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.

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

Senior Consultant – Mine Water Management

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