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Job Description

Senior Engineer Supervisor, Water Resources

Location: Logan Lake, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

About Highland Valley Copper

Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Operations is Canada's largest open-pit copper mine and molybdenum operation. HVC produces both copper and molybdenum concentrate through autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding and flotation.

Located approximately 17 kilometers west of Logan Lake and about 50 kilometers southwest of Kamloops in British Columbia, the surrounding areas of HVC have an abundant offering of outdoor experiences.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Integrated Planning & Production Superintendent, the Senior Engineer Supervisor, Water Resources, is responsible for leading the water planning function under the Integrated Planning & Production Superintendent, leading the water planning function by developing and executing site-wide water strategies, overseeing water forecasting for near, medium, and long term availability, infrastructure planning, and ensuring monitoring programs support compliance and informed decision-making. This role will also provide technical leadership and QA/QC oversight, manage water-related risks and cross-functional coordination, and mentor the team while ensuring all work meets professional and operational standards.

To be successful, we are looking for a motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience in overseeing and coordinating multiple internal resources and external consultants in high functioning, collaborative teams. The candidate must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to develop and communicate practical recommendations to mine management, engineers, and operational personnel. Demonstrated experience with water planning, modelling, and infrastructure planning is required. The ability to work well in a team environment, manage consultants, and oversee planning deliverables is integral to the role.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a range of water planning, engineering, and management initiatives in a world-class operation. There will be abundant opportunities to grow your knowledge base, apply your site-based technical skills, and support strategic water management initiatives. Both field and office work will be required as part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures, perform regular Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) field visits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with management, technical and operational staff
• Lead the water planning function under Integrated Planning & Production
• Develop and maintain site-wide water management strategies and plans
• Provide technical oversight and direction for water modelling
• Ensure QA/QC and professional review of all water-related work, including consultant deliverables
• Ensure monitoring programs and performance tracking support compliance and decision-making
• Lead water risk identification, assessment, and integration into planning processes
• Coordinate water-related activities across operations, sustainability, and corporate teams
• Mentor and supervise the existing water planning team
• Ownership of infrastructure strategies required for current operations and Mine Life Extension
• Leading CAPEX and OPEX planning for water resources activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in water resources engineering
• 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 related field
• Strong technical background in water modelling, planning, and infrastructure design
• Demonstrated experience in technical leadership
• Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, and operational water requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to integrate key stakeholders
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on data quality and operational value
• Valid driver's license

Pay Range: CAD $138,000 - $170,000 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Working Conditions:

• Location: Highland Valley Copper is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, which has all of the comforts of city living and is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small town community atmosphere.
• Access: This is a drive-in/drive-out role. Most employees commute to site by car, and carpooling is common among team members.

Requisition ID: 54146 | Job Category: Engineering | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Highland Valley Copper | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site

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Posting Start Date: 7/2/26

Job Category: Engineering

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Career Status: Experienced

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Category: Engineering

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Career Status: Experienced

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