Tailings & Geotechnical Engineer (Toronto)

Tailings & Geotechnical Engineer (Toronto)

25 Sep
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BBA Consultants
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Toronto

25 Sep

BBA Consultants

Toronto

Your future role on our team BBA is looking for a motivated Mine Waste and/or Geotechnical Engineer to join our Tailings and Mine Waste team from our Toronto office. In this role, you'll help design, analyze, and manage mine waste facilities such as tailings storage facilities, waste rock dumps, and water management structures throughout all project stages—from development and construction to operations, closure, and reclamation. You'll assist senior engineers with geotechnical investigations, design work, and data analysis, ensuring all work meets safety and regulatory standards. The position includes both office and field work, including report preparation, design documentation, and construction support.Type of position: Régulier Your future role on our team BBA is looking for a motivated Mine Waste and/or Geotechnical Engineer to join our Tailings and Mine Waste team from our Toronto office. In this role, you'll help design, analyze, and manage mine waste facilities such as tailings storage facilities, waste rock dumps, and water management structures throughout all project stages—from development and construction to operations, closure, and reclamation.You'll assist senior engineers with geotechnical investigations, design work, and data analysis, ensuring all work meets safety and regulatory standards. The position includes both office and field work, including report preparation, design documentation, and construction support. Collaboration is key—you'll work with multidisciplinary teams (mining, civil, environmental, and process engineers) and occasionally interact with clients and regulators.Over time, you'll gain hands‐on experience in risk assessments, dam safety reviews, and performance monitoring of mine waste structures. This is a great opportunity to develop your technical and project management skills while contributing to safe, sustainable, and innovative solutions in mine waste management.With us, you'll get the opportunity to...Manage and direct geotechnical site investigations, supervise investigation activities,



test laboratory materials and prepare technical reportsReview and supervise civil/geotechnical related construction activitiesAnalyze geotechnical engineering including slope stability, seepage and deformation analysisApply rock mechanics principles, including field mapping, geotechnical core logging, rock mass characterization, rock stability assessment, and reinforcement designPlan geotechnical instrumentation, supervise installation, monitor and report of resultsParticipate in multidisciplinary project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverablesCollaborate and participate in technical discussions with team members and clientsParticipate in proposal effortsTravel to project sites within Canada or internationallyDo your qualities and values match our corporate culture?Client-orientedAdaptableAbility to maintain positive peer relationshipsAbility to learn new skills through direct instruction and on your own (self-directed)Results-orientedBusiness acumen (internal/external entrepreneurship)Summary Of Certifications And Job RequirementsB.Sc. or Master's Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering with a focus in geotechnical engineering is requiredMust be working towards gaining your P.Eng License, or have your P.Eng license3 - 9 years of relevant professional geotechnical engineering experienceStrong academic background and solid understanding of soil and rock mechanicsStrong written and verbal communication skills, technical writing experience as well as presentation skills is a mustStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a teamFamiliarity with geotechnical design software: SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, Rocscience software suite, FLAC,



and other geotechnical software is an advantageAbility and willingness to travel to project sitesAsset: Bilingual in English and/or FrenchAn overview of BBA's Total RewardsAnnual base salary $98,000 - $120,500Annual premium program for regular employeesOnsite mobility premiumTime bankCellphone fee reimbursementsGroup insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine programRetirement savings planAnnual vacation and sick leavePremium for employee referralsBBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.At BBA, You Get Many BenefitsInteresting growth opportunities to match your ambitionsWide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project managementA team-oriented team that shares its ideas and knowledgeA caring setting where everyone's ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchyGrowing business with many opportunitiesAccess to a leadership programAbout BBABBA is one of Canada's leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada's Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we're committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves. Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support. Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.

📌 Tailings & Geotechnical Engineer (Toronto)
🏢 BBA Consultants
📍 Toronto

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