Specialist Tailings Engineer

1050 Suncor Energy Services Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian energy company is seeking a Specialist Tailings Engineer in Calgary. In this role, you will develop forecasts for tailings, support strategic planning, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a degree in Geology, Mining, or Civil Engineering and 8 to 12 years of relevant experience. This position emphasizes collaboration, communication skills, and advanced tooling knowledge. Opportunities for growth and a diverse workplace await you.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of experience focused on tailings.
• Strong knowledge of mining and tailings operations.
• Ability to develop integrated forecasts and plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop 0–3 year tailings forecasts for Fort Hills.
• Maintain and update the tailings forecasting model.
• Conduct scenario assessments for decision making.

Skills

Tailings operation knowledge

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Degree in Geology, Mining, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Minescape

Muk3D

Job description

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Specialist Tailings Engineer

Apply locations Calgary time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 17, 2025 (15 days left to apply) job requisition id R0013295

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Are you passionate about resource development and long-term planning? We’re looking for a Tailings Forecaster to join our Fort Hills team and play a key role in shaping our tailings strategy.

The Specialist Tailings Engineer will play a key role in supporting strategic and operational planning by developing coarse and fine tailings forecasts over a three-year horizon for our Fort Hills site. This position is responsible for maintaining and updating the tailings model, conducting scenario analyses to support decision-making, and contributing to regulatory compliance efforts. The role also involves representing Tailings Planning on major projects, supporting stewardship reporting, and mentoring junior team members.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Geology, Mining or Civil Engineering or equivalent with 8 to 12 years of experience, including a strong focus in tailings

• Strong knowledge of mining and tailings operations

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Minescape (or equivalent CAD software), and Muk3D

• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with Mine Forecasters to develop integrated forecasts and plans

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to identify and articulate risks within the tailings plan

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 0–3 year tailings forecasts (coarse and fine tails) for Fort Hills, minimum twice per year, aligned with long-term strategic planning

• Maintain and update the tailings forecasting model to ensure accuracy and relevance

• Conduct scenario assessments to evaluate trade-offs and support leadership decision-making

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects; represent Tailings Planning on Tier 1/2/3 projects and contribute to ADEM Elements Documents (Stage 1–3)

• Support regulatory compliance submissions, including Annual Mine Plan, NPRI, AER Dam Applications, and Directive 85

• Develop and manage pond assessment scopes, including data analysis for Directive 85 annual submissions

• Lead or support stewardship reporting for tailings-related KPIs

• Mentor and coach junior engineers and/or students

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W. with occasional travel to our Fort Hills site

• This is an office-based role, hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday with travel to site is based on requirement.

• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.