Senior Water Resources Engineer - Mining

Stantec; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, Vision plans

RRSP & ESPP participation

Paid time off & holidays

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 lead mine water management projects, including hydraulic and hydrologic modelling, water balance and quality studies, and design of water management infrastructure.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, manage budgets, and contribute to business development while ensuring HSSE standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate-level degree preferred and professional registration with a Canadian engineering association.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in mine water management or related fields.
• Strong communication, presentation, and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mine water resources projects through all life cycle stages, including baseline studies and water management design.
• Provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams and coordinate inputs.
• Prepare proposals, work plans, schedules, budgets, and reports documenting modeling results and investigations.
• Oversee project budgets, staff allocation, and invoice preparation and review.
• Travel to field sites as required.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Team leadership

Project management

HSSE compliance

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree

PEO 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.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

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

• 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 | AB | Red Deer

Organization

BC-1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

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