Senior Engineer, Mine Projects

Design. Restore. Protect. Be the Engineer Who Makes It Happen. Join Ontario's Abandoned Mines Program

Are you ready to take on a role where your engineering expertise makes a lasting impact on public safety and environmental stewardship? Join the Ontario Public Service as a Senior Engineer, Mine Projects and lead innovative rehabilitation initiatives that transform abandoned mine sites into safe, sustainable landscapes.

This is more than a job—it's a mission. You'll tackle complex engineering challenges, collaborate with passionate professionals, and see the tangible results of your work across Ontario. Enjoy the benefits of work‑life balance, limited travel within the province, and the stability of a respected public sector employer. With competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to grow your expertise, you will have the support you need to thrive—both professionally and personally.

• assemble terms of reference for engineering consultant studies and prepare specifications of contracts
• plan, organize and manage the tendering process and recommend final acceptance
• review and analyze engineering designs and prepare documents, reports and data for sites
• design, conduct and/or coordinate surveys and engineering/technical investigations
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation and ministry standards and guidelines
• provide testimony in court proceedings
• provide professional technical advice and training to staff

Note:

This position requires travel to areas throughout the Province of Ontario not accessible by public transit.

• You currently have accreditation as a Skilled Engineer in a Canadian Province or Territory and will obtain a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) licence as a condition of accepting this position.

• You know and have experience in applying the theories, principles and practices of engineering science with specialized knowledge in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering.
• You have knowledge and expertise in mine rehabilitation, contaminated site clean‑up, waste management, acid rock drainage and metal leaching, hydrology, and tailings management, with the ability to identify sources of pollutants and develop plans for mine rehabilitation and closure projects and programs.
• You have knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation (e.g., Mining Act, Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Bill of Rights, Occupational Health and Safety Act) to ensure compliance and provide policy recommendations.
• You are familiar with environmental management trends and emerging technologies to apply best practices in mine rehabilitation.

• Experience in project management and change management methodologies to plan, monitor, and deliver complex projects on time.
• Ability to assess risks and provide recommendations, options, and technical expertise to senior management.
• Knowledge and experience in procurement and contract management to plan, organize, and manage the tendering process, and recommend final acceptance for engineering projects.

• Skilled in consulting and advising stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, industry representatives, and government officials to effectively manage assigned projects/issues.
• Ability to negotiate scope changes and resolve performance issues with contractors and consultants to reach agreements.
• Possess strong political acuity to manage sensitive issues and negotiate/build consensus among a multitude of diverse opinions, special interests, contentious and politically sensitive matters.
• Excellent ability to translate technical information into clear, plain language for non‑technical audiences.

• Identify sources of pollutants and conduct investigations by reviewing engineering specifications and designs, analyzing technical aspects of mine closure processes and recommending effective rehabilitation programs.
• Expertise in resolving physical and…