Senior Restoration Engineer

AtkinsRéalis • Vancouver, BC

3d • CA$153,200 - CA$203,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis’s Minerals and Metals team in Canada is made up of more than 400 employees who work on large-scale projects to support mining sustainability, pit-to-port opportunities, metallurgical plant engineering, or mine closure and capabilities in the study, design, and construction of mining projects across a wide range of mining and processing methods and commodities. The team combines global-caliber expertise to provide tailored solutions for projects of any size, scope, or complexity. We believe in working openly and transparently, together delivering world-class projects. We work collaboratively with teams across the world, from Canada to Brazil in the south to India in the east, delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients. To support our growth initiatives, we are expanding our team and are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and want to add value to project success, both locally and internationally. The Tailings, Water and Environment team is looking for a Senior Restoration Engineer to work on projects related to mine reclamation and the mining environment. The function, which is essentially technical in nature, consists of technical excellence in mine restoration applied to the management of mining (and metallurgical) tailings and ensuring the sustainability of services in this discipline by ensuring the continuous training of staff and the recruitment of the human resources required to ensure adequate succession. The Senior Engineer, Mine Reclamation and Mine Environment will report to the Restoration Team Lead. The position is based in British Columbia and offers a hybrid work schedule. This role will be based in Vancouver, BC.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in mine restoration and environmental applied to the design of civil works.
• Leadership experience, ability to work in a team and ability to provide innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Member of the Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia or other relevant professional association.
• Solid understanding of the environmental regulatory framework governing mining and metallurgical activities at both federal and provincial levels (e.g., Quebec Directive 019, BC Mines Health, Safety and Reclamation Code, Guide for Preparing Mine Site Reclamation Plans in Ontario, EIA processes, certificates of authorization)

Nice To Haves

• A master's or doctoral degree in engineering or related field, along with experience in consulting engineering and project management, would be considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the training and development of employees in order to maintain and develop a center of expertise in mine restoration and the mining environment applied to the management of mine tailings.
• Monitor the evolution of the Codes of Good Practice and the regulatory framework for mine reclamation applied to the management of mine tailings, both nationally and internationally.
• Provide technical leadership and review for mine and tailings closure and restoration projects
• Act as a reviewer and technical expert in projects for the design of structures for the restoration of mine waste storage sites (dikes, waste rock piles, filtered tailings piles, open pits, mine capping, etc.).
• Provide technical advice and comments on studies as an expert in projects.
• Participate in the writing and presentation of technical papers and technical meetings with the Client.
• Provide business development support integrated into projects, establishing relationships with clients, identifying and pursuing opportunities for new projects.
• Participate in the drafting of service proposals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employee recognition
• Flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Diverse opportunities for training and professional development
• Hybrid working culture
• Generous time-off policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior