Water Resources Engineer – Designer

Stantec

. Lead and manage mine water resources management projects throughout life-of-mine phases, from project economic assessments to closure plans .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeMarkham • CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$109,300 - CA$167,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in mine water resources management, including project management, water quality modeling, and infrastructure design. Proficient in applying regulatory frameworks and conducting environmental assessments while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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Mine Water ManagementHydrological ModelingWater Quality ModelingProject ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Numerical Hydrodynamic ModelingHydrologic ModelingHEC-HMSHEC-RASPCSWMMCORMIXGoldSimWater Management Infrastructure DesignEnvironmental AssessmentsTechnical Report Writing

Soft Skills

CollaborationClient EngagementProject Budget Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) RegistrationG-Class Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Mine Water ManagementWater Resources LegislationEnvironmental AssessmentsWater Balance ModelsSedimentation PondsErosion Control Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage mine water resources management projects throughout life-of-mine phases, from project economic assessments to closure plans
Conduct baseline studies and water management design and planning
Develop water balance and/or water quality models supporting NI 43-101 studies
Perform surface water resources studies and assessments for environmental assessments
Design water management infrastructure, including sedimentation ponds, drainage ditches, dewatering plans, erosion and sediment control plans, watercourse crossings and alterations, and watercourse diversions
Support project budgets, staff allocation, and invoice preparation and review
Prepare proposals, work plans, schedules, and budgets
Manage projects and tasks
Author technical reports documenting modeling results, field investigations, and analytical findings
Design and supervise hydrological and water quality field investigations
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage directly with clients
Apply industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks
Perform primarily office-based work with extended computer use and data analysis
Travel to field sites as required, including occasional overnight stays

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in consulting or regulatory environments, predominantly related to mine water management, or an equivalent combination of experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience with numerical hydrodynamic, hydrologic, and hydraulic modeling tools, such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, and CORMIX
Experience with site-wide mine water balance and/or water quality models, such as GoldSim
Experience with water management infrastructure design
Solid understanding of provincial and federal water resources legislation, regulations, and guidance
Valid G-class driver’s license required
Professional registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or another Canadian Professional Engineering Association is preferred
Preference for candidates with a Master’s-level degree in a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health care spending account
Wellness spending account
Group registered retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase program
Group tax-free savings account
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid time off