Rehabilitation Specialist

Do you have experience in conducting surface water reviews? If yes, consider this exciting opportunity as the ministry expert and principle resource on non-compliance/compliance surface water resource issues.

The Mines and Minerals Division of the
**Ministry of Mines** works to support responsible land use management and mineral resource development by administration of the Mining Act, providing public geoscience information and client services.

**About the OPS**

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is one of the largest employers in the province, employing more than 60,000 people. Every day, we are modernizing government operations and improving public services. We have a wide range of meaningful and rewarding career opportunities in communities across Ontario. We welcome new ideas and new people, encourage learning and development, and reward achievement. No matter the position, we live the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness.

**Why work for the Ontario Public Service?**

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Collegial and professional work culture
- Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role

**OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

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**OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the
**OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
**Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

**What can I expect to do in this role?**: In is role, you will:

- Provide for all scientific aspects of surface water related to mine site rehabilitation and enforcement actions throughout the province
- Determine the environmental impact and cause of surface water pollution incidents on non-active mining properties
- Work in conjunction with investigators and legal counsel to provide expert advice and support to investigators, conduct and organize scientific investigations, and analyze evidence and provide expert opinions to assess incidents and prove violations
- Audit mine closure plans and technical/financial submissions for completeness and compliance
- Provide branch leadership in the development, coordination and evaluation of ministry legislation, policies and programs related to mine site rehabilitation
- Provide testimony as an expert witness at legal proceedings and coordinate projects

**NOTE: The headquarters for this position is located at 933 Ramsey Lake Road in Sudbury, and we have offices in Sudbury, Timmins, Thunder Bay. Options for alternate work locations, and flexible work arrangements may be available.**

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:
**Technical Expertise**:

- You have thorough knowledge of the theories, techniques and methods associated with the science of environmental management of acid rock and acid mine drainage, neutral mine drainage and water pollution control including industrial mining processes, waste water treatment, hydrology, dispersion, modeling, standard setting, aquatic toxicity, sampling, testing, flow measurement, emergency response, hydrogeology and site remediation.
- You have experience in conducting surface water reviews and making recommendations for appropriate monitoring.
- You have knowledge of mining and exploration, mining legislation, and theory and practices related to mine rehabilitation.
- You have knowledge of due process of law, rules of evidence, court procedures, environmental investigations and enforcement practices and procedures.
- You have knowledge of environmental approvals and permits processes.

**Communication and Interpersonal Skills**:

- You have oral communication and interpersonal skills to interview witnesses, facilitate discussions, provide testimony in court proceedings, and provide training.
- You have written communication skills to prepare a variety of correspondence.

**Project Management Skills and Knowledge**:

- You have knowledge of project management techniques and procurement processes (e. g. RFP development) to ensure timelines are met by leading and coordinating projects and investigations.

**Analytical, Evaluative, Problem-Solving and Computer Skills**:

- You have well-developed analytical, evaluative and problem-solving skills to asses