Intermediate Mine Closure Cost Estimator

True Environmental LLC

Job Overview

Location

Vancouver, BC

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Estimate and model comprehensive mine closure costs for active and legacy mining projects across Canada, including capital and operational expenditures for decommissioning, reclamation, water treatment, and long-term stewardship.
• Develop detailed cost estimates using industry-standard software and methodologies, incorporating site-specific geotechnical, hydrogeological, and environmental data provided by project teams.
• Collaborate with environmental engineers, geologists, and regulatory specialists to ensure closure cost estimates align with provincial and federal regulatory requirements, including mine closure plans submitted to regulatory authorities.
• Prepare and update financial models for mine closure liabilities, including discounted cash flow analyses, inflation adjustments, and contingency planning based on project timelines and risk assessments.
• Review and validate closure cost estimates prepared by junior staff, providing technical guidance and quality assurance to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry best practices.
• Support permitting and regulatory submissions by preparing technical documentation, cost justifications, and financial assurance packages required by provincial mining ministries and federal agencies.
• Participate in client meetings and site visits to gather site-specific data, understand operational constraints, and communicate closure cost assumptions and risks to stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving regulatory frameworks, environmental standards, and cost estimation benchmarks for mine closure across Canadian jurisdictions.
• Integrate historical closure project data and lessons learned into cost estimation templates and databases to improve accuracy and efficiency across future projects.
• Work closely with project managers to align closure cost estimates with overall project budgets, schedules, and risk management plans.
• Contribute to proposal development by providing cost estimation inputs for new business opportunities in mine closure, remediation, and reclamation services.
• Document all assumptions, data sources, and calculation methodologies used in cost estimates to ensure auditability and transparency for clients and regulators.
• Support internal training initiatives by sharing expertise on closure cost estimation techniques with team members and new hires.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and data integrity when handling sensitive client financial and environmental data.
• Adapt estimation approaches for diverse mine types including open-pit, underground, oil sands, and legacy sites, accounting for varying environmental conditions and regulatory expectations.
• Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, and third-party auditors to validate cost estimates and ensure alignment with industry standards such as CIM Best Practices and NI 43-101.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mine closure cost estimation or related environmental engineering roles in the mining industry
• Proven ability to develop and validate detailed mine closure cost models using software such as Primavera, Costimator, or similar tools
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian mining regulations, closure requirements, and financial assurance frameworks across provincial jurisdictions
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology, or related field
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions for mine closure plans and financial assurances
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

🏖️ Benefits

• Regular full-time employment with flexible work arrangements including remote options
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off and statutory holiday entitlements
• Professional development allowance for training and certifications
• Support for relocation to Vancouver, Saskatoon, Calgary, Toronto, or Whitehorse

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Mid-level

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About True Environmental LLC

True Environmental LLC is a full-service environmental consulting company based in California, USA, specializing in Phase I and II environmental site assessments, soil and groundwater investigations, remediation design, permitting, regulatory compliance, and geotechnical services for commercial and industrial real estate transactions. The firm supports developers, lenders, attorneys, and municipalities with due-diligence support, regulatory negotiation, and project management to address contamination risks, manage liabilities, and secure approvals across the United States.

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