Geotechnical Engineer or Engineer-in-Training

Closing Date: June 25, 2024

Reporting to the Geotechnical Senior Engineering Supervisor, the Geotechnical Engineer or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is responsible for pit and spoil slope stability.

You will have the opportunity to perform slope stability assessments in the field, including by drone, interpret slope movement on instrumentation, and to perform and support stability analyses and designs. The Geotechnical Team provides stability guidance for the Open Pit Operations, and provides key information for safe access, mine designs, pit and spoil expansions, and design compliance. There is opportunity to make your mark by applying geotechnical skills and expertise on a variety of slope stability evaluations. 

To be successful, we require someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, who can develop and communicate practical recommendations to mine planners and operations personnel. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in coordinating internal resources. This role requires a motivated self-starter, who can multi-task effectively and work collaboratively with others in a technical team-based environment. 

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips! Whether it’s biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone. Come experience what work life balance is all about!

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Perform regular geotechnical inspections of the active and dormant mining areas, report on the inspections, and provide recommendations 
• Manage and interpret geotechnical data and apply to stability analyses, slope designs, and recommendations
• Perform stability analyses for rock slopes, waste dumps, and soil stockpiles
• Coordinate site geotechnical field programs and support geotechnical analyses and designs of the Life of Mine plan
• Coordinate and review work by external geotechnical consultants to ensure it is fit for purpose and meets specifications, standards, and codes
• Contribute to geotechnical projects and scheduling, including developing Appropriation Requests and tender packages, allocating budget, and conducting risk assessments
• Support geotechnical drilling programs including diamond core, reverse circulation (RC), hydrogeology studies, and instrumentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering, Mine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Geology
• Registered, or eligible to register, with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a P. Eng. Or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.)
• Recent graduates, upcoming graduates, and qualified candidates with related post-graduate geotechnical experience are encouraged to apply
• Working knowledge preferred of Microsoft Suite including Excel, PowerPoint and relevant geotechnical / rock mechanics or mining software