Superintendent, Tailings Management

Taseko Mines Limited; McLeese Lake; On-site; CAD 139,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic mine operator is seeking a Superintendent, Tailings Management in McLeese Lake, Canada. This senior role involves leading the safe and efficient operation of the Tailings Storage Facility while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a P.Eng. designation, at least 10 years in related positions, and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Vacation packages

Health and dental insurance

RRSP matching program

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in tailings or geotechnical roles.
• Experience with large Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs).
• Strong understanding of BC regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture across operations.
• Lead day-to-day operations for tailings deposition and water management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory commitments related to TSF.

Skills

Technical judgement

Risk-based decision-making

Effective communication

Planning and execution

Environmental stewardship

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Tools

Engineering software tools

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Superintendent, Tailings Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Organization: Gibraltar Mine

Location: Williams Lake, BC

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Engineering and Environmental

Salary Range: $139,600 to $174,400

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

Gibraltar Mine is seeking a Superintendent, Tailings Management to provide operational and technical leadership for the site Tailings Storage Facility (TSF). This role is accountable for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation, monitoring, and ongoing development of the TSF, in alignment with regulatory approvals, and site-specific design criteria.

The Superintendent will lead, instrumentation, inspections, and reporting, while working closely with the Engineer of Record (EoR), Mill Operations, and regulatory agencies. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong technical judgement, disciplined execution, and a visible commitment to safety and risk management.

Core Responsibilities

• Act as a courageous safety leader, promoting a strong safety culture across tailings operations and field activities.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for tailings deposition, water management, and dam safety activities.
• Ensure compliance with all permit conditions, HSRCBC requirements, CDA guidelines, and regulatory commitments related to the TSF.
• Oversee dam safety inspections, instrumentation monitoring, surveillance programs, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate and support the Engineer of Record, Independent Tailings Review Board (ITRB), and regulatory inspections.
• Manage tailings operational plans, OMS manuals, and emergency preparedness requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and operational targets to Mill Operations to ensure deposition aligns with design and capacity objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tailings staff, technicians, and contractors.
• Support capital planning, construction activities, and continuous improvement initiatives related to tailings infrastructure.

Education & Experience

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in tailings or geotechnical roles within mining.
• Demonstrated experience with large TSFs, including operations, surveillance, and regulatory engagement.
• Strong understanding of CDA Tailings Guide, BC regulatory framework, and dam safety principles.
• Proven leadership capability in managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical judgement and risk-based decision-making ability.
• Clear and effective communicator with regulators, consultants, and site leadership.
• Highly organized with strong planning and execution skills.
• Commitment to environmental stewardship and continuous improvement.
• Proficient with technical reporting and standard engineering software tools.

The Community

• Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services 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 in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.

Additionally, our compensation and 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/.

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