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Opportunity at Stantec
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
- 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
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
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
- Strong understanding of mine water management…
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