Program Manager (Mining)

Job Description There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. Who are we looking for? GHD has an opportunity for a Program Manager - Mining to join our Environmental Assessment and Remediation Group. We are seeking self‑motivated professionals with excellent technical skills, local regulatory knowledge, and values to build credible relationships with clients and the community. You'll need to be flexible in your approach to challenges and have a strong ability to think laterally in delivering technical solutions. Location and Work Arrangement Hybrid Work: Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in‑office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office, three days a week, to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment. The role can be based in any of our offices in Greater Toronto area, Waterloo, Edmonton, Calgary or Vancouver. Key Responsibilities Lead an integrated program plan for mining‑related environmental work, including closure, waste management, and supporting technical disciplines. Ensure compliance with relevant mining laws, environmental regulatory authorities, and any consent order requirements; drive readiness to meet cleanup criteria. Coordinate technical SMEs and delivery partners; align field execution, reporting, and data management under standardized PMO controls. Maintain program visibility through governance cadence, dashboards, evidence packs, and verifiable deliverable acceptance. Manage stakeholder engagement and issue escalations with clear decision rights and documented outcomes. Program Management Responsibilities Maintain regulatory compliance in active production settings while enabling operations through timely environmental support. Lead programmatic delivery across geographically dispersed sites; bundle work to improve field resourcing, scheduling, and regulatory reporting efficiency. Coordinate regulatory SMEs by basin/state and support early regulator engagement, advocacy, and consistent reporting expectations. Oversee program tools and controls such as compliance tracking by basin/regulatory authority, digital field data collection, and data visualisation for program visibility. Implement early deviation detection and mitigation (cost, scope, compliance) and promote standardised billing, invoicing, and PO processes. What you will bring to the team Demonstrated experience leading multi‑project programs or value streams within a PMO‑style governance model. Proven ability to establish decision rights, governance cadence, change control, and risk management practices. Experience working with regulated environmental, operational, or industrial programmes with strong compliance expectations. Strength in performance management, financial oversight (forecast/variance), and partner/vendor/subcontractor governance. Strong communication skills and ability to lead integrated teams across multiple disciplines and geographies. Experience with digital field data collection, automated reporting workflows, and analytics dashboards used for compliance/performance monitoring. Background in Upstream field support programmes (basin/state regulatory environments) and/or mining closure and waste management programmes. Familiarity with structured delivery frameworks that embed assurance (verification, documentation, audit trails) into workflows. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in the environmental market with a strong record of developing and implementing projects within the industry. Bachelor degree in a science‑or engineering‑related field. Professional registration (Engineer or Geologist) is a plus. Equal Opportunity Statement GHD is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr