Senior Mine Reclamation and Closure Planner

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Senior Mine Reclamation and Closure Planner

Location:

Calgary, AB, CA

Company:
Imperial

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

Come be part of the Upstream Technical Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Calgary, AB.

What role you will play in our team
Are you motivated to join Imperial as a Senior Mine Reclamation & Closure Planner? If you are passionate about safety, building positive relationships, and working within a strong team environment, then we have the role for you! We currently have an opportunity within our Long Range Planning team.

What you will do
Imperial Oil is currently looking to hire a Senior Mine Reclamation & Closure Planner to provide subject matter expertise for reclamation and closure planning at the Kearl oilsands site. This role will be office based and located in Calgary, initially. Relocation to Edmonton will be a requirement in approximately mid-2028. Occasional travel to Kearl will be encouraged.

This role is accountable for mine reclamation and closure planning across the full asset lifecycle, from early conceptual studies through detailed design, regulatory approval, and execution during operations. The role plays a critical stewardship function by ensuring closure objectives are integrated into mine planning, regulatory obligations are met, and long‑term reclamation liabilities are responsibly managed.

Key areas of accountability include:

Ownership of the Life‑of‑Mine Closure Plan, including development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of associated closure cost and liability estimates.

Leadership of reclamation stockpile and closure landform design, from conceptual studies through detailed engineering, ensuring technical robustness and regulatory alignment.

Planning and technical validation of annual reclamation programs, including soil survey programs, seed collection, material geochemical characterization, soil salvage, and permanent reclamation placement.

Technical leadership for regulatory applications, submissions, and reporting.

Integration of reclamation and closure considerations into long‑range mine planning, including participation in continuous improvement studies and mine plan optimization initiatives.

Additional responsibilities may include:

Development, review, and maintenance of internal standards, guidelines, and technical practices.

Representing Imperial in industry working groups and external forums.

This role will execute work both directly and through technical oversight of work performed by internal teams and external consultants. The position is dynamic and iterative, requiring strong problem‑solving skills, sound engineering judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

A successful candidate will demonstrate strong…