Job opportunity
Senior Mine Closure Engineer
Burgundy Diamond
Lead mine closure planning at Ekati with surface mine design and geotechnical expertise. Work a two weeks on, two weeks off rotation.
As Senior Engineer, Mine Closure, you will guide a small team across technical closure and reclamation work. You will collaborate with consultants, Engineers of Record, and Environment colleagues. The position supports approvals, permitting, dewatering, and water management initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead closure planning and reclamation activities across Ekati
Review closure designs and audit regulatory compliance
Assess stability of pits, dumps, dams, and infrastructure
Support dewatering, water management, and regulatory submissions
Coach technical staff and prepare leadership reports
Requirements:
Engineering degree with closure planning and stability analysis exposure
Professional Engineer designation in Northwest Territories or transfer eligibility
At least 10 years of relevant mining experience
Advanced Rocscience, GeoStudio, Deswik, and Maptek experience
Valid Class 5 driver's licence and required safety certification
Apply mine closure, geotechnical assessment, and technical leadership expertise to reclamation planning at the Ekati mine site.
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Apply on source site As Senior Engineer, Mine Closure, you will guide a small team across technical closure and reclamation work. You will collaborate with consultants, Engineers of Record, and Environment colleagues. The position supports approvals, permitting, dewatering, and water management initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead closure planning and reclamation activities across Ekati
Review closure designs and audit regulatory compliance
Assess stability of pits, dumps, dams, and infrastructure
Support dewatering, water management, and regulatory submissions
Coach technical staff and prepare leadership reports
Requirements:
Engineering degree with closure planning and stability analysis exposure
Professional Engineer designation in Northwest Territories or transfer eligibility
At least 10 years of relevant mining experience
Advanced Rocscience, GeoStudio, Deswik, and Maptek experience
Valid Class 5 driver's licence and required safety certification
Apply mine closure, geotechnical assessment, and technical leadership expertise to reclamation planning at the Ekati mine site.
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