Job Description

Athenian Group is a full-service placement agency providing Professional Technical Recruitment, Staffing and Payroll services to Canadas top Consulting, Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction companies.

Our focus is on providing businesses with the highest quality of worker for both contract and permanent staff positions.

Our client is a leading Canadian Metallurgical Coal mining company. This position will be supporting with multiple mine locations in the North East British Columbia

We are currently seeking an Environmental / Hydrology Engineer

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director, Water Management and Stewardship, this Water Specialist is responsible for leading the development of Water Management Plans and water management strategies, updating, using and interpreting Water Balance models to support sustainable operations, in alignment with compliance requirements. In addition, this role will support surface water, groundwater, and hydrology monitoring programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build, maintain and implement operational and long-term Water Balance Models through Goldsim, excel and other software programs
• Provide senior level technical review of permitting applications and regulatory submissions and ensure regulatory commitments relating to water management plans are met
• Implement water management tools, in alignment with long term water management strategies and regulatory authorizations
• Develop proactive processes, for water management as part of mine planning to deliver efficiencies in mine development, operations, and regulatory authorizations
• Proactively manage risks from project findings and risks associated with water quality modelling and mining operations
• Prepare and submit all necessary data and reports to meet regulatory and other commitments, including presentation of technical information to a variety of audiences
• Identify areas for innovation to ensure continuous improvement of water management
• Collaborate with the Engineering, Operations, Processing, Permitting and other Business Unit teams to inform water management decisions
• Identify water management issues and undertake analysis to support responsible decision making.
• Manage projects and contracts related to water management.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering or Science Degree in environment, geochemistry, hydrology, hydrogeology, or related field with a post-graduate qualification preferred.
• Minimum of five years hydrology (surface water) experience, preferably in the mining industry
• Experience with water treatment in mining will be an asset.
• Experience leading development and implementation of water management plans and programs (eg. Goldsim), and risk evaluation of water quality and quantity
• Technical knowledge of federal and provincial mining water practices and regulations is required.

If you or someone you know is interested in this position please contact;

Jason Wahl - Managing Partner
Athenian Group Ltd.
403 - 969 - 9962
877 - 596 - 5522
205 - 5th Avenue SW, Suite #3300
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 2V7

www.atheniangroup.ca

Note: Only those candidates who have the experience to match the requirements of the role will be contacted to discuss possibilities. All other details including a job description, location, compensation & benefits - will be discussed with the incumbent(s) / short-listed candidates.

Athenian Group