Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering cutting-edge, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

About The Role
Within the Earth & Environment team the primary focus for the Director of Water Resources includes project delivery and direction, provision of technical expertise in water resources engineering design, business development, understanding and maintaining key client relationships, training and mentoring of junior staff and active development of new client relationships and opportunities in line with our strategy. This role is predominantly within the mining business, with potential to also work with other local sectors, including infrastructure and land development.

Provide senior technical direction, review, and sign-off of work within your area of professional practice

Deliver practice-leading consulting services to internal and external clients in the areas of conceptual model development, hydraulics, engineering design, mine water management, stormwater management, flood-lines, hydrology, water conservation and demand management, water balances and mine water management

Direct and review water resource aspects of a range of international mining and water resources projects, including environmental assessments, environmental permitting, and engineering design projects

Climatic, hydrological, and hydraulic assessments, including fieldwork, data management, data analysis, and modelling

Integrated water management plans and completing conceptual design of water management infrastructure

Water balance modelling to assess water management solutions and to estimate water demand, treatment, storage, and discharge volumes

Pre-feasibility, feasibility and detailed designs of water management infrastructure (e.g. open channels, sewers, culverts, spillways, energy dissipators, holding and settling ponds, pumping systems)



including capital and operating cost estimates

Dam break analyses of water and tailings dams, including developing inundation maps, delineating self-rescue zones and classifying dams in terms of risk to population, property and the environment

Dilution and assimilative capacity assessments of surface water receivers of effluent

Assist with developing projects and services which support climate change reporting, resilience and adaptation, including nature-based solutions

Participate in and direct multi-disciplinary project teams on local, regional and international consulting projects

Manage and grow a team of water resources professionals across North America

Manage business financial KPIs to meet Ausenco metrics

About You
You are entrepreneurial in nature , have previous experience in leading complex projects, and are a client focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced team-approach environment. You have a strong understanding of the mining sector and the regulatory environment within North America.

Related technical qualifications including relevant undergraduate degree in Biology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or another related field

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, hydrology or a related field / postgraduate qualification in engineering or environmental management

Professional designation

Proactive approach in technical service delivery

15+ years experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business and market share growth

Ability to operate within and guide high performing teams

Track record of winning work

Developed project delivery and direction experience

Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment

Experience in leading, mentoring,



and training staff both in projects and performance management

Demonstrated track record of risk, financial and budget management

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why Ausenco?
We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

Career advancement – Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities

Work Life Balance – Hybrid work model with balance of office and home-based work; progressive parental leave benefits

Holistic approach to wellness – Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports health & wellness

Accessible leadership team – Work with reputable industry leaders who value your contribution

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range: $160,000 - $210,000 annually

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.

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📌 Director, Water Resources (British Columbia)
🏢 Ausenco
📍 British Columbia