Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 28, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,671
Employers: 2,114

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $101,278Across 935 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $38.42Across 328 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $122,620Across 58 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%115 listings
Hybrid: 33%2,220 listings
On-site: 65%4,315 listings

Not specified: <1% (21 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (390), AtkinsRéalis (162), Stantec (158).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Vale Base Metals

Lead Geotechnical Engineer

Sudbury, ON, Canada

Minimum Starting Salary: $115,000 · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: Minimum Starting Salary: $115,000
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 11, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical - Dams team in Sudbury. The role is a permanent on-site position.

The Lead Geotechnical Engineer provides technical leadership for the safe design, operation, monitoring, and closure of tailings storage facilities, dams, and related water management infrastructure. The role evaluates geotechnical performance through inspections, monitoring data analysis, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and design objectives. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the incumbent develops risk mitigation strategies, supports dam safety and governance programs, and delivers engineering solutions that protect people, the environment, and the business.

Additionally, in this position you will:

Support the design, operation, monitoring, and closure of tailings facilities, dams, embankments, and water management systems.
Conduct inspections and assess facility conditions, performance, and risks.
Review monitoring data and perform geotechnical analyses to evaluate stability, seepage, deformation, and overall performance.
Develop and implement risk mitigation measures and operational improvements.
Collaborate with operations, environmental, project, and engineering teams to support tailings and dam safety objectives.
Ensure compliance through technical documentation, reporting, and participation in audits and reviews.
Manage and review consultant and contractor deliverables.
Support incident investigations, dam safety reviews, emergency preparedness, and change management processes.
Drive continuous improvement in geotechnical practices, monitoring programs, and tailings governance.
Communicate technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

What We Offer You

Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
Employee Family Assistance Program
Virtual Healthcare online
Online training and career development opportunities

About You

Education:

Undergraduate degree in Engineering in appropriate discipline.
Professional engineering designation (P.Eng) required.

Experience:

8-10 years of relevant experience preferred.
Experience managing FEL studies, as well as supporting or leading pre-feasibility, feasibility, and large-scale project execution within mining, extractive, or infrastructure industries.
Operational and site-based experience in mining environments, including underground operations, with technical exposure to open pits, stockpiles, and dams.
Experience working on brownfield projects, operations, or maintenance activities, with knowledge of project delivery systems and associated deliverables.
Broad industry experience and networks across mining and geotechnical disciplines, with exposure to multiple commodities considered an asset.

Skills:

Strong commitment to safety, technical excellence, and delivering results.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Proven ability to analyze alternatives, assess risks and opportunities, and recommend practical solutions.

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: The candidates experience will determine placement within the pay ban.

Minimum Starting Salary: $115,000

Apply by: November 11, 2026

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Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for the safe design, operation, monitoring, and closure of tailings facilities, dams, and water management infrastructure. Assess facility performance and risks, develop mitigation measures, support dam safety and governance programs, and coordinate technical work with internal teams, consultants, and contractors.

Requirements

An undergraduate engineering degree in an appropriate discipline and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation are required. The posting prefers 8–10 years of relevant experience, including mining or infrastructure project delivery, site-based operational experience, and strong analytical, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering
Tailings Facility Management
Dam Safety
Geotechnical Inspections
Monitoring Data Analysis
Stability Analysis
Seepage Analysis
Deformation Analysis
Risk Assessment
Risk Mitigation
Water Management
Regulatory Compliance
Technical Documentation
Consultant and Contractor Management
Incident Investigation
Stakeholder Communication

Benefits

Variable Annual Incentive Plan
Defined Contribution Pension
Health and Dental Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Plans
Optional Insurance
Paid Vacation
Personal Leave
Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Employee Family Assistance Program
Virtual Healthcare
Online Training and Career Development

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Geotechnical Engineering
Tailings Storage Facilities
Dams
Embankments
Water Management Systems
Dam Safety
Tailings Governance
Facility Inspections
Monitoring Programs
Geotechnical Performance
Stability
Seepage
Deformation
Risk Assessment
Risk Mitigation
Regulatory Compliance
Industry Standards
FEL Studies
Pre-Feasibility Studies
Feasibility Studies
Project Execution
Mining Operations
Underground Operations
Open Pits
Brownfield Projects
Emergency Preparedness
Change Management
Incident Investigations
Dam Safety Reviews
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

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