Tailings engineer

Stantec; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Group RRSP

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec in Montréal seeks an engineer specializing in mine tailings management to support 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 manage tailings storage facilities, water systems, and geotechnical investigations; lead risk assessments and closure planning while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, high-quality

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Eng; PhD considered a major asset.
• Minimum 10 years in mining consulting with deep tailings experience.
• Strong knowledge of TSFs, water management, and geotechnical characterization.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and water management systems.
• Conduct risk assessments, dam safety reviews, and inspections; analyze performance and optimization.
• Develop closure and reclamation plans in line with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee technical documentation and support field teams across disciplines.

Skills

Tailings mgmt

Geotech design

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's in Civil Eng

PhD in Geotechnical Eng (asset)

Job description

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.

Key responsibilities

Infrastructure Design and Management

• 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.

Technical Deliverables and Documentation

• 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.

Your background

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline; a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering is considered a major asset.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mining consulting engineering, with in-depth expertise in mine tailings management.
• Strong experience in the design, operation, and management of tailings storage facilities (TSFs), including water management and geotechnical characterization of mining materials.
• Active member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), with a strong working knowledge of the GISTM standard and CDA and MAC guidelines.

Interpersonal and Professional Skills

• Excellent communication skills in both French and English, with strong mentoring capabilities and proven effectiveness in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Strong critical and analytical mindset, solution-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions in a timely manner.

Your keys to success

• Direct experience in the mining or natural resources industry, including participation in mine closure and site rehabilitation projects.
• Holding additional professional certifications, particularly in project management (e.g., PMP).

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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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Primary Location: Canada | QC | Montréal

Other Locations: Canada | QC | Laval

Schedule: Full time

Travel: No