Senior Water Resources Engineer - Mining

Stantec; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 94,900 - 156,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer at their Markham office (flexible across Canada). You will lead mine water management projects, conduct surface water studies, and integrate findings into actionable recommendations.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, a Master’s or Doctorate in a related field, and is registered with the Professional Engineers Ontario. Benefits include health plans, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with site-wide mine water balance models.
• Strong business development and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine water resources management projects.
• Conduct surface water resources studies and assessments.
• Oversee project budgets and staff allocation.

Skills

Numerical hydrodynamic modeling

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s or Doctorate-level degree

Professional registration with PEO

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

GoldSim

PCSWMM

CORMIX

Job description

Your Opportunity

Senior Water Resources Engineer – Markham office (open to any location across Canada) within Stantec’s Environmental Services Business Line. Focus on mine water management and related hydraulic/hydrologic projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mine water resources management projects from project economic assessments to closure plans.
• Perform baseline studies and water management design and planning, including water balance and/or water quality model development for NI 43-101 studies as a Qualified Person.
• Conduct surface water resources studies and assessments for environmental assessments, baseline water quality and hydrology studies, and water balance and water quality model development.
• Plan mine closure studies and support related works.
• Technical lead for design of water management infrastructure: sedimentation ponds, drainage ditches, dewatering plans, erosion and sediment control, watercourse crossings, diversions, and realignments.
• Provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams, integrating findings into defensible recommendations.
• Oversee project budgets, staff allocation, and invoice preparation and review.
• Prepare proposals, develop work plans, schedules, and budgets; 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve team goals and mentor junior 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

• Master’s or Doctorate‑level degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in consulting or regulatory environments related to mine water management.
• Professional registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or another Canadian Professional Engineering Association.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time employees (≥20 hours per week) 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 insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary or casual employees receive group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account. Benefits information may not apply to union positions governed by collective bargaining agreements.

Pay Range (2026)

• PEI: $94,900 – $142,300 annually.
• Outside Lower Mainland – BC & Variety of Ontario locations: $106,700 – $156,700 annually.
• Lower Mainland – BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario: $114,600 – $164,600 annually.

Location

Markham, Ontario (other locations across Canada available).

Employment Type

Regular full‑time position; travel required.

Job Posting

22/06/2026 05:06:47