Senior Geotechnical Engineering Leader Major Mining Projects, Canada

Senior Mining Geotechnical Engineer
Role DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Senior Mining Geotechnical Engineer to join a growing mining and environmental consulting team supporting clients across Canada. This is a client-facing, technical role requiring 15–20 years of direct mining-sector geotechnical engineering experience.
This opportunity requires a dynamic individual with proven experience in mine tailings and waste rock management, including serving as (or developing toward serving as) an Engineer of Record (EoR) or Deputy EoR. The role includes dam inspections, engineering oversight, and supporting the growth of mining and environmental consulting services.
In this role, you will support project managers on tailings engineering, environmental investigations, remediation, and permitting projects while also leading technical delivery. You will oversee junior staff, coordinate resources, and collaborate closely with senior technical leaders. The successful candidate will be expected to act as or grow into an Engineer of Record for mine infrastructure projects.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to plan and deliver mine tailings and waste rock investigations, designs, and management solutions across a range of complex mining projects. This includes preparing technical reports and work plans, performing engineering evaluations of tailings facilities, waste rock storage areas, and water management structures (e.g., dams, dykes, and diversion systems), and coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies.
In this role, you will act as or develop toward serving as an Engineer of Record (EoR) or Deputy EoR, providing technical oversight and ensuring engineering integrity across projects. You will lead and contribute to geotechnical engineering reviews, oversee laboratory testing programs, and support the planning and execution of annual dam and site inspections in accordance with applicable industry standards and dam safety guidelines.
You will also provide technical leadership to project teams by defining project goals and constraints, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating input from internal and external stakeholders. Applying sound engineering judgment and a strong understanding of mine operations, you will develop practical, risk-informed solutions to address client challenges.
Additionally, you will contribute to client engagement and business development activities by supporting existing relationships, identifying opportunities for growth, and representing the organization professionally. This includes supporting permitting efforts and ensuring compliance with regulatory and engineering standards throughout all project phases.
Qualifications and Experience

• MSc degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15–20 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience, preferably within the mining industry.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in a Canadian province or territory, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Demonstrated experience with tailings facilities, dam engineering, and waste rock management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage clients and stakeholders effectively.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring junior staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as an Engineer of Record or significant experience supporting EoR responsibilities across multiple sites.
• Experience working in Arctic, sub-Arctic, or permafrost regions.
• Proven involvement in technical proposals, project pursuits, and project delivery leadership.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills for senior stakeholders and clients.
• Experience supporting or leading Dam Safety Reviews.

Technical SkillsThe ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in mine tailings and water retention structure siting, design, and evaluation, along with experience in slope stability analysis and highwall investigations. They possess a solid foundation in geotechnical investigations, monitoring methods, and soft-ground mechanics, including stabilization techniques for complex ground conditions.
Proficiency with geotechnical modeling software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, FLAC, or PLAXIS is highly valued, along with working knowledge of Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or similar geospatial tools. Strong capability with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is expected to support technical analysis and reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the ability to clearly present technical findings and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies. Multilingual capabilities, including English, French, or Spanish, are considered an asset.Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to accommodating every candidate and encourage those who identify as a member of a visible minority group, or a person with a disability and requiring specific accommodations, to apply. For all questions, comments and feedback on our diversity and inclusion programs and policies or to request information relating to accommodation measures, please contact your local Fuze HR Solutions branch. We look forward to working with you.