Mine Water Management Technical Lead

Theres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment and were committed to helping you do exactly that!

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers scientists auditors planners and environmental specialists all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for

GHDsOntario Integrated Water Management Groupis looking for aMine Water ManagementTechnical Leadto work from one of our Greater Toronto Area office.

GHD is seeking a dedicated leader experienced with client service project/program management and strategic planning experience in the lower mainland area. We also are looking to leverage our leading corporate and regional experience in IWM and Mining to expand our Mining team in aMine Water Management Technical Lead you will combine your deep knowledge of the water industry with strategy development skills and a passion for problem solving to help our teams and clients develop sustainable livable and climate resilient water solutions. Technical desired areas of expertise include water supply and drought water resources surface water infrastructure hydraulics and hydrology storm water and flood management watershed planning and green infrastructure.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership collaboration business development project/program management and technical engineering skills.

In the problem solving business it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change. The importance of water to the health of our world cant be overstated.

Our vision is to ensure energy water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

In an ever changing world it requires creativity and innovation to stay the population grows and the frequency and intensity of floods droughts and storms increases the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for whats a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

Youll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities

Were seeking the curious those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new positive ways. As part of a truly global team working on complex and rewarding projects youll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you!

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Business Development

• Broadening our mine water management practice across Canada and the US
• Identification and development of project opportunities
• Growing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Coordination with staff from different business groups and regions
• Collaborate closely with our Water Market Leader Mine Sector Leader client relationship managers and technical service leaders to help address our clients needs
• Lead the preparation of proposals to GHDs clients

Technical Lead

• Serving as Technical Lead Project Director and/or Project Manager on key mining and water projects
• Directing projects including technical work delivery budget schedule and communications for both large and small multi-disciplinary projects
• Developing technical engineered solutions for surface water projects including water balance water quality erosion and scour protection river engineering stormwater management and flood mitigation
• Designing surface water management infrastructure from concept level to construction documentation including detailed design tender documentation and conducting field reviews
• Collaborate with and facilitate technical inputs from people across the GHD business
• Guide the development of project methodologies including technical innovations and best practices
• Guide modelling and other technical analyses
• Manage the preparation of technical reports and studies
• Guide the preparation of options assessments business cases and investment planning.
• Review and provide quality assurance on reports and technical documentation
• Ensuring delivery quality and client satisfaction

Additional Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Leverage your strong understanding of mining water sustainability and environmental policy and drivers across Canada for client engagement and project delivery
• Maintain connection with and represent GHD in relevant industry and research networks and forums
• Provide strategic advice to our clients.
• Mentor intermediate graduate and early career staff.

What you bring to the team:

• A seller-doer mindset and commitment to serve our clients that will contribute to the long-term and lasting growth of GHDs business.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to take a holistic view of a problem
• Comfortable presenting in front of Executive and Technical audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning and strategy development skills
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision to tight deadlines
• Proven experience leading and managing teams
• Bachelor Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering Masters degree or PhD would be considered an asset
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer in Ontario. Would be considered an asset to also be licensed in Nova Scotia Quebec or British Columbia
• Minimum 15 years experience working in the civil / public works arena with municipal provincial and Federal clients

Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

Well give you control over your career empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a diverse and inclusive organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process

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