Senior Consultant (Mine Water Management)

Are you passionate about water stewardship supporting responsible mine water management through the full mine life cycle, from early-stage mine planning to relinquishment?

If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you. We are growing and seeking an ambitious Senior Consultant (Mine Water Management) to join our dynamic team. This role is open to our Calgary. Saskatoon, or remote opportunities in Vancouver or Montréal.

At Okane, we believe that integrated mine closure planning is just the starting point to ‘Help Create a Better Tomorrow’. We work with mining companies to return land responsibly and safely, enabling what comes next to serve both people and the planet. Our work challenges the status quo — we advocate for meaningful partnerships with communities, including Indigenous rightsholders, and design solutions that create lasting financial, environmental, and social value. From early-stage planning through to relinquishment, we’re helping reshape the future of mining — and we’re looking for people who want to be part of that transformation.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will work closely with our mining clients and technical teams on projects that span diverse sites with unique challenges to develop practical solutions for mine water management.

Your work will include:

- Lead mine water management projects from conceptual planning through detailed design, providing strategic and practical solutions to our clients.

- Lead mine water balance models to support site-wide water balance assessments and water management planning.

- Support the development of water quality models.

- Direct mine water management infrastructure planning and design, focusing on surface water infrastructure such as channels, ponds and sizing pumping systems.

- Oversee the completion of climate, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support peak flow, flood control and erosion mitigation studies, incorporating climate change assessments.

- Collaborate with Okane’s multidisciplinary teams to support the development and implementation of closure visioning, planning and execution.

- Provide senior technical oversight and serve as a Qualified Professional as required.

- Direct or develop proposals of varying complexity in technical expertise.

- Interact competently with internal and external stakeholders of varying levels of expertise.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor or graduate degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering.

- Holds a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in at least one Canadian province (multi-province registration is an asset).

- Demonstrated leadership and experience in water management within the mining industry.

- Experience engaging directly with mining clients and regulators as a senior technical advisor

- Experience and aptitude for multidisciplinary work and dynamic team environments.

- Demonstrated experience in hydrology, hydraulics, water infrastructure design, and water balance modelling.

- Proficiency using water modelling softwares such as GoldSim, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS and other relevant numerical modelling programs.

- Experience with overseeing and supervising the construction of water management infrastructure is an asset.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for both business and technical writing and clear and effective collaboration within project teams.

- Knowledge of Canadian water regulations, codes and environmental standards including relevant professional procedures and practices is an asset.

Expectations for this Role:

- Understanding of mining process, lifecycle and mine closure concepts.

- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and actively engage in business development initiatives, exploring innovative opportunities beyond your project scope.

- Possess leadership skills including communication, accountability, honesty, empathy, creativity, responsibility, and flexibility.

- Embody Okane’s Core Vision (Help Create a Better Tomorrow) and consistently model Okane’s Core Values in your daily work, client interactions and are a trusted voice within the team.

- You consistently model Okane Core Values (Passionate, Smart and Clever, Positive, Thoughtful and Caring, and Humble).

- You can adapt and prioritize navigating unexpected challenges.

- You actively engage in our critical thinking process, evaluating and recommending clever solutions in your work.

- You actively integrate health, safety and environmental (HSE) considerations into every aspect of your work. This may look like completing hazard assessments and other HSE project requirements, following internal procedures and policies, participating in safety training, and promoting a safety culture.

- You are comfortable working flexibly across time zones and travelling from time to time.

Why Join Okane?

At Okane, we're committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where every individual is valued for their unique contributions. Our dedicated teams span across the globe, connecting people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Our workplace culture is defined by the everyday behaviours of our team and driven by our Core Values: Passionate, Thoughtful & Caring, Smart & Clever, Positive and Humble. We believe in flexibility, work-life balance, and an open-door approach to communication.

We believe in personal and professional development, offering opportunities for continuous learning and growth. At Okane, we foster the opportunity for everyone to grow and develop their skills that align with their career path. As we continue to expand our global presence, we're looking for individuals who share our values and are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the mining industry and contribute to sustainable land stewardship, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re a great fit for this role before

Please note that only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

If you require an adjustment during the recruitment/interview process, please let the HR team know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at Okane, please click here: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Okane Consultants.