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.

📌 Mine Closure Technical Authority (Winnipeg)
🏢 Avenue.io
📍 Winnipeg