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Senior Process Engineer
@ Yellowhead
Barrière, British Columbia
Overview
Trekor Metals Limited is hiring a Senior Process Engineer for its Yellowhead Copper Project in Barriere, British Columbia, reporting to the Director of the project. The role leads metallurgical testwork, flowsheet development and process design for a large open pit copper project moving through environmental assessment, permitting and construction. The posting states a salary range of $124,800 to $156,100 and a full-time employment type.
Responsibilities:
- Lead metallurgical and mineral processing testwork programs
- Develop process flowsheets, mass balances and plant designs
- Manage engineering consultants, lab programs and budgets
- Support environmental assessment and permitting submissions
- Present technical findings to executives, regulators and First Nations
Requirements summary:
- Degree in mineral processing, metallurgy or chemical engineering
- Minimum 7 years of mineral processing experience
- P.Eng. registration with EGBC in good standing
- Copper flotation and comminution testwork experience
- Familiarity with JKSimMet, METSIM or SysCAD
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng, EGBC registration |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Yellowhead
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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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- 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 | 3 |
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Position | Senior Process Engineer |
Company | Trekor Metals Limited, Yellowhead Copper Project |
Location | Barriere, British Columbia |
Reporting Relationship | Director, Yellowhead Copper Project |
Salary Range | $124,800-$156,100 |
Website |
About Trekor Metals
Trekor Metals Limited is a dynamic and growing mine operator headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Focused on North America, Trekor is driven to unlock the true value of copper for a complex and changing world. For more information visit our website www.trekormetals.com.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director, Yellowhead Copper Project, the Senior Process Engineer will join an experienced project team advancing a large open pit mining project in British Columbia through environmental assessment, permitting and into construction. The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for metallurgical testing and analysis, flowsheet development, process optimization and engineering activities to advance the Yellowhead Copper Project. This role will also provide support to the environmental assessment and permitting efforts, engaging with stakeholders and rightsholders.
The role will be based in Barriere, with travel to the project site or engagement activities as required.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead metallurgical and mineral processing testwork programs, including representative sample selection, laboratory management, data interpretation, and metallurgical recovery/throughput forecasting.
- Manage consulting engineering packages and lab programs; develop scopes of work, evaluate proposals, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure deliverable quality control.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (mining, environmental, tailings and water, geotechnical, infrastructure) to integrate process design with other project components.
- Develop and refine process flowsheet options, mass/energy balances, Process Design Criteria, PFDs, P&IDs, plant layouts, and equipment specifications for project studies (PFS/FS).
- Support development of project capital and operating cost estimates.
- Support environmental assessment submissions, permitting applications, and process related inputs to tailings and waste characterization programs (ARD/ML).
- Conduct technical trade-off studies on key project components, equipment options, emerging technologies, and other relevant operational factors.
- Author and contribute to technical reporting, including NI 43-101 Technical Reports and regulatory submissions.
- Adhere to corporate professional practice management plan (PPMP) and internal procedures.
- Present technical findings and project status to diverse audiences, including executive leadership, regulatory agencies, First Nations communities, and external stakeholders.
Education & Experience
- Degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in mineral processing, including site operational experience, plant commissioning, and project design study management.
- Registration as a P.Eng. with EGBC in good standing.
- Proven track record designing and managing laboratory flotation and comminution testwork programs (specifically for base metal sulfide / copper ores).
- Demonstrated experience in process flowsheet development, equipment sizing, and capital/operating cost estimation.
- Practical familiarity with water treatment options, concentrate logistics, and tailings management integration.
- Experience managing external engineering consultants and assay/metallurgical testwork facilities.
Skills & Competencies
- High ethical standards, accountability, and integrity.
- Strong relationship management, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
- Effective technical writing and presentation skills tailored to audiences ranging from technical peers to executive teams and external audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time.
- Ability to work in a small, dynamic and multi-disciplinary team.
- Familiarity with industry-standard process simulation and sizing packages (e.g., JKSimMet, METSIM, SysCAD, or equivalent).
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and within established timelines.
- Sound understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements applicable for mining in British Columbia including requirements of NI 43-101 and EGBC.
Compensation
At Trekor, we pride ourselves on 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 benefits package includes a competitive salary and vacation package, health and insurance benefits program, an RRSP program, and participation in the short-term incentive plan.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic company, apply through the Trekor Website at www.trekormetals.com/careers/ or by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
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