Intermediate Mine Waste Engineer

A bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, mining, or a related engineering discipline; a master's degree is an asset.

5–7 years of relevant experience in mine waste management, tailings engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related field.

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, or eligibility for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario.

Applied knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, including tailings storage facility design, waste rock management, stability assessment, seepage analysis, and construction oversight.

Proficiency with relevant geotechnical analysis software, including GeoStudio, to develop defensible engineering assessments and recommendations.

Working knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and industry standards applicable to mine waste facilities in Ontario and Canada.

coordinating technical scopes and collaborating across engineering, environmental, water resources, and construction disciplines to support project outcomes.

Residence in, or ability to work from, the Sudbury or North Bay area, with the ability to travel to project and mine sites as required.

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AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800

MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 - $118,500

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Your engineering insight can help mining clients manage mine waste responsibly, strengthen facility performance, and protect surrounding environments.

Bring together geotechnical analysis, field understanding, and collaborative thinking to create solutions built for lasting confidence.

Shape responsible mining from the ground up.