Job Description

Mission for this PositionAt Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it\xe2\x80\x99s one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting, through to operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won\'t find anywhere else.Reporting to the Mine Manager, the Senior Water Management Engineer provides technical expertise to the operation and project across all water management functions. The Engineer leads water management activities and ensures compliance to regulation as part of the overall Environmental Management System.Main AccountabilitiesProvide leadership in the water management program in order for the Company to achieve its environmental and commercial objectives and sustain its social license to operate.
Oversees the development of practical and realistic water management plans (daily, weekly, monthly, annual and 5-year) including: setting objectives, defining a series of tasks, estimating budgets and schedules to maintain and improve site water management activities.
Plans and manages the review, update, and implementation of the site wide water balance, water quality models, OMS Manuals, Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Oversees consultant efforts related to water management, site wide water balance and water quality modeling to ensure all efforts are cost effective and aligned toward common objectives. Review and provide input to consultant\xe2\x80\x99s work to ensure it is fit-for-purpose.
Manages projects and supervises contractors in the field to execute work on-time and on-budget (e.g. installation of monitoring wells and instrumentation).
Conducts field inspections of site infrastructure to ensure it is geotechnically stable and working as planned.
Conducts quality assurance / quality control of activities related to water management.
Works with site management in support of risk assessment, risk management and change-management initiatives to identify new or evolving hazards and prioritize the implementation of countermeasures related to water management.
Provides technical support for water management to the execution teams.
Notifies of any non-conformities and assists in incident investigation and the development of appropriate correctives actions.Main QualificationsBachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Engineering or related program, Hydrology or Hydrogeology is considered an assetRegistered professional or eligible for registration with Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG).Minimum five (5) years of experience in water management technical services and / or operations specific to the mining or construction industries.Experience in the development or implementation of water management programs is an asset.Arctic experience is an asset.Knowledge of dam operating, monitoring and surveillance requirements and best practices related to the mining industry.Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, standards and effective industry practices is an asset.
Knowledge of the Mining Association of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocols and framework is an asset.Adaptability / Flexibility skills: Ability to adapt to changes, learn new skills, and take on new challenges.Communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal, for conveying ideas, instructions, and information to colleagues, external parties, and superiors.Results / Quality Orientation skills: Sets high but achievable standards for self and others. Seeks opportunities to improve process and outcomes. Constantly reviews performance to identify areas to develop.Leadership / Management skills: Ability to organize and direct workflow, operations, and employees to meet company goals. Ability to motivate others, provide guidance, and set team direction, while creating an environment that lets employees work efficiently and productively.Project Management skills: Ability to plan, organize, delegate, and monitor progress against the objectives set.Planning skills: Ability to set priorities, plan the efficient use of resources, responds effectively to unforeseen events and achieve results in a quality, timely, and cost-effective way.Problem Solving / Decision Making skills: Ability to define a problem; determine the cause of the problem; identify, prioritize, and reach logical conclusions, and decide on appropriate plan of actions.

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