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Practice Leader/Subject Matter Expert (SME), Mine Tailings Facility Management & Engineer of Record
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Job available in these locations:
Montreal, QC, Canada Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC, Canada Quebec City, QC, Canada Toronto, ON, Canada Sudbury, ON, Canada Mont-Tremblant, QC, Canada Val d'Or, QC, Canada Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada Boisbriand, QC, Canada

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team
BBA is seeking a recognized practice leader or subjectmatter expert in mine tailings facility management to guide the growth of thepractice and maintain technical excellence. With at least 25 years ofexperience, you’ll serve as the firm’s subject matter expert (SME). You mayserve as a technical reviewer for the design of tailings management facilities,waste rock storage facilities and water management infrastructure. You may alsoserve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for tailings storage facilities and relatedinfrastructure. You’ll establish technical guidelines, ensure rigorous risk andquality management, advise clients at critical stages of the facility lifecycle and help develop the next generation of experts. This strategic rolecombines technical leadership, client engagement, practice development andcontributions to complex mining projects in Canada and internationally.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

Serve as a technical authority and, where required, as the Engineer of Record (EOR) for mine tailings facilities and their related infrastructure

Define and refine the vision, standards, methods and tools for the mine tailings facilities management practice

Ensure technical governance, risk management and deliverable quality for highly complex or high-stakes facilities

Lead or review design studies, safety assessments, stability analyses, water management plans, emergency preparedness plans and decommissioning strategies

Advise clients and executive management teams on critical decisions throughout the entire facility life cycle, from planning to closure

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry-recognized best practices and governance frameworks applicable to tailings facilities

Chair or contribute to independent reviews, technical audits, risk assessments and review committees

Build and maintain trusting relationships with mining companies, regulatory authorities and strategic partners

Develop business, position our service offerings and support proposal preparation for major projects

Coach, engage and mentor experts and multidisciplinary teams to ensure knowledge transfer and develop the next generation of technical professionals

Do your qualities and values match ourcorporate culture?

Entrepreneurial spirit

Desire to motivate and train the next generation

Inspirational leadership

Willingness to work together while having fun

Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions

Rigorous and ethical

Ability to share and pass on knowledge

Summary of certifications and jobrequirements

Bachelor’s degree in geological, mining or civil engineering, with a specialization in geotechnical engineering and mine tailings; a graduate degree would be an asset





Professional engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada and eligible to practise in the provinces or territories subject to the mandates

At least 25 years of relevant experience in mine waste management, mining geotechnics or related infrastructure

Proven experience as an Engineer of Record (EOR), qualified person, technical manager or principal reviewer for tailings facilities

Extensive expertise in design, construction, operation, monitoring, risk management, closure and post-closure monitoring

Understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry best practices governing waste management facilities

An established technical reputation among clients in the mining sector and ability to influence decisions at the executive level

Proven experience in practice development, business development and delivering complex projects

Inspiring leadership and a proven ability to mentor experts, resolve technical issues and promote knowledge sharing

Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects

Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

Annual premium program for regular employees

Onsite mobility premium

Time bank

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program

BBA considers many factors when determining the annualbase salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstratedwork experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and otherrelevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits

Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop

A corporate culture that values expertise

Participation in innovative projects

Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally

A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy

Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces

A growing business with many opportunities

An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness

On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA

AboutBBA
For over 40 years,we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in theEnergy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop cutting-edge, flexibleand sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one ofCanada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice(PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projectsthat shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.




Our people’spassion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies .
We have uniquetalents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself .Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
Learn more about usby visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak withthem directly.

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📌 Practice Leader/Subject Matter Expert (SME), Mine Tailings Facility Management & Engineer of Record (Quebec City)
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