Posted 17 days ago
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
@ Hays
Ontario
Overview
Hays is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a global mining client's Tailings Management team in Sudbury, Ontario. The role leads technical reviews of tailings facilities and dam structures, assesses instrumentation data, oversees consultants, and supports dam safety programs. The posting states a salary starting around $140,000+, an annual bonus, a company pension plan, and onsite work Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities:
- Lead technical reviews of tailings storage facilities and dams
- Assess geotechnical and instrumentation data
- Oversee consultant work and engineering recommendations
- Support dam safety programs and rehabilitation projects
- Provide engineering guidance on risk mitigation
Requirements summary:
- Civil, geotechnical or geological engineering degree
- P.Eng. eligible to practise in Ontario
- 15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience
- Experience with tailings facilities and dam engineering
- Knowledge of GISTM, MAC TSM and dam safety regulations
- Ability to mentor junior engineers
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Hays
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 359 |
Your new company
Our client is a leading global mining organization with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and technical excellence. As part of a strategic investment in strengthening their internal engineering capability, they are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their Tailings Management team in Sudbury, Ontario. This team is responsible for the stewardship, monitoring, and long-term management of some of Canada's largest and most complex tailings facilities and dam infrastructure.
Your new role
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will serve as a key technical expert supporting the safe operation and management of tailings storage facilities and associated dam structures. You will lead technical reviews, assess geotechnical and instrumentation data, oversee consultant work, support dam safety programs, and provide engineering guidance on rehabilitation and risk mitigation projects. Working closely with operations, project teams, regulators, and external consultants, you will play an important role in the future development of Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) and Engineer of Record (EOR) capability within the organization.
What you'll need to succeed
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or related Engineering discipline.
- P.Eng. designation and eligibility to practice in Ontario.
- 15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
- Strong experience within mining, tailings management, dam engineering, or large earthworks projects.
- Hands-on experience with tailings facilities through design, construction, operations, management, or rehabilitation.
- Strong understanding of dam safety reviews, slope stability assessments, geotechnical investigations, and risk evaluations.
- Experience reviewing consultant reports, technical studies, designs, and engineering recommendations.
- Knowledge of instrumentation monitoring programs and geotechnical performance analysis.
- Familiarity with GISTM, MAC TSM, dam safety regulations, and tailings governance frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A collaborative, proactive, and ownership-oriented approach to engineering.
- Willingness to work onsite in Sudbury, Ontario.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary starting around $140,000+, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness benefits.
- Company pension plan.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Monday to Friday schedule with standard office hours.
- Opportunity to work on one of Canada's largest and most complex tailings management portfolios.
- Exposure to high-profile dam safety, tailings governance, and rehabilitation projects.
- Career progression toward RTFE, Engineer of Record (EOR), Senior Specialist, and technical leadership opportunities.
- Long-term stability and growth with a globally recognized mining organization.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this position isn't quite right for you but you're interested in opportunities within geotechnical engineering, tailings, dam safety, or mining, please contact us for a confidential discussion regarding your career.
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