Tailings & Geotechnical Engineer: Field & Design Leader

BBA Consultants; Toronto; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

BBA Consultants in Toronto is seeking a Mine Waste and/or Geotechnical Engineer to join our Tailings and Mine Waste team. You will design, analyze, and manage mine waste facilities across all project stages—from development to reclamation.

You’ll assist senior engineers with geotechnical investigations, design work, and data analysis, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role includes both office and field work, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and travel to project sites in

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or Master’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering with a focus in geotechnical engineering is required
• Must be working towards gaining your P.Eng License, or have your P.Eng license
• 3 - 9 years of relevant professional geotechnical engineering experience
• Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, technical writing experience as well as presentation skills is a must
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a team
• Familiarity with geotechnical design software: SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, Rocscience software suite, FLAC, and other geotechnical software is an advantage
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites
• Asset: Bilingual in English and/or French

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct geotechnical site investigations, supervise investigation activities, test laboratory materials and prepare technical reports
• Review and supervise civil/geotechnical related construction activities
• Analyze geotechnical engineering including slope stability, seepage and deformation analysis
• Apply rock mechanics principles, including field mapping, geotechnical core logging, rock mass characterization, rock stability assessment, and reinforcement design
• Plan geotechnical instrumentation , supervise installation, monitor and report of results
• Participate in multidisciplinary project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables
• Collaborate and participate in technical discussions with team members and clients
• Participate in proposal efforts
• Travel to project sites within Canada or internationally

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Rock mechanics

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

B.Sc. or M.S. in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering

P.Eng license (or pursuing)

Tools

SLOPE/W

SEEP/W

RocScience

FLAC

Job description

BBA Consultants in Toronto is seeking a Mine Waste and/or Geotechnical Engineer to join our Tailings and Mine Waste team. You will design, analyze, and manage mine waste facilities across all project stages—from development to reclamation.

You’ll assist senior engineers with geotechnical investigations, design work, and data analysis, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role includes both office and field work, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and travel to project sites in