Senior Mining Geotechnical Engineer/ Ingénieur géotechnique minier principal

Arcadis; Markham; On-site; CAD 150,396 - 218,758; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Canada is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to join their Canadian Mine Sector team. The role requires 15 to 20 years of experience in mine tailings and waste rock management, including technical report preparation and compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate will hold an MSc in engineering and a P.Eng designation. Compensation includes a salary range of $110,000 to $160,000, varying with experience and location. Join Arcadis, an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 to 20 years of experience in a relevant field.
• P.Eng required for the Province/Territory of practice.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record for mine sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement investigations and management solutions for mine tailings.
• Prepare technical reports and work plans, communicating with clients.
• Perform evaluations of mine infrastructure studies.

Skills

Mine tailings management

Waste rock management

Technical report preparation

Geotechnical assessment

Education

MSc Degree in civil, structural, and/or geotechnical engineering

Job description

About Arcadis

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, with over 36,000 people in more than 70 countries dedicated to improving quality of life.

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to join our Canadian Mine Sector team, supporting clients’ technical mineworks needs in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Canada’s three territories. This client‑facing, technical role requires 15 to 20 years of experience, with direct mine tailings and waste rock management experience as an engineer of record, earth and dam inspection and engineering, and client development skills.

Accountabilities

• Plan and implement mine tailings and waste rock investigations and management solutions.
• Prepare technical reports and work plans, and communicate with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Perform technical evaluations of mine infrastructure studies related to tailings containment, waste rock management facilities, and water containment structures (dams, dykes, diversion structures).
• Coordinate and provide technical direction to geotechnical laboratories for routine and specialized testing methods.
• Develop mine tailing and treatment facilities concepts, models and designs.
• Coordinate and oversee annual inspections at mine sites focused on geotechnical assessments per Canadian Dam Association guidance.
• Work with clients to manage operating permits and ensure compliance with engineering requirements for tailings, waste rock containment, and water management structures.

Qualifications & Experience

• MSc Degree in civil, structural, and/or geotechnical engineering with direct experience related to mine tailings, earth or concrete dams, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 to 20 years of experience.
• P.Eng required for the Province/Territory of practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Served as a technical resource on pursuits and projects.
• Served as an Engineer of Record for at least ten mine sites or ten years of cumulative experience at multiple sites.
• Arctic experience or experience working in permafrost regions in Northern Canada.
• Ability to effectively communicate through excellent technical writing skills and presentation of technical work to senior scientists, management, and external peers and clients.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $110,000-160,000. The base salary reflects Arcadis’ hiring range and will vary based on location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Arcadis is dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.