Geotechnical/Tailings Management Engineer

Artemis Gold Inc.; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

RRSP Matching

Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

Job summary

Artemis Gold Inc. is seeking an experienced Geotechnical/Tailings Management Engineer to support the Blackwater mine’s tailings management framework and dam design efforts. The role will require coordinating with Engineers of Record, regulators, and external reviewers while directing the tailings team to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will develop and maintain OMS procedures, supervise construction and testing, and contribute to budgets and permitting efforts. A P.Eng.

Qualifications

• P.Eng. in Canada or eligible for registration with EGBC.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, mining engineering, or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of relevant senior/lead engineer experience.
• Proficiency with engineering software packages is an asset.
• Knowledge of geosynthetics, dam safety, OMS requirements is a plus.
• Familiarity with international standards and dam safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety leadership and enforce BW Gold safety standards.
• Update tailings life-of-mine strategy and improve outcomes.
• Develop and maintain the tailings management framework and OMS manual.
• Coordinate external stakeholders and engagements.
• Assist with dam raise designs and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate design/operational reviews with the Independent Tailings Review Board.
• Plan and execute dam construction, tailings, and water management activities.
• Monitor construction activities, sampling, testing, and documentation.
• Lead the tailings team in daily operations and budgeting.

Skills

P.Eng. (Canada)

Project management

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Environmental/Mining Eng

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Overview

Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com .

Reporting to the Manager - Tailings & Water the Geotechnical/Tailings Management Engineer will be responsible for supporting tailings management facility development for the Blackwater mine. The role will be responsible for developing and maintaining a site wide tailings management framework, evaluating and managing engineering designs of new facilities, coordination of investigative works required to support design, management of consultants and contractors involved in design and construction, planning and monitoring of construction activities, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and international standards, and supporting permitting activities for existing and new tailings management facilities.

Location

Blackwater Mine Site

Schedule

Two (2) Weeks On - Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong safety leadership by adhering to and enforcing BW Gold safety standards, procedures, and systems.
• Update and support the life of mine tailings management strategy for implementation and continuously improve tailings management outcomes.
• Develop and continuously improve the tailings management framework, including the OMS manual, emergency preparedness, and risk assessments.
• Support company efforts in consultation and engagement with key external stakeholders.
• In conjunction with Engineer of Record, develop dam raise designs and carry out dam performance evaluations against expected design and operational outcomes.
• Coordinating design and operational reviews with Independent Tailings Review Board.
• Ensuring the delivery of periodic dam raise projects, including planning and set up to ensure project execution is inclusive of the complete discipline scope of work.
• Responsible for coordinating dam construction, tailings and waste deposition schedules, and water management works utilizing company resources;
• Monitoring construction activities, including observation and documentation of construction activities, materials sampling, coordination with testing laboratories, and observation and testing of other geotechnical constructions.
• Lead tailings management team in performance of daily responsibilities, including routine inspection and instrumentation monitoring;
• Develop and manage operational and capital budgets for tailings operations
• May be required to maintain a clean-shaven appearance (i.e. no facial hair) to ensure the safe and effective use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada and eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
• A bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, mining engineering, or related discipline.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in a senior / lead engineer position.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software packages is considered and asset.
• Knowledge of geosynthetics, construction document preparation, construction quality assurance, and/or surface water hydrology is a plus.
• Familiarity with international standards and dam safety principles and Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance (OMS) requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Strong project management, communication, technical writing, presentation, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong organizational/time management skills;

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.