Posted 4 months ago
Geotechnical Engineer In Training
@ CST Coal
Grande Cache, Alberta
Overview
CST Coal is hiring a Geotechnical Engineer in Training to manage geotechnical aspects of pit walls and waste rock dumps at an open pit mine. The work covers field inspections, slope monitoring, stability analysis and regulatory reporting. The posting offers paid vacation, RRSP matching and health and wellness benefits, with a Living Out Allowance for site-based employees.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular field geotechnical inspections of pit walls and waste dumps
- Install, monitor and interpret slope monitoring systems
- Perform rock mass characterization and slope stability analysis
- Prepare monthly and quarterly geotechnical reports for regulatory purposes
- Coordinate geotechnical drilling campaigns
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in geological or mining engineering
- Master's degree in geological or geotechnical engineering preferred
- Experience in open pit geotechnical operations is a strong asset
- Experience with slope monitoring systems is a strong asset
- Commitment to safety and a zero-incident workplace
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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CST Coal
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Position Overview
This position is responsible for geotechnical aspects of pit wall and waste rock dump to ensure all geotechnical hazards are manageable for safe and efficient mining operations.
Accountability
Reporting to the Superintendent, Geotechnical Engineering and Geology, is responsible for coordinating and/or executing:
- Regular field geotechnical inspection.
- Slope monitoring strategy, installation and interpretation.
- Geotechnical analysis and reporting: rock mass characterization & slope stability analysis.
- External reporting: monthly and quarterly geotechnical inspection report for regulatory purposes.
- Geotechnical drilling campaign.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geological or Mining Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Master’s degree in Geological/Geotechnical Engineering preferred
- Experience in geotechnical open pit mining operations is a strong asset.
- Experience with slope monitoring system: prims monitoring with Robotic Total Station, Radar monitoring) is a strong asset.
- Experience in geotechnical underground operations is an asset.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong commitment to safety and a zero-incident workplace
- Solid understanding of geotechnical aspects in open pit mine:
- Geology structural mapping.
- Hydrogeology.
- Geotechnical field investigation methods.
- Familiar with RocScience geotechnical software.
- Experience with MineSight® or Deswik® considered an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, operations-driven environment
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Good time management and ability to adapt to changing priorities
Compensation & Benefits
CST Coal offers a competitive compensation package, including:
- Paid vacation
- RRSP matching
- Health and wellness benefits
Housing
- No camp facilities available
- Employees based at site are eligible for a Living Out Allowance (LOA)
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