Senior Water Resources Engineer - Mining

Stantec; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Wellness program

Group RRSP

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is hiring a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Markham with flexibility to work across Canada. You will lead mine water management projects, develop hydraulic and hydrologic models, and design water infrastructure while guiding multidisciplinary teams and liaising with clients and regulators.

The role emphasizes strong modelling skills, project leadership, and adherence to regulatory standards, with opportunities to influence water quantity and quality outcomes nationwide.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in a related field is preferred.
• Professional engineering licensure with PEO or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in mine water management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mine water resources projects across life of mine phases.
• Provide technical leadership in water management infrastructure design.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, and invoices for projects.
• Prepare proposals, work plans, schedules and budgets.
• Author technical reports detailing modeling results and investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to ensure defensible recommendations.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modelling

Project leadership

Client engagement

Mentorship

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in related field

Professional engineering licensure (PEO)

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

CORMIX

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. 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. We are a passionate team who support our clients across Canada in addressing mine water quantity and quality issues.

Your Key Responsibilities

This role involves working within multidisciplinary teams on baseline and impact assessments, feasibility studies, hydrologic and hydraulic assessments, water balance and water quality models, and water quality investigations. You will manage complex scopes of work alongside hydrologists, hydrotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists, geotechnical engineers, mining engineers, aquatic biologists and directly engage with clients. Strong hydrology and hydraulics expertise is essential.

• 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 and
• 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

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

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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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.

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.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Markham

Other Locations: Canada | ON | Hamilton

Organization: BC-1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time