About the role Reporting to the Superintendent Geotechnical, this role is to provide supervision of the geotechnical team by ensuring that inspections and data collection requirements for the geotechnical aspects of Eleonore are completed to a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
The Eleonore mine ore body is very complex and requires innovative and robust initiatives as well as understanding seismicity, ground control and rock fall risk management strategies.
Essential Duties Ensure geotechnical hazards are identified and rectified in a timely manner
Ensure collection of geotechnical data as per Eleonore’s procedures and hazard models are kept up to date
Identification and communication of geotechnical hazards, including barricading of areas underground
Ensure QA/QC checks are completed for all installed ground support systems and backfill
Training of underground workforce in geotechnical issues
Provide coaching and support to the geotechnical team
Ensure collection and analysis of geotechnical monitoring data is completed in a timely manner and recommendations are issued to operations and/or planning
Ensure resources are available to plan and manage rehabilitation
Maintain the seismic system and ensure protocols are followed
Investigate rockfalls
Ensure backfill and reticulation plans are completed in a timely manner
Training & Experience BSc degree in Geological or Mining Engineering, preferably with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering or Rock Mechanics.
Minimum 5 to 10 years as a rock mechanics engineer in similar hard rock underground mining environments.
Operating knowledge of Deswik, Leapfrog, DIPS, UNWEDGE, RS2, MAP3D, IMS software and FLAC3D
Member of the Order of Engineer of Quebec
French and English speaking
Skills and competencies Knowledge in geotechnical design methods
Knowledge of ground control management plans
Experience managing technical teams
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Organizational skills.
Solid technical writing, group presentation, and interpersonal skills including cultural sensitivity.
Working Conditions Schedule: 8 days of work followed by 6 days off
Worksite: Éléonore mine (round-trip flights provided from Montréal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn-Noranda, Val D'Or, and Wemindji
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📌 Geotechnical Supervisor (Quebec City)
🏢 Kamin Science Center
📍 Quebec City
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