Technical Leader, Mine Water

Your Opportunity

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.

We are seeking an Atlantic Discipline Leader for our Mine Water practice to shape, grow, and lead our mine water services in Atlantic Canada, with a particular emphasis on surface water and integrated mine water management. This role is designed for a senior practitioner who wants more than project delivery—someone motivated to help build a practice, mentor people, influence standards, and leave a lasting professional legacy.

You will serve as both a technical authority and a people-focused leader, working closely with Mining, Environmental Services, and Business Centre leadership to define how mine water services are delivered today—and how the next generation of practitioners is developed for tomorrow.

Stantec has an opportunity for an Atlantic Discipline Leader for our Mine Water practice to join our Environmental Services team in Atlantic Canada. The position may be based in Halifax, Fredericton, St. John’s, or other regional offices, with flexibility depending on candidate location.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and technical direction for mine water management services across all phases of mining projects—from exploration and environmental assessment to operations, closure, and long-term monitoring.

This role will focus on:

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

Technical Authority and Project Influence

Provide senior technical leadership for mine water management across all project phases:

Environmental assessment and 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

Mentorship: Core Part of the Role

Developing people is central to this position.

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

Your 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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Strong understanding of mine water management challenges specific to Atlantic Canada.

Experience with ARD/ML assessment and mitigation in base metal, precious metal, and critical mineral projects.

Demonstrated experience developing and managing mine water balances in maritime and winter climates.

Knowledge of provincial regulatory frameworks in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Experience with mine water treatment technologies is considered an asset. 

Proven leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams.

Strong project management skills including budgeting, proposal writing, scheduling, and client engagement.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience

Minimum M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences (Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences) or Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or related discipline). Professional registration (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) in an Atlantic Canadian province is required (or eligibility for registration). Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in mine water management, including consulting and/or operational mining experience..

Demonstrated experience leading mine water management components of environmental assessments, feasibility studies, operational support, and closure projects.

The Work Environment

This position involves leading from the office while also offering chances to travel for business development and visits to mine sites throughout Atlantic Canada. If interested, there are also opportunities to travel to northern communities and mine sites elsewhere in Canada.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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