Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Your new company

Our client is a leading global mining organization with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and technical excellence. As part of a strategic investment in strengthening their internal engineering capability, they are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their Tailings Management team in Sudbury, Ontario. This team is responsible for the stewardship, monitoring, and long-term management of some of Canada's largest and most complex tailings facilities and dam infrastructure.

Your new role

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will serve as a key technical expert supporting the safe operation and management of tailings storage facilities and associated dam structures. You will lead technical reviews, assess geotechnical and instrumentation data, oversee consultant work, support dam safety programs, and provide engineering guidance on rehabilitation and risk mitigation projects. Working closely with operations, project teams, regulators, and external consultants, you will play an important role in the future development of Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) and Engineer of Record (EOR) capability within the organization.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or related Engineering discipline.
• P.Eng. designation and eligibility to practice in Ontario.
• 15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong experience within mining, tailings management, dam engineering, or large earthworks projects.
• Hands-on experience with tailings facilities through design, construction, operations, management, or rehabilitation.
• Strong understanding of dam safety reviews, slope stability assessments, geotechnical investigations, and risk evaluations.
• Experience reviewing consultant reports, technical studies, designs, and engineering recommendations.
• Knowledge of instrumentation monitoring programs and geotechnical performance analysis.
• Familiarity with GISTM, MAC TSM, dam safety regulations, and tailings governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative, proactive, and ownership-oriented approach to engineering.
• Willingness to work onsite in Sudbury, Ontario.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary starting around $140,000+, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness benefits.
• Company pension plan.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Monday to Friday schedule with standard office hours.
• Opportunity to work on one of Canada's largest and most complex tailings management portfolios.
• Exposure to high-profile dam safety, tailings governance, and rehabilitation projects.
• Career progression toward RTFE, Engineer of Record (EOR), Senior Specialist, and technical leadership opportunities.
• Long-term stability and growth with a globally recognized mining organization.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this position isn't quite right for you but you're interested in opportunities within geotechnical engineering, tailings, dam safety, or mining, please contact us for a confidential discussion regarding your career.