Senior Water Resources Engineer - Mining

Stantec; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 114,600 - 164,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental plans

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Markham office, with consideration for any location across Canada. You will contribute to a wide range of water resources projects, focusing on mine water management, hydraulic and hydrologic modelling, and water infrastructure design.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, manage project budgets, and deliver clear technical reports and proposals. This role involves travel to field sites as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with mine water management and consulting environments.
• Registered professional engineer in Canada (PEO) or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong modeling and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine water resources projects from baseline to closure.
• Develop water balance and quality model work plans.
• Provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, and invoicing.
• Prepare proposals, schedules, and budgets.
• Author technical reports documenting results.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in a related field

PEO professional registration

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

CORMIX

GoldSim

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Markham office, with consideration for any location across Canada. You will be part of the Water Resources Technical Team within Stantec’s Environmental Services Business Line, contributing to a wide range of water resources projects with a focus on mine water management. As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will have the potential to lead projects involving hydraulic and hydrologic modelling, mine water management infrastructure design and planning, water balance and water quality models, erosion and sediment control, fish passage design, stream restoration, water quality analysis, flood hazard assessments, dam breach assessments, and much more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mine water resources management projects throughout the life of mine phases (project economic assessments to closure plans), including baseline studies and water management design and planning, and water balance and/or water quality model development in support of NI 43-101 studies, including as a Qualified Person.
• Surface water resources studies and assessments in support of environmental assessments, including baseline water quality and hydrology studies, water management infrastructure design and planning, site-wide water balance and water quality model development.
• Mine closure planning and studies supporting studies.
• Technical lead for design of water management infrastructure, including sedimentation ponds, drainage ditches, dewatering plans, erosion and sediment control plans, watercourse crossings and alterations, watercourse diversions.
• Provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams (e.g., water quality specialists, hydrogeologists, geochemists, and engineers), coordinating inputs and integrating findings into defensible recommendations.
• Oversee project budgets, staff allocation, and invoice preparation and review.
• Prepare proposals, develop work plans, schedules, and budgets, and manage projects and tasks.
• Author clear and comprehensive technical reports documenting modeling results, field investigations and analytical findings.
• Design and supervise hydrological and water quality field investigations.
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to contribute to project success.
• Apply industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks consistently.
• Perform primarily office-based work involving extended computer use and data analysis.
• Travel to field sites as required, including occasional overnight stays.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with numerical hydrodynamic, hydrologic, and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, CORMIX).
• Experience with site-wide mine water balance and/or water quality models (e.g., GoldSim).
• Experience with water management infrastructure design (e.g., ditches, sedimentation ponds, culverts, watercourse crossings, diversions, watercourse realignments).
• Solid understanding of provincial and federal water resources legislation, regulations, and guidance.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, including with clients and regulators.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve team goals.
• Proven mentorship capabilities for junior and intermediate staff.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects and tasks consistently.
• Strong business development, client engagement, and financial management skills.
• Effective time management, organization, and prioritization.
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence.
• Strong problem-solving and timely decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards.
• Valid G-class driver’s license required.

Education and Experience

Preference for candidates with a Master’s or Doctorate-level degree in a related field. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in consulting or regulatory environments, predominantly related to mine water management, or an equivalent combination. Professional registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or another Canadian Professional Engineering Association.

Benefits Summary

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, and 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.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay Range

• Locations in PEI: $94,900.00 - $142,300.00 Annually
• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland – BC & Various locations in Ontario: $106,700.00 - $156,700.00 Annually
• Locations in Lower Mainland – BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario: $114,600.00 - $164,600.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.