Tailings Engineer

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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