The Mines and Minerals Division of the Ministry of Energy and Mines works to support responsible land use management and mineral resource development by administration of the Mining Act, providing public geoscience information and client services.
We are looking for one specialized professional engineer who has knowledge of environmental rehabilitation practices, to provide expertise specific to dam construction and maintenance, and to lead significant, contentious and technically complex mine rehabilitation projects.
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About the job
In this role, you will:
• carry out detailed structural planning, hydrologic, hydraulic, hydrogeologic, and geotechnical studies and prepare reports
• prepare detailed analyses and designs for new structural systems such as tailings dams
• conduct and/or coordinate surveys and engineering/technical investigations
• lead operational audits of Crown-held and private sector water management facilities
• lead engineering compliance reviews such as the auditing mine closure plans and technical/financial
• lead engineering review of development or alterations of mine tailings dam structures
• manage, plan and coordinate Abandoned Mines Rehabilitation projects
• prepare specifications or conditions of contracts
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or You currently have accreditation as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province or Territory, and you will obtain a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) license as a condition of accepting this position.
• You possess a valid driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the province of Ontario.
• You have a degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
Technical Knowledge and Expertise:
• Experience applying civil or geotechnical engineering principles to water management, emergency response, and compliance work.
• Knowledge in at least one area:
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Civil/Geotechnical: soil mechanics, seismic assessment, design and construction oversight of earth embankment dams
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Hydrogeology: groundwater modelling and geochemistry
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Hydrology: surface water modelling, spillway and channel design, erosion and sediment control
• Experience with pollution control and mine rehabilitation, including acid rock drainage, metal leaching, hydrology, and tailings management.
Knowledge of Legislation:
• Working understanding of key federal and provincial legislation related to mining, water, environment, health and safety, species protection, and environmental assessment.
Essential Skills:
• Strong relationship-building and consultation skills to support project planning, issue resolution, and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports, present options, and explain technical issues to diverse audiences.
• Ability to translate complex engineering data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Project planning and coordination skills to lead or support multiple capital projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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What we offer
About the OPSThe Ontario Public Service (OPS) is one of the largest employers in the province, employing more than 60,000 people. Every day, we are modernizing government operations and improving public services. We have a wide range of meaningful and rewarding career opportunities in communities across Ontario. We welcome new ideas and new people, encourage learning and development, and reward achievement. No matter the position, we live the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness.
The OPS is committed to be an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
In addition, the OPS provides a collegial and professional work culture, career growth and development and on-the-job training to help you succeed, we offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary and the following:
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits, which cover adoptive parents
• Comprehensive health and dental plans
• Life and disability insurance