Senior Water Resources Engineer - Mining

Stantec; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 106,700 - 156,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join its team in Markham, Ontario, while considering any location across Canada. In this role, you will manage and lead various water resources projects, with a focus on mine water management. Applicants should have a Master's or Doctorate in a relevant field with substantial project management experience.

Join our innovative team, where you will provide technical leadership and ensure projects meet the highest quality standards while adhering to environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mine water management or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience with legislation relevant to water resources.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mine water resources management projects.
• Conduct surface water resources studies.
• Prepare proposals and manage project budgets.

Skills

Numerical hydrodynamic modeling

Water management infrastructure design

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Master’s or Doctorate-level degree in a related field

Professional registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

GoldSim

Job description

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.

Your 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 as a Qualified Person.
• Conduct surface water resources studies and assessments in support of environmental assessments, including baseline water quality and hydrology studies, water management infrastructure design and planning, and site-wide water balance and water quality model development.
• Support mine closure planning and studies.
• Serve as technical lead for design of water management infrastructure, including sedimentation ponds, drainage ditches, dewatering plans, erosion and sediment control plans, watercourse crossings and alterations, and 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.

Your 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 of experience.

Professional registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or another Canadian Professional Engineering Association.

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.

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

Location Information

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Markham

Other Locations: Canada | ON | Sudbury