure planning

Project management

Client relationship development

Risk management strategies

Reclamation planning

Job description

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Your Opportunity

Our Mining Minerals and Metals team is growing in Canada, and we are looking for a leader in Integrated Mine Closure. As a subject matter expert in mine closure planning, risk reduction and mine reclamation, you will apply your technical skill set to help further grow and develop our cross‑disciplinary team in Canada and collaborate with other Stantec experts globally.

The role will require you to interact with clients, manage interdisciplinary projects and initiatives and oversee individuals that work on life of mine closure engineering, reclamation planning, liability assessments, environmental and social risk reduction measures, and the execution of mine closure projects. Tasks will be project and internal Stantec initiative based and include advising on multi‑disciplinary mine and alternative end‑use planning and providing technical contributions to client deliverables including closure and reclamation designs, reclamation costing and financial liabilities assessments, closure and progressive reclamation management plans and direction of related execution programs.

Other responsibilities will include client relationship development, budget and proposal development, training and mentorship of junior staff, and program management of schedules, budgets, and client deliverables. This role is focused on the mining sector and the successful candidate will be part of an experienced Energy and Resources team in Canada.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to mine closure planning and execution, including preparation of mine closure plans and designs, liability estimates, risk assessments, cover assessments and reclamation plans, closure management plans and implementation of mine closure and reclamation programs.
• Carry out office duties such as design support and report preparation, data analysis and interpretation; estimating and direct multi‑disciplinary team in the execution of project objectives and coordination and contribution to environmental assessments and permitting activities related to mine closure and reclamation.
• Plan and implement reclamation and closure execution, construction monitoring and quality control programs on large and small scale mine closure sites, with focus on safe work.
• Provide technical guidance on closure and reclamation liability reduction, risk management strategies and mine development optimization with clients and project teams.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Manage task deadlines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Contribute to client growth initiatives and prepare proposal scopes and budgets for mine closure and reclamation works.
• Work with the Stantec team to ensure training plans and performance targets are identified and met for individual team members.