Director, Mine Permitting
Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!
AtkinsRéalis Mining & Metallurgical (M&M) 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.
We are seeking Director of Mine Permitting to join our Canadian Operations. Applying your previous leadership and market experience, you will be leading a team of professionals in sustaining and growing its business and providing high quality services in mine water related services.
As the Director of Mine Permitting, you will report to the VP Tailings, Water, and Environment, North America and will lead the team’s strategic planning, growth, team development, and provide technical leadership across Canada. The Mine Permitting service offering includes coordination of numerous disciplines throughout the mining lifecycle. Preference for the work location is in Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal, however alternate locations may be considered.
This opportunity can be based in Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB or Toronto, ON.
Your role within the team:
- Lead and grow the mining permitting business across the mining sector for new, existing, and legacy Mine projects.
- Identify/anticipate/evaluate and report on market trends, opportunities, and industry dynamics.
- Identify resource gaps in the team and attract/retain key staff to the team.
- Guide technical team in successful project delivery applying industry leading best practices related to mining e.g., Environmental Assessment Act, Mining association of Canada (MAC), Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) best practices, Canadian Dam Association (CDA), Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), as well as applying applicable local, provincial, and federal regulations to solutions.
- Apply extensive knowledge and experience in permitting and environmental compliance including but not limited to impact assessment, permitting, ecology, air and acoustics, geochemistry, hydrology, regulatory affairs, tailings management, geomorphology, hydrotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, climate change and asset resilience, water treatment.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?
Because we offer:
- The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
The ideal candidate:
- Bachelor's Degree, or master’s degree, in engineering or science related discipline with a focus on mining.
- Minimum 15 years’ relevant industry experience and demonstrated success in leading a team in managing permitting, environmental studies and/or waste related projects.
- Highly experienced in mining issues and development of successful solutions from design through to closure.
- Proven experience applying provincial and federal regulations as well as best practices from other legislation.
- Strong understanding of the mine permitting services and drivers (e.g., regulatory requirements, market/political trends, client specific issues, stakeholder challenges).
Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
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Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Successful applicants will be notified about Atkins Realis’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.
Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $ 145,840 - $ 200,530 annually) (Only Applicable to British Columbia). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
