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Projects Engineer, Tailings
@ Gibraltar Mine
British Columbia
Overview
Gibraltar Mine is hiring a Projects Engineer, Tailings in Williams Lake, BC, to lead capital and sustaining projects for the Tailings Storage Facility and mine water infrastructure. The role covers scoping, engineering, procurement, construction and closeout, reporting to a Senior Engineer, Tailings. The posting states a full-time schedule and a salary range of $102,700 to $128,300.
Responsibilities:
- Lead TSF capital and sustaining projects from scoping to closeout
- Develop scopes, budgets, schedules and risk assessments
- Manage engineering consultants, contractors and vendors
- Coordinate field execution, commissioning and closeout documentation
- Ensure compliance with BC mining code and site standards
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline
- P.Eng. registration with EGBC or eligibility to register
- Minimum five years of engineering or project management experience
- Experience in mining, tailings or heavy civil construction preferred
- PMP certification considered an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng., EGBC registration, Valid Canadian driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Gibraltar Mine
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Full company description
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic international mining company driven to unlock the true value of copper in North America for its investors, employees, communities, and for the complex changing world. As a leading copper producer, Taseko recognizes and delivers enduring opportunity through developing and operating world-class copper mines and mineral properties in British Columbia and Arizona. Taseko’s corporate strategy is to grow the company sustainably and profitably by focusing on the continued operations of the Company’s foundational asset, the Gibraltar Mine, while also developing its pipeline of high-quality advanced- stage development projects. The long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine (75% owned) located in south-central BC, is a state-of-the-art facility that has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence. It is second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, producing an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum per year, and supporting a 700+ person workforce. Taseko is also advancing the Florence Copper project in Arizona – a near-term copper producer with an unparalleled energy, water and GHG profile per unit of production. Florence Copper is a unique ‘in-situ copper recovery’ project which, once in production, will significantly increase Taseko’s annual metal production, delivering a necessary metal our society requires for a low-carbon future. In addition, Taseko also owns the Yellowhead copper project and the Aley niobium project providing the Company with a diverse development opportunity.
- LinkedIn followers
- 14,917
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 342
- Reported office locations
- 12th Floor - 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4H1, CA
- 172 Second Ave N, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z6, CA
- 10251 Gibraltar Mine, McLeese Lake, British Columbia V0L 1P0, US
- 1575 w E Hunt Hwy, Florence, Arizona 85132, US
- Business categories
- Mining
- Mining Technology
- Mineral
- Other recorded names
- Yellowhead
- Gibraltar Mine
- Taseko Mines
- Trekor Metals Limited
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- No
- Reported total investment
- 930,255,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic international mining company driven to unlock the true value of copper in North America for its investors, employees, communities, and for the complex changing world. As a leading copper producer, Taseko recognizes and delivers enduring opportunity through developing and operating world-class copper mines and mineral properties in British…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 29 |
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Position Title | Projects Engineer, Tailings |
Employment Type | Full-Time |
Organization | Gibraltar Mine |
Location | Williams Lake, BC |
Reporting Relationship | Senior Engineer, Tailings |
Salary Range | $102,700 to $128,300 |
About Trekor
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada, Trekor Metals Limited (Trekor) is a leading North American copper producer with a robust development pipeline of minerals projects and properties in Canada and the United States.
Known for seeing opportunities where other mining companies do not, Trekor has a two-decade track record of delivering value for shareholders, employees, communities where we operate, and others — from acquiring the Gibraltar Mine in BC for a single dollar and building it into Canada's second-largest copper producer, to transforming Arizona’s Florence Copper into the world's first greenfield in-situ copper recovery operation.
Trekor goes Beyond Potential.
For more information visit our website www.Trekormetals.com.
Role Overview
We are seeking a project focused Tailings Engineer to lead capital and sustaining projects associated with Gibraltar Mine's Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) and mine water management infrastructure. The role will manage assigned projects from scope development through engineering, procurement, construction and closeout..
Core Responsibilities
- Lead assigned TSF capital and sustaining projects including dam raises, pipelines, pumping systems and supporting infrastructure.
- Develop project scopes, cost estimates, budgets, schedules, execution plans, procurement packages and risk assessments.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and review designs, drawings, specifications and technical deliverables for constructability and operational requirements.
- Manage engineering consultants, contractors and vendors to safely deliver projects within approved scope, budget and schedule.
- Coordinate field execution, construction progress, commissioning and project closeout documentation.
- Apply value engineering by identifying opportunities to improve constructability, project cost and lifecycle performance.
- Coordinate with the Engineer of Record, Tailings Team, Operations, Maintenance and other site departments to support safe and effective project execution.
- Monitor and report project cost, schedule, progress, risks and key upcoming milestones.
- Support geotechnical investigations, survey programs, field testing and other activities required to advance project designs.
- Ensure work complies with the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, applicable permits, site standards and approved engineering requirements.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Mechanical or another related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), or eligibility to register or transfer to EGBC.
- Minimum five years of relevant engineering, construction or project management experience, including capital project delivery from scoping through construction and closeout.
- Experience in mining, tailings, heavy civil construction, pipelines, pumping systems or water management is preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong project management, contractor management, cost control and scheduling skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical reports.
- Effective written and verbal communicator who can work independently and build productive relationships across operations, technical teams, consultants and contractors.
- Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills. Experience with Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MineSight, survey and volume reconciliation is considered an asset. A valid Canadian driver's licence is required.
The Community
- Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities
- Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball
- A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking
- Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities
- Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues
Compensation
At all Trekor locations, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.
Additionally, our compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic organization, apply via the Trekor website at www.Trekormines.com/careers/.
Trekor is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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