Mine Project Engineer

Are you interested in a challenging opportunity that ensures Ontario mines are properly rehabilitated to public health, safety and environmental standards?

If you are a professional engineer with a sound knowledge of and experience in mine rehabilitation as a mining, civil or chemical, or environmental engineer, consider this position with the Mine Rehabilitation Section with the Ministry of Mines.

About the OPS

The 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.

What a career in the OPS can offer you

The OPS is committed to be an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

In addition to flexible work arrangements, 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 may include 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

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As the Mine Project Engineer, you will:
• plan, organize and manage the tendering process and recommend final acceptance
• review and analyze engineering designs and prepare documents, reports and data for sites
• design, conduct and/or coordinate surveys and engineering/technical investigations
• coordinate compliance audits and action plans for mine closures
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation and ministry standards and guidelines
• provide testimony before court and judicial hearings
• provide professional technical advice and training to staff

Note: This position requires travel to areas not accessible by public transit.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).

Environmental and Engineering Knowledge:

• You know and have experience applying the theories, principles and practices of engineering science.
• You have specialized knowledge in mining, civil, chemical or environmental engineering.
• You have knowledge and experience in mine rehabilitation
• You can interpret and apply environmental legislation and regulations (e.g. Mining Act and Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Assessment Act and Environmental Bill of Rights).
• You have related experience in pollution control, mine rehabilitation theories and practices.
• You know environmental trends and developments in the academic and engineering communities.
• You have technical expertise to identify sources of water, air and solid pollutants from complex mine closure projects.

Analytical, Project Management, and Organizational Skills:

• You can analyze complex information in great detail.
• You can develop appropriate solutions to problems.
• You have project management and planning experience.
• You have strong team leadership and professional judgement skills.
• You have knowledge of rules of evidence and court procedures to conduct investigations.
• You are highly organized to effectively manage assigned projects/issues.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You engage in consultations to build consensus among clients and stakeholders.
• You have the ability to provide advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• You have the ability to liaise and make presentations to regulatory agencies, site owners, officials, and/or other concerned parties.
• You have the ability to respond to enquiries and complaints from the public with tact and diplomacy.

Computer Skills:

• You have knowledge of office computer software including word processing, spreadsheets and database packages to assess data,
conduct analysis and prepare reports and presentations.