Senior Engineer, Tailings

Gibraltar Mine; McLeese Lake; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 151,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

RRSP matching program

Career development programs

Job summary

A leading mining company in British Columbia is seeking a Senior Engineer, Tailings. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting a safety-first culture. Responsibilities include leading complex TSF construction projects, providing technical support, and managing compliance with deposition plans. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering, be a licensed Professional Engineer, and possess several years of relevant experience. Competitive salary range of $121,000 to $151,300 offered.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng.) registered with or eligible to transfer to EGBC.
• 5–7 years of experience related to tailings storage design/management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Health, Safety, and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia.
• Lead complex TSF capital construction projects and manage contractors.
• Provide technical support to Mill Operations and optimize processes.

Skills

Project management experience

Advanced analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Experience with ArcGIS

Experience with AutoCAD

Experience with Minesight

Education

Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Minesight

Job description

Position Title: Senior Engineer, Tailings

Employment Type: Full-Time

Organization: Gibraltar Mine

Location: Williams Lake, BC

Reporting Relationship: Superintendent, Environment and Tailings

Salary Range: $121,000 to $151,300

About Taseko

Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic and growing mine operator headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Focused on North America, Taseko is driven to unlock the true value of copper for a complex and changing world.

The Company’s foundational asset is the long‑life, low‑cost Gibraltar copper mine in south‑central British Columbia, for which it has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence. Gibraltar is a state‑of‑the‑art facility and the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, with a 700+ person workforce. Gibraltar produces an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum each year, with mineral reserves sufficient for more than 20 years of future operations.

For more information visit our website www.tasekomines.com.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Tailings Engineer to ensure compliance with the Health, Safety, and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia and to promote a safety‑first culture. In this role, you will provide technical support to Mill Operations, focusing on dam integrity and effective tailings deposition.

You will lead complex TSF capital construction projects, collaborate with the Engineer of Record, and oversee maintenance operations.

Key responsibilities include reviewing technical proposals, monitoring compliance with deposition plans, and managing geotechnical investigations. You'll also support the professional growth of Engineers‑in‑Training (EITs) and optimize operational processes, budgeting, and reporting.

If you are a safety‑focused leader with a passion for environmental stewardship, we invite you to apply for this dynamic position.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia.
• Participate in and promote a safety‑first culture.
• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety, risk management, and environmental rules and procedures.
• Provide technical support and operational targets to Mill Operations as needed to ensure dam integrity and performance through safe and effective tailings deposition to meet design and storage requirements.
• Lead and direct large, complex, and/or multidisciplinary TSF capital construction projects.
• Liaise with the Engineer of Record and the Gibraltar tailings management team for TSF maintenance and operation.
• Review technical proposals, design work, and report packages.
• Monitor, compile and review data to ensure compliance with the tailings deposition plan.
• Update and ensure compliance with the TSF Operation, Maintenance & Surveillance manual.
• Oversee reporting related to deposition, quality control and site water balance.
• Liaise with the Engineer of Record and the Gibraltar water management team for mine water systems maintenance and operation.
• Organize geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing.
• Manage contractors and external resources related to TSF activities.
• Lead and support the growth and professional development of EITs.
• Manage a wide variety of aspects in support of operations including:
  • Operational support, guidance, and production reporting.
  • Review of technical monitoring reports.
  • Optimization of deposition and sand production.
  • Deposition and construction scheduling.
  • Quality control and risk management for tailings deposition.
  • Budgeting, forecasting and cost tracking.

Education & Experience

• A degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, or other related field of Engineering.

Skills & Competencies

• Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng.) registered with or eligible to transfer to EGBC.
• At least 5–7 years of experience related to tailings storage design/management within the mining industry.
• Project management experience.
• Advanced analytical, problem solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Minesight and survey equipment would be considered an asset.
• Possess and maintain a valid Canadian Driver’s License.

The Community

• Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but serves nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities.
• Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball.
• A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking.
• Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities.
• Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues.

Compensation

At all Taseko locations, we pride ourselves on offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession planning programs.

Additionally, our compensation & benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic organization, apply via the Taseko website at www.tasekomines.com/careers or by sending your resume and cover letter to [e-mail].

Taseko is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.