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 cooperative leadership to guide responsible decisions throughout Imperial’s Kearl asset lifecycle.