Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team
Boost your career by joining an established organization
Receive a competitive annual salary of $130,000 - $145,000, plus bonus and benefits
About Centerra Gold
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Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.
Centerra's vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.
For more information, please see our website.
About Mount Milligan Mine
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Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.
Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.
Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.
About the Opportunity
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We have an exciting opportunity for an
Water Resource Engineer
to join our
Mount Milligan Mine (MTM)
operations site.
This role operates on a rotation of
7 days on / 7 days off
at a 12-hour daily schedule with camp accommodations provided.
Reporting to the Manager, Engineering & Infrastructure, the Water Resources Engineer is responsible for leading the development of the Site Integrated Water Management Plan and Water Balances for Mount Milligan Mine while ensuring alignment with Operations and Centerra Water Governance Framework. In addition, this role will be responsible for leading Mount Milligan's activities, including, surface water and groundwater hydrology, and operational water management related to Tailings Construction sequencing and open pit operations.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop an Integrated Site Water Management Plan that is consistent with business, regulatory, and Centerra water governance requirements
Maintain and implement operational and long-term Water Balance Models through Goldsim, excel and other software programs to provide water sourcing requirements and to inform key decision makers with critical water balance information to plan annual Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) construction planning
Implement and champion the development of a Water Steering Committee including involvement from all departmental stakeholders
Provide senior level technical review of permitting applications and regulatory submissions including stakeholder engagement and maintaining relationships with government agencies, indigenous groups, and other local communities of interest
Inform surface water, groundwater, and hydrology monitoring programs including working with the Environmental Coordinator using Aquarius in the development and maintenance of stream rating curves used for establishing compliant daily water taking volumes as governed by the Site-Wide Water Adaptive Management Monitoring Plan (SWAMMP)
Develop a site based, proactive process, 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 regional water quality modelling and site operations
Ensure regulatory commitments relating to Water Management Plans and Water Management Facilities are met
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 opportunities for water efficiency through integrating water costs into project development and operations
Identify operational water supply needs, supply risk, and develop feasible mitigation based on defined permitted mine life water needs
Identify and control stability and hydraulic risk associated with water management facilities
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
Performs any other responsibilities related to the Water Resources Engineer role as required or as assigned by the department head
About You
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The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:
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 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
Minimum five to ten years demonstrated experience in roles of progressively increasing responsibility in project management and delivery
Excellent project management experience, that includes management of technical direction of multiple environmental projects and budgets in excess of 5 million
Professional designation and meet the BC provincial requirements of a qualified professional in a water-related field is an asset
Proficient in environmental analysis and reporting
Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements
Working Conditions
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Work involves a camp-based role at the Mount Milligan Mine site with a set work schedule on a 7x7, 12 hours per day
Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts, up to 12 hours in duration
Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Mount Milligan is a safety-sensitive environment and promotes a drug & alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a ZERO - TOLERANCE policy, with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs/paraphernalia on site
Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from Prince George, Fort St. James and Mackenzie
About the Benefits
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As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structurebased on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:
Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
Company-sponsored pension with Company match
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account
Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
Annual Incentive Bonus
Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
Parental leave top-up program
Professional development within the organization
Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.
If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!
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