Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Mining)
Stantec
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Job summary
Stantec is seeking an engineer specializing in mine tailings management in Montréal to support the Tailings and Mine Waste department. The role demands strong technical leadership, regulatory insight, and a deep understanding of the Canadian mining sector.
Primary location is Laval, QC, with opportunities to work on field, lab, and office environments. A senior geotechnical professional with 15+ years in mining is preferred for this strategic position.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus is required.
- PhD in Civil Engineering is an asset for advanced analysis.
- OIQ membership in good standing is required.
- Proficient in French and English with strong teaching ability.
- 15+ years geotechnical mining experience is expected.
Responsibilities
- Design and plan tailings storage facilities and water management systems with compliance to standards.
- Perform risk assessments, dam safety reviews, and stability analyses; optimize designs.
- Contribute to closure and reclamation plans in regulatory alignment.
- Prepare technical docs and support field teams across site activities.
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Job description
- Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
Build the foundation for a successful career in geotechnical engineering with a great team. When we say we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site, and in the lab. We work in and outdoors, above and below ground, over and under water, on projects large and small. From field exploration and lab testing to designing and managing the construction of complex geotechnical structures, our team does rock-solid work.
Join our team and discover the opportunities that await.
Stantec is seeking an engineer specializing in mine tailings management to support the growth of the Tailings and Mine Waste department in Montréal. This strategic position requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a solid understanding of the Canadian mining sector.
- Design and plan tailings storage facilities (TSFs), waste rock storage facilities (WRSFs), and water management systems, including dikes and containment structures, in compliance with applicable standards.
- Conduct risk assessments, dam safety reviews, and inspections; analyze structural performance and recommend optimization measures.
- Contribute to the development of closure and reclamation plans in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the preparation and review of technical documentation, provide support to field teams, and collaborate closely with related disciplines.
- Prepare and contribute to the production of comprehensive, rigorous, and high-quality engineering reports that meet technical and regulatory requirements.
- Produce technical deliverables adapted to the various study phases (Concept, PEA, PFS, FS, and detailed engineering).
- Draft technical memoranda, design criteria, and detailed stability analyses, ensuring clarity, consistency, and traceability of assumptions and results.
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical specialization
- PhD in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical specialization (an asset)
- Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
- Minimum of 15 years of geotechnical experience in the mining industry
- Significant experience in the design, stability analysis, and management of tailings storage facilities (TSFs), waste rock dumps, and associated containment structures.
- Strong expertise in geotechnical characterization of mining materials, dam and dike design, and stability analysis of structures.
- Solid understanding of mining operations and tailings management, with proven experience in an engineering consulting environment.
- Required software: Proficiency with essential geotechnical tools, including GEO‑SLOPE (SLOPE/W, SEEP/W), PLAXIS or RS2, and AutoCAD.
- Additional tools (asset): Experience with FLAC and computational or programming environments such as MATLAB or Python.
- Excellent communication skills in both French and English, with strong teaching abilities and proven effectiveness in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Strong critical and analytical thinking, with a demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions in a timely manner.
- Experience working in the mining industry, including participation in mine closure and site rehabilitation projects.
- Demonstrated technical contributions through publications or presentations, supported by additional professional certifications.
Sommaire des avantages sociaux: Avantages sociaux au Canada : Les employés à temps partiel et à temps plein auront accès aux avantages sociaux suivants : régimes de soins de santé, de soins dentaires et de la vue, programme de bien-être, comptes de crédits-santé et de mieux-être, régime enregistré d’épargne-retraite collectif, régime d’actionnariat des employés, compte d’épargne libre d’impôt (CELI) collectif, assurance vie et assurance décès ou mutilation accidentels (DMA), régimes d’assurance invalidité de courte et de longue durée, assistance-voyage en cas d’urgence, remboursement des frais de scolarité, couverture des frais d’adhésion à des associations professionnelles et congés payés.
Les employés temporaires ou occasionnels auront accès aux avantages sociaux suivants : régime enregistré d’épargne-retraite collectif, régime d’actionnariat des employés et compte d’épargne libre d’impôt collectif.
Canada | QC | Laval
Canada | QC | Saint-Laurent
1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East-Laval QC
Regular
New Position
No
Full time
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