Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 168 hours per month
Education: Master's degree
Experience: 5 years or more

Asset languages

PortugueseSpanish; Castilian

Work site environment

OutdoorsUndergroundConfined spacesWet/dampLand environment

Work setting

Mining companyRural areaRemote locationVarious locationsOwn homeManagement

Tasks

Conduct feasibility studies in mining operation and evaluationConduct geophysical programs for data acquisition, analysis and mappingConduct geotechnical programs for data acquisition, analysis and mappingDevelop feasibility studies planning in mining explorationPlan programs for data acquisition, analysis and mapping to assist in the development of civil engineering projectsSupervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientistsConduct surveys and studies of ore deposits and mine designAnalyze reports and prepare recommendations on settlement of buildings, stability of slopes, and effects of earthquakes to support construction and civil engineering projectsOversee the analysis of data and informationInspect workplaces for safety or health hazardsEnsure that safety standards and departmental policies are metCommunicate technical problems, processes and solutions

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Resource usage and environmental studies

Slope stability studies

Computer and technology knowledge

Mining technologyMapping and data visualization softwareLean Six Sigma

Area of work experience

Project managementQuality assurance or controlResearch and developmentOpen-pit minesMining and exploration

Geology specialization

Geotechnics or engineering

Area of specialization

GeotechnicalMining and mining engineeringExploitation

Transportation/travel information

Own vehicleWilling to travelValid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureAttention to detailCombination of sitting, standing, walkingPhysically demanding

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationInitiativeJudgementOrganizedTeam player

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

EveningMorning

Employment terms options

DayWeekend

Workplace information

On the road job

Financial benefits

Pension plan

Support for persons with disabilities

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Operational Geotechs

Open Positions

geotechnical engineer