Chief Engineer, Water Resources

Teck Resources
British Columbia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeCAD 138,000 - 170,000 annuallyFunction: OtherExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Safety leadership","Interpersonal skills","Analytical skills","Problem-solving","Technical leadership"]

Lead the site-wide water planning function, developing water strategies and near/medium/long-term water forecasting to support infrastructure planning and compliance. Provide technical oversight and QA/QC for water modelling and consultant deliverables, and track monitoring program performance for informed decision-making. Manage water risks, coordinate cross-team water-related activities across operations and sustainability, mentor the water planning team, and own water infrastructure strategies and CAPEX/OPEX planning for current operations and Mine Life Extension.

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Chief Engineer, Water Resources

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Job Summary

Lead the site-wide water planning function, developing water strategies and near/medium/long-term water forecasting to support infrastructure planning and compliance. Provide technical oversight and QA/QC for water modelling and consultant deliverables, and track monitoring program performance for informed decision-making. Manage water risks, coordinate cross-team water-related activities across operations and sustainability, mentor the water planning team, and own water infrastructure strategies and CAPEX/OPEX planning for current operations and Mine Life Extension.
Location: British Columbia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures, and perform Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) field visits.
  • •Lead the water planning function under Integrated Planning & Production, including developing and maintaining site-wide water management strategies and plans.
  • •Provide technical oversight and direction for water modelling, including QA/QC and professional review of all water-related work and consultant deliverables.
  • •Ensure monitoring programs and performance tracking support compliance and decision-making, and lead water risk identification, assessment, and integration into planning processes.
  • •Mentor and supervise the existing water planning team; own infrastructure strategies and lead CAPEX and OPEX planning for water resources activities.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 138,000 - 170,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in water resources, civil, environmental, or a related engineering discipline.
  • •Registered, or eligible to register, with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a P. Eng.
  • •Minimum 10+ years of experience in water management, planning, or a related field.
  • •Strong technical background in water modelling, planning, and infrastructure design.
  • •Demonstrated technical leadership, including QA/QC and coordinating multiple internal and external resources.
  • •Valid driver’s license
  • •Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, and operational water requirements
  • •Excellent verbal and written communication skills to integrate key stakeholders
  • •Continuous improvement mindset focused on data quality and operational value
Experience:10+ years
Education:Bachelor's in water resources, civil, environmental, or a related engineering discipline
Skills:Safety leadershipInterpersonal skillsAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingTechnical leadership
Licenses:P. Eng.Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC)

Company Brief

Teck Resources
Teck Resources is a Canadian mining company that explores, develops, and produces copper, zinc, and steelmaking coal. It operates large-scale mines and processing facilities, supplying essential metals and resources to global industrial markets.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1913
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