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Stantec

Tailings engineer

Montreal, QC, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 31, 2026
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in mining consulting engineering, with in-depth expertise in mine tailings management.
Working hours: 20 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

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Original 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.

If you see yourself in this role, apply today or contact Benjamin Ponchon, your recruiter, on LinkedIn for more information.

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.

Primary Location: Canada | QC | Montréal

Other Locations: Canada | QC | Saint-Laurent

Organization: 1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East-Montreal QC

Employee Status: Regular

Management Level: Individual contributor

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 01/10/2026 01:10:12

Req ID: 1008061

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Responsibilities

Design and manage tailings storage facilities, waste rock storage facilities, water management systems, and related containment structures, while conducting risk assessments, dam safety reviews, inspections, and performance analyses. Prepare and review engineering reports, technical memoranda, design criteria, stability analyses, and closure plans, and support field teams and multidisciplinary project work.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related discipline, at least 10 years of mining consulting experience, and active membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. Candidates should have substantial tailings facility design and management experience, knowledge of GISTM and CDA and MAC guidelines, and strong French and English communication skills; a geotechnical PhD and project management certification are assets.

Skills

Tailings Management
Geotechnical Engineering
Tailings Storage Facility Design
Waste Rock Storage Facility Design
Water Management
Dam Safety Reviews
Risk Assessment
Stability Analysis
Mine Closure Planning
Reclamation Planning
Geotechnical Characterization
Engineering Report Writing
Technical Documentation
Project Management
Mentoring
Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Health Care Spending Account
Wellness Spending Account
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Group Tax-Free Savings Account
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Emergency Travel Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Membership Fee Coverage
Paid Time Off

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Hiring contact

Benjamin Ponchon

Keywords

Tailings Management
Geotechnical Engineering
Mining Consulting
Tailings Storage Facilities
Waste Rock Storage Facilities
Water Management Systems
Dikes
Containment Structures
Risk Assessments
Dam Safety Reviews
Geotechnical Characterization
Stability Analyses
Mine Closure
Reclamation
GISTM
CDA Guidelines
MAC Guidelines
Technical Reports
Design Criteria
Concept Studies
PEA
PFS
Feasibility Studies
Detailed Engineering
Project Management
PMP
Site Rehabilitation

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