Remote Intermediate Mine Closure Cost Estimator

Ensero Solutions is an environmental consulting and remediation business with specific expertise in environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory and compliance services, active/passive water treatment, mine water management, and turnkey remediation services for the mining industry and broader industrial sectors. At Ensero, we get the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. We’re building a culture where people can grow their careers and are challenged to solve our client’s toughest environmental problems.

Intermediate Mine Closure Cost Estimator

Vancouver, BC; Saskatoon, SK; Calgary, AB; Toronto, ON; Whitehorese, YT; Remote - Regular Full-Time

As a Mine Closure Specialist III, this role will provide engineering and environmental input and support for mine closure, permitting and assessment, remediation and reclamation projects with a focus on closure cost estimation.

About the Role

• Provide input and support for reclamation, mine closure, permitting and assessment projects.


• Lead the development of cost estimates for mine closure projects and life-of-mine costs.


• Participate and support with workshops and engagement sessions regarding closure principles, visions, objectives, end land use planning.


• Support with the development of reclamation and closure plans (RCP) for assessment and permitting.


• Support with the development of alternative assessments, reclamation research plans, and closure strategy development.


• Support with stakeholder engagement for reclamation and closure projects.


• Provide technical input in closure and reclamation planning at all stages of the mine life.


• Contribute to the growth of the Reclamation and Mine Closure Department/Group from a strategy perspective.


• Contribute to the implementation of reclamation closure strategies and provide input to compliance of plan implementation in as it relates to regulatory authorizations.


• Support activities related to environmental assessments, licensing and permit applications for Ensero projects and clients with support from Senior technical SME’s.


• Work collaboratively with technical teams and proactively identify opportunities to improve project environmental design aspects.


• Develop integrated project schedules including critical path for the end-to-end tasks and activities necessary to successfully implement projects and studies.


• Conducts summary reporting and technical reporting for internal and external (e.g. regulatory applications) requirements.


• Participate in workshops and various meetings related to technical programs.


• Travel to potential and existing worksites to interface with on-site staff, vendors, customers, and regulatory personnel for reclamation and mine closure project


• Provide technical input to projects within area(s) of expertise.


• Interface with other technical experts to achieve multidisciplinary project goals


• All other related duties as required.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related field


• 4 - 6 years of work experience related to mining/remediation/reclamation/mine closure/permitting or similar.


• Ability to work effectively with team members as well as lead independent projects


• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other business software


• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work independently or as part of a team


• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels

$95,000 - $120,000 a year

Ensero has offices in Canada (Saskatoon, Vancouver and Whitehorse) and the US (Denver), and is well established as an innovative leader in regulatory, environmental management, water treatment, remediation technologies, and facility operations. We believe in giving you the opportunity to learn and to help make an impact on the sustainability of the environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.