Senior Manager - Mine Closure & Reclamation

EnviroCareers

4d•Remote

About The Position

My client, a 100% Canadian-owned environmental and regulatory advisory firm supporting major resource development projects across Canada, is seeking a Senior Manager, Mine Closure & Reclamation to lead and expand a specialized closure and reclamation practice focused primarily on mining and large-scale industrial projects. This is a strategic leadership role suited for a technically strong and commercially minded professional who can lead teams, grow client relationships, guide closure strategy, and help build a nationally recognized reclamation and closure advisory practice. You will play a critical role in helping resource sector clients manage complex closure obligations, reclamation liabilities, regulatory requirements, and long-term land stewardship strategies across Canada. You will help lead and grow an evolving closure and reclamation practice by building client relationships, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, expanding technical service offerings, and strengthening the firm’s market presence within the mining and industrial sectors. The ideal candidate understands that mine closure is now a critical component of mine planning, ESG performance, regulatory strategy, Indigenous engagement, liability management, and long-term operational risk reduction.

Requirements

15+ years of experience within mine closure, reclamation, environmental consulting, mine operations, or related industrial sectors
Strong understanding of large-scale reclamation and closure planning
Experience supporting major mining, oil sands, or industrial closure programs
Experience with closure liability estimation and reclamation costing
Familiarity with closure-related regulatory frameworks across Canada
Understanding of closure integration within mine planning and lifecycle management
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams
Strong client management and advisory skills
Demonstrated business development success
Ability to build trust internally and externally
Strong strategic thinking and organizational leadership skills
Comfortable operating within a growing and evolving business environment
Degree in engineering, environmental science, geoscience, reclamation, or related discipline

Nice To Haves

Professional designation preferred (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., RPBio., or equivalent)
Qualified Professional (QP) sign-off capability
Experience with northern or remote mine closure programs
Oil sands or large industrial reclamation experience
Experience supporting NI 43-101 studies or technical reports
Indigenous engagement experience related to closure or land stewardship
Familiarity with ESG-aligned remediation and closure initiatives
Experience acting as an owner’s representative during closure implementation programs

Responsibilities

Lead and grow the Mine Closure & Reclamation practice across Canada
Develop strategic growth plans and service expansion initiatives
Help shape the long-term technical and commercial direction of the practice
Assess existing closure and reclamation service capabilities and identify opportunities for growth and diversification
Build a scalable and profitable closure and reclamation practice within the mining and industrial sectors
Contribute strategically to company growth and future leadership planning
Collaborate closely with senior leadership and multidisciplinary technical teams across the organization
Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to an existing multidisciplinary closure and reclamation team
Mentor and strengthen a growing team of reclamation specialists, terrestrial scientists, GIS professionals, and technical consultants
Support recruitment, team development, and practice expansion initiatives
Establish credibility internally with technical teams and company leadership
Promote strong technical standards, quality assurance processes, and collaborative project delivery approaches
Provide senior-level advisory services related to: Mine closure strategy, Progressive reclamation planning, Reclamation liability estimation, Financial assurance and bonding, Closure risk management, Closure optimization and liability reduction, Closure implementation oversight, Land stewardship and long-term reclamation planning
Lead and support: Mine closure plans, Reclamation plans, Closure cost estimates, Five-year reclamation plans, Closure-related permitting and regulatory submissions, Closure components of environmental assessments, Closure implementation programs, Contractor and engineering coordination, Regulatory liaison and compliance support, Reclamation research initiatives, Improvement of technical workflows, quality assurance systems, and closure planning methodologies
Build and strengthen relationships with mining and industrial sector clients across Canada
Develop new client relationships and identify emerging market opportunities
Support proposals, strategic pursuits, and client engagement initiatives
Contribute to expanding the company’s visibility and credibility within the closure and reclamation market
Help position the company as a recognized leader in closure strategy and implementation
Leverage existing industry relationships and networks where applicable
Become a trusted advisor and recognized industry leader within the mine closure and reclamation sector