Water Resources Engineer (Hydrotechnical)

Artemis Gold - Blackwater Project•Vanderhoof, BC

1d•CA$104,545 - CA$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com. Reporting to the Superintendent - Water Management, the Water Resources Engineer is responsible for planning, design, construction, operation, monitoring, and optimizing water management systems and infrastructure across the Blackwater Mine site. The role provides technical leadership in mine water management, hydrology, hydraulics, hydrogeology, water balance modelling, water treatment, civil and mechanical infrastructure, environmental compliance, and capital projects.

Requirements

Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada and eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
A bachelor’s degree in Water resources, Civil, Environmental, Mining Engineering, or related discipline.
3–5 years of relevant experience in mining, industrial, or water management, including mine water management, water balance modelling, and water treatment systems.
Experience in hydrology, hydraulics, hydrogeology, water treatment, and mine water management.
Experience with GoldSim, AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, HEC-HMS/HEC-RAS, Power BI, Python, Deswik, Muk3D or similar software.
Strong analytical, communication, project management, and organizational skills.
Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in water resources engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering or related discipline is considered an asset.
Proficiency with engineering and modelling software.
Familiarity with dam safety principles and Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance (OMS) requirements.
Strong project management, communication, technical writing, presentation, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Promote safe work practices and comply with BW Gold Health, Safety and Environmental Programs and the BC Mines Act.
Lead surface water and groundwater management programs to support safe and efficient mine operations.
Lead the planning, design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of water management infrastructure.
Develop, maintain, calibrate, and validate the GoldSim water balance model.
Collect, analyze, and interpret hydrological, hydrogeological, meteorological, operational, groundwater, and water quality data.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, prepare water balance forecasts, flood risk assessments, and operational planning recommendations.
Prepare and review civil and hydrotechnical designs for diversion channels, drainage ditches, culverts, ponds, reservoirs, stormwater conveyance systems, erosion and sediment control measures, spillways, outlet works, and related infrastructure.
Prepare and review mechanical designs and equipment selection for pumps, pipelines, valves, flow meters, and water treatment equipment.
Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, and technical documentation.
Provide engineering support during the construction, field inspections, commissioning, quality assurance, contractor coordination and management, and progress reporting for water infrastructure projects.
Coordinate hydrometric, groundwater, meteorological, and water quality monitoring programs.
Participate in bathymetric surveys, drone surveys, flow measurements, and storage assessments.
Conduct inspections in accordance with OMS Manuals.
Develop scopes of work, RFQs, procurement documentation, and coordinate consultants.
Support permitting, regulatory reporting, and environmental compliance.
Maintain engineering records and complete routine technical reports.
Collaborate with Operations, Environment, Maintenance, Technical Services, and Capital Projects.
May be required to maintain a clean-shaven appearance (i.e. no facial hair) to ensure the safe and effective use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with assigned duties.