Senior Tailings Engineer

Are you an experienced Tailings Engineer looking to step into a senior role with a leading Canadian mining operator? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of tailings facility design, operation, and capital projects, ensuring safe and sustainable performance across a major mining operation.

The Role

As Senior Tailings Engineer, you will:

• Provide technical oversight of the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) and associated water management systems

• Ensure safety, compliance, and best practice in line with Canadian regulatory standards

• Support mill operations with deposition planning and dam integrity management

• Deliver and oversee capital works projects, from design review to execution

• Coordinate with consultants, engineers of record, and regulators

• Manage contractors and external service providers

• Mentor and develop junior engineers (EITs) within the team

• Prepare budgets, schedules, and performance reports

About You

• Degree-qualified in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, or related Engineering discipline

• Registered, or eligible to register, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada

• 5+ years' experience in tailings facility design, construction, or operations

• Strong project management and contractor oversight skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

• Must be a Canadian resident or citizen

What's on Offer

• A consistent Monday to Friday roster with every second Friday off - giving you more time for life outside of work

• Opportunity to join a well-established mining operation in British Columbia

• Long-term role with strong career development opportunities

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Be part of a team committed to safe, sustainable tailings management