Geotechnical Specialist

The Company

B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Canada, Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries.

Position

Geotechnical Specialist, Nunavut

Location and Reporting Structure 

Reporting to the Sr. Geotechnical Engineer, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open pit and underground geotechnical investigations, mapping, rock mass characterization, and stability assessments to support safe mine design, ground control, and operational plannng.
• Perform regular inspections of excavations, highwalls, stockpiles, waste rock storage areas (WSRA), stopes, and underground workings, recommending corrective actions to mitigate geotechnical risks.
• Monitor ground conditions using radar, prisms, and other geotechnical instrumentation, ensuring accurate data collection, interpretation, reporting, and timely response to stability concerns.
• Review and respond to Ground Control Logbook entries, investigating ground support and stability issues and implementing or recommending appropriate remedial measures.
• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and QA/QC of geotechnical monitoring systems and underground corrosion monitoring programs to ensure the integrity of monitoring and ground support infrastructure.
• Support underground engineering activities by assisting with secondary ground support design, conducting cemented rockfill (CRF) testing and distribution analysis, and providing technical recommendations to optimize mine safety and performance.

Desired Competencies and Requirements 

• Five (5) years of geotechnical engineering experience in open pit and/or underground metal mining operations, including geotechnical monitoring, ground control, and mine planning activities. Planning and survey experience is considered an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG) is preferred.
• Proficiency with geotechnical analysis and mine planning software, including Deswik, Swedge, Slide, Dips, RS2, and RS3, with the ability to interpret geotechnical data and provide practical operational recommendations.

Compensation and Benefits

For informational purposes, the estimated annual earnings are $148,824.00 for 2184 scheduled hours (combined regular hourly rate of $54.00 and overtime rate of $81.00) in a work year.

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.

Application and Contact Information

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.

B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.

Closing Date

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST October 9th, 2026, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.