Senior Mine Closure Engineer/Specialist - Vancouver, Canada - BGC Engineering Inc.

Description

The Role

BGC is seeking a Senior Mine Closure Engineer/Specialist with experience in mine closure planning and landform and cover design. The successful candidate will join our growing team of closure specialists and have a leadership role in advancing the strategic vision and direction of BGCs mine closure practice. They will work closely with BGCs mining team, project managers, engineers, and geoscientists, and will provide technical guidance, leadership, and mentorship on large, multi-disciplinary mining projects.

This position can be based at any of BGCs office locations.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead and/or technical reviewer on mine closure projects
• Provide specialty expertise in one or more technical disciplines involved in mine closure, such as soil mechanics, hydrogeology, hydrology, geochemistry, landform design, landscape evolution
• Integrate with BGCs multidisciplinary teams and with partners specializing in other disciplines such as ecology and soil science
• Project management of technical deliverables, budgets, and schedules
• Train and mentor junior and intermediate staff in the field and office
• Participate in business development and proposal preparation
• Author reports and present results to internal and external groups
• Work with client and partner representatives
• Travel as required to remote project sites
• Promote BGC vision, values, and culture amongst BGC staff

Required Education, Experience, & Competencies

• Undergraduate degree in geology, earth sciences, geological, civil, mining, or environmental engineering (graduate degree an asset)
• Registered P.Eng. or P.Geo. with EGBC or other Canadian engineering association
• 10+ years of mine closure engineering experience
• Experience preparing mine closure plans
• Experience with landform and cover design and construction
• Experience with options analysis and risk assessments
• Experience with variably-saturated soils, and geotechnical, hydrogeological, or hydrological modelling
• Strong familiarity with Canadian provincial and federal regulatory environments related to mine closure

Position Requirements

Drug & Alcohol Testing

To ensure we meet our clients compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments, BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employees first week or in the future, as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing, and/or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident.

Drivers License

BGC requires that employees have a valid driver's license, and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring, BGC will require a drivers abstract to allow for a safety review of your driving history.

Travel and Vaccination

BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment to ensure the health and safety of employees while on business travel and during field assignments. To meet travel and client requirements, employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever, COVID-19, malaria, etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation, please contact . BGC requires that you have a current passport for this position.