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Ground Control Engineer

@ Glencore

Onaping, Ontario

5+ years experience
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Overview

Glencore is hiring a Ground Control Engineer for its Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations in Onaping, Greater Sudbury, Ontario, as a full-time permanent role. The engineer designs, implements and monitors ground control systems to keep mines, new projects and legacy sites stable, and joins a regular on-call rotation. The posting gives a pay range of $124,400 to $139,100 including an annual variable bonus.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement and monitor ground control systems and programs
  • Ensure ground stability at mines, new projects and legacy sites
  • Maintain relationships with mine, geology and site leaders
  • Participate in an on-call rotation within the Sudbury Ground Control Group

Requirements summary:

  • Undergraduate degree in mining, civil or geotechnical engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial, process-based environment
  • Strong communication and mentoring skills
  • Operational credibility to lead site geotechnical teams

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Source type not verified · glencore-canada-careers

Employer posting date
2026-07-28
First seen by our source
2026-11-10
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory, Office, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Women, 2SLGBTQ+, Older workers, People with disabilities
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyMining engineering, Civil engineering, Geotechnical engineering
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Wellness

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Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Ground Control Engineer to join our Glencore Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations in Greater Sudbury, Ontario.

The position will be based in Onaping, Greater Sudbury, Ontario.

This is a full-time, permanent staff position.

Range of Pay: $124,400 - $139,100 (includes annual variable compensation bonus).

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

Work location is not accessible by public transportation.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage early applications.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Reporting to the Chief Mine Engineer, the incumbent is accountable for, designing, implementing, and monitoring ground control systems and programs to ensure ground stability at the mines, new projects, and legacy sites. A strong relationship must be maintained with Mine/Geology Directors, Site Chief Engineers/Geologists, Site Rehabilitation Specialists, Mine Development Project Managers for overall program direction, technical excellence, and Division consistency.

About You

Your personal commitment to health, safety, training, and continuous improvement will be the key to your growth in this role.

Education and Skills

The incumbent has an undergraduate degree in mining, civil or geotechnical engineering and will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an industrial, process-based environment.

Good communication and mentoring skills with operational credibility to lead site geotechnical teams is essential.

Is expected to be on call on a regular rotation within the Sudbury Ground Control Group.

Why choose Glencore?

Working at Glencore means choosing a safe environment where well-being, respect, fairness and integrity are top priorities. Glencore offers a range of career opportunities leading to a variety of paths within the company.

Additionally, Glencore Canada offers a series of benefits including:

  • Attractive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Performance Bonus
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
  • Opportunities to build your network

Through our IDEAL framework (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advancement and Local), Glencore is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as Indigenous people, women, the LGBTQ2S+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

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