Mine Site Planning Lead

MINE SITE PLANNING LEAD
Burnaby, Vernon or Calgary Offices

On behalf of our client, Match Box Consulting is looking for a senior professional to lead their Mine Site Planning and Modeling practice someone with deep technical expertise, strategic insight, and the drive to shape the future of mine water management.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to advance strategic water-planning tools and deliver value-added solutions that help mining clients make better, more informed decisions. You will guide the direction of their modeling and planning capabilities, working with a team known for developing practical, reliable solutions to complex mine site water challenges across British Columbia and beyond.
The successful candidate will provide strategic guidance to the group, mentor technical staff, and play a key role in expanding their capacity to deliver integrated, forward-looking planning and permitting support for mine sites.
Note: Our client is a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm with a long history in the industry.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the mine site planning and modeling group within the Mine Water Management Team.
• Lead the development and application of Gold Sim and related modeling tools to support water management design, operations, closure planning, and permitting.
• Advance the use of innovative, value-driven water planning tools that improve mine performance, risk management, and regulatory outcomes.
• Integrate water quality and water balance modeling to support comprehensive site water management strategies.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams in integrating modeling outputs into broader mine water management and site design strategies.
• Mentor, coach, and grow a team of professionals passionate about delivering practical, effective, and defensible solutions.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure technical quality, efficiency, and alignment with client goals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through trusted technical advice and responsive service.
• Contribute to business development, proposal preparation, and strategic growth of the mine site planning and modeling practice.
• Represent the company in industry forums, technical conferences, and client engagements.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental, Mining, or Civil Engineering;
  Hydrology;
  Geoscience; or a related discipline.
• A valid driver’s license (in good standing) is mandatory.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in mine site planning, water management, and/or environmental modeling.
• Registered or eligible for professional registration (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) in British Columbia.
• Proven expertise using Gold Sim for water balance and system modeling applications.
• Strong understanding of mine site water quality management, including regulatory water quality objectives, contaminant load management, and treatment planning.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting and compliance frameworks related to water quality and quantity in British Columbia or across Canada.
• Demonstrated success providing strategic technical guidance and leading project teams.
• Able to translate complex modeling concepts into clear, actionable planning insights.
• Must be physically able to conduct field visits commensurate with project work. This may include handling and operation of equipment, travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, and outdoor site visits in all weather conditions on uneven/varying ground terrain.

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About Match Box

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, Match Box is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

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