Technical Leader, Mine Water

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

Your Opportunity At Stantec, our mine water work sits at the intersection of complex hydrology, environmental protection, and responsible resource development. In Atlantic Canada, that complexity is amplified—high‑precipitation climates, legacy mine sites, sensitive receiving environments, and evolving regulatory expectations create challenges that demand experienced, thoughtful leadership.

Practice Leadership and Strategic Growth

Serve as the technical and strategic lead for mine water management across Atlantic Canada, helping define service offerings, technical focus areas, and growth priorities

Shape how Stantec approaches surface water management, mine water balances, and integrated water systems in high‑precipitation and cold‑climate environments

Partner with leadership to support strategic pursuits, key client relationships, and long‑term practice growth

Contribute to the development of technical standards, guidance documents, and best practices that elevate consistency, quality, and innovation across the business

Act as a visible technical ambassador for Stantec through industry involvement, presentations, and thought leadership

Technical Authority and Project Influence

Provide senior technical leadership for mine water management across all project phases: environmental assessment, permitting, feasibility and detailed design, operations support and optimization, closure and post‑closure water management

Lead and review site‑wide water balances, surface water diversion systems, contact water management strategies, and adaptive management frameworks

Act as a senior advisor on ARD/ML prediction, mitigation, and long‑term water quality management

Serve as Technical Lead, Discipline Lead, Subject Matter Expert, or Senior Reviewer on complex and high‑profile mining projects

Support clients in navigating provincial and federal regulatory requirements with clear, defensible, and practical water management strategies

Mentorship: Core Part of the Role

Actively mentor intermediate and senior mine water professionals, supporting both technical depth and professional confidence

Coach emerging practitioners in surface water fundamentals, integrated mine water thinking, and practical decision‑making

Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, technical curiosity, and continuous improvement

Support succession planning by helping identify, develop, and prepare future technical leaders

Provide informal and formal guidance through project work, technical reviews, and one‑on‑one mentorship relationships

Help create an environment where early‑career professionals are challenged, supported, and inspired to stay and grow

Your Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in mine water management for mining projects throughout Atlantic Canada

Lead development and review of integrated water balance models tailored to maritime climatic conditions

Oversee design and evaluation of water management infrastructure including diversions, ponds, pumping systems, and treatment facilities

Support clients in meeting provincial and federal regulatory requirements, including watercourse alteration permits, industrial approvals, and environmental assessment commitments

Provide expertise in ARD/ML prediction, prevention, and management strategies

Support operational mines with compliance strategies, adaptive management, and water performance optimization

Identify and support strategic mining pursuits in collaboration with regional Business Leaders and Account Managers

Strengthen Stantec’s presence in Atlantic Canada through industry engagement, technical presentations, and client relationship development

Mentor and develop mine water professionals within the region

Contribute to technical standards, best practice guides, and innovation in mine water modeling and treatment technologies

Participate in key project delivery as Technical Lead, Discipline Lead, Subject Matter Expert, or Quality Reviewer

Support resource planning and workload balancing within the regional team

Promote a strong health and safety culture, particularly for remote and seasonal field programs

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Strong understanding of mine water management challenges specific to Atlantic Canada

Experience with ARD/ML assessment and mitigation in base metal, precious metal, and critical mineral projects

Demonstrated experience developing and managing mine water balances in maritime and winter climates

Knowledge of provincial regulatory frameworks in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador

Experience with mine water treatment technologies is considered an asset

Proven leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams

Strong project management skills including budgeting, proposal writing, scheduling, and client engagement

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience Minimum M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences (Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences) or Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or related discipline). Professional registration (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) in an Atlantic Canadian province is required (or eligibility for registration). Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in mine water management, including consulting and/or operational mining experience.

Demonstrated experience leading mine water management components of environmental assessments, feasibility studies, operational support, and closure projects.

The Work Environment This position involves leading from the office while also offering chances to travel for business development and visits to mine sites throughout Atlantic Canada. If interested, there are also opportunities to travel to northern communities and mine sites elsewhere in Canada.

Pay Transparency 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 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.

Location: Canada, Nova Scotia – Dartmouth (or other Atlantic Canada regional offices)

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