Senior Mine Closure Specialist

Reporting to the Mine Closure and Reclamation Lead, the Senior Mine Closure Specialist is responsible for providing technical support and leadership of mine closure projects and programs for Ensero clients, as well as providing senior technical direction on projects ensuring successful planning, execution, and closure of mine sites.

• Provides technical expertise in mine closure and reclamation projects, ensuring successful project implementation.
• Provides technical leadership and project management in mine closure and reclamation projects.
• Provides direction and development for activities related to planning and closure studies for Ensero projects and clients.
• Provides technical leadership and implementation in the development of conceptual reclamation and closure strategies and plans.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary technical team in the development of preliminary and detailed reclamation and closure designs.
• Develops and manages comprehensive project schedules, tracking critical milestones and tasks essential for project success.
• Participates in workshops, engagement sessions, and other industry events as required, including occasional travel.
• Conducts in‑depth engineering and geological analyses to support project objectives.
• Ensures compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards throughout the closure and reclamation process.
• Develops and implements cost‑effective solutions for mine closure and land reclamation activities, optimizing environmental and economic outcomes.
• Monitors and assesses the progress of closure and reclamation work, identifying potential risks or issues and providing recommendations for mitigation.
• Works collaboratively with technical teams and proactively identifies opportunities to improve project environmental design aspects and streamline regulatory processes.
• Represents Ensero Solutions and our clients in mine closure and reclamation conferences, meetings, workshops and events, and oversees the preparation of presentation materials.
• Develops professional and business relationships across the industry to better advance Ensero’s growth and strategic initiatives.
• Performs senior‑level reviews of technical deliverables and programs within your area of expertise, ensuring the highest standards.
• Mentors project team members, providing direction, coaching, and professional development.
• Supports business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and establishing long‑term client relationships.
• All other related duties as required.

• Bachelor University degree in Engineering, Geoscience or other related fields.
• Master’s degree is considered an asset in related fields.
• Minimum eight years of mining experience with a focus on mine closure activities.
• Experience working in environmental consulting or project consulting setting.
• Professional Designation of P. Geo or P.Eng.
• Knowledge of and experience in Yukon’s and BC’s (and other jurisdictions) regulatory and licensing regime for resource development projects considered an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Work is specialized in complexity and involves a high degree of independent judgment to interpret/develop policies, processes, and systems in situations where wide variation in interpretation is possible. Work is performed within broad authority, receiving little direction. Problem resolution requires resourcefulness to originate new methods of analysis and/or methods of operation.

• Accountable for the budget, performance and results of medium‑sized projects. Works under broad direction. Makes decisions in the absence of formal guidelines or precedents. Ensures quality standards are set and upheld in their field of specialization. Work has a measurable impact on the ongoing operational and financial efforts of the organization and to a large part sets the external reputation of the Company.

• Normal office working conditions.
• Site travel may be required to multiple locations.

• This position description may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Ensero to reflect the changing nature of the work. All changes will be communicated to the employee with the appropriate notice.