Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for all operational geotechnical tasks at the mine site.

Key Responsibilities
Oversee the geotechnical team and associated responsibilities within an open pit mining environment.
Develop and manage a geotechnical planning schedule in accordance with the short and mid-range mine plans.
Supervise geotechnical personnel responsible for the management of underground voids, exclusion zones, rock mechanics, wall stability, dump stability, and monitoring.
Oversee practices for use of slope stability radar as a geotechnical monitoring tool for the open pit operation.
Ensure adequate inventory of geotechnical instrumentation.
Manage, budget, and coordinate work with contractors and geotechnical consultants.
Develop procedures to support the mine engineering and mine operations teams in any geotechnical-related requests.
Maintain working databases related to geotechnical activities, including voids, probe holes, geotechnical inspections, and rockfalls.
Develop and ensure compliance with the geotechnical surveillance program.




Promote safe working practices and regularly complete planned job observations, job hazard analysis, risk assessments and non-routine hazardous task forms.
Maintain and update the site’s ground control management plan.

Required Experience & Skill Set
8+ years of experience in the mining industry.
Strong commitment to safety.
Good verbal and written communications skills.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to create a positive work workplace.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Advanced knowledge and expertise in engineering principles and techniques.
Strong attention to detail.
Solid analytical skills.
Supervisory experience is an asset.
Slope stability radar experience is preferred.
Experience with mining and geotechnical software, including Deswik and the Rocscience suite, is preferred.

Job Conditions
Full proficiency in English.
Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
Strong commitment to safety.
Strong attention to detail.
Solid analytical skills.
This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Certifications
Skilled Engineering Designation in Ontario or eligible to obtain
Valid driver's license.

Education

📌 Senior Geotechnical Engineer Greenstone
🏢 Equinox Gold
📍 Greenstone