Shape mine closure, reclamation, and water management decisions for Imperial Oil’s Kearl operation. Work office based in Edmonton, with occasional Calgary travel.
As Principal of Mine Tailings & Closure, you will serve as Imperial’s primary technical resource and trusted advisor. The senior role connects technical expertise with business strategy and risk-informed decision making. Your work spans long-range planning, technical assurance, governance, innovation, and collaboration across engineering, operations, regulatory, and senior management.
Key Responsibilities: Provide independent technical challenge for major decisions and strategies
Develop internal standards, technical guidelines, and best practices
Support strategic decisions across tailings and closure functions




Mentor mining and mineral processing professionals
Steward discipline capability, succession, and technical leadership development
Requirements: Engineering or Geoscience bachelor’s degree
P.Eng registration or eligibility in Alberta
At least 18 years of relevant progressive experience
Ability to influence decisions without direct authority
Ability to lead complex multidisciplinary teams
Use closure expertise, technical assurance, and team-oriented leadership to guide responsible decisions throughout Imperial’s Kearl asset lifecycle.

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📌 Mine Closure Technical Authority (Alberta)
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