Senior Mining Geotechnical Engineer/ Ingénieur Géotechnique Minier Principal (Saskatoon)

Senior Mining Geotechnical Engineer/ Ingénieur Géotechnique Minier Principal (Saskatoon)

16 Oct
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Arcadis
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Saskatoon

16 Oct

Arcadis

Saskatoon

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role description:Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Geotechnical Engineer to join our Canadian Mine Sector team to support clients across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and Canada’s three territories. This is a client‑facing, technical role requiring 15-20 years of direct mining sector geotechnical engineering experience.This opportunity requires a dynamic individual with proven experience in mine tailings and waste rock management, including serving (or developing toward serving) as an Engineer of Record (Eo R) or Deputy Eo R. The role includes dam inspection, engineering oversight, and supporting the growth of environmental and mine consulting services.In this role, you will support Project Managers (PMs) on tailings engineering, environmental investigations, remediation, and permitting projects, while also leading technical delivery. You will oversee junior staff, coordinate resources, and work closely with senior technical leaders. The successful candidate will be expected to act as or grow into an Engineer of Record for mine infrastructure projects.Role accountabilities:The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to plan and deliver mine tailings and waste rock investigations, designs, and management solutions across a range of complex mining projects. This includes preparing technical reports and work plans, performing engineering evaluations of tailings facilities, waste rock storage areas, and water management structures (e.G., dams, dykes, and diversion systems), and coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies.In this role, you will act as or develop toward serving as an Engineer of Record (Eo R) or Deputy Eo R,



providing technical oversight and ensuring engineering integrity across projects. You will lead and contribute to geotechnical engineering reviews, oversee laboratory testing programs, and support the planning and execution of annual dam and site inspections in accordance with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management and Canadian Dam Association guidelines.You will also provide technical leadership to project teams, defining project goals and constraints, guiding junior staff, and coordinating input from internal and external stakeholders. Applying sound engineering judgment and an understanding of mine operations, you will develop practical, risk‑informed solutions to address client challenges.Additionally, you will play a key role in client engagement and business development, supporting existing relationships and identifying opportunities for growth, while representing Arcadis with professionalism and strong communication. This includes supporting permitting efforts and ensuring compliance with regulatory and engineering standards across all project phases.Qualifications & Experience:MSc degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, or a related field from an accredited universityMinimum 15-20 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably within the mining industryLicensed Skilled Engineer (P. Eng.) in a Canadian province/territoryDemonstrated experience with tailings facilities, dam engineering,



and waste rock managementStrong communication skills with the ability to engage clients and represent Arcadis externallyExperience leading multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring junior staffPreferred Qualifications:Experience serving as an Engineer of Record or significant experience supporting Eo R responsibilities across multiple sitesArctic or permafrost region experience in Northern CanadaProven involvement in technical pursuits and project delivery leadershipStrong technical writing and presentation skills for senior stakeholders and clientsExperience supporting or leading Dam Safety ReviewsThe ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in mine tailings and water dam siting, design, and evaluation, along with experience in slope stability analysis and high wall investigations. They possess a solid foundation in geotechnical investigations, monitoring methods, and soft‑ground mechanics, including stabilization techniques for complex ground conditions.Proficiency with geotechnical modeling software such as Geo Studio, Roc Science, FLAC, or PLAXIS is highly valued, along with working knowledge of Civil 3 D, Arc GIS, or similar geospatial tools. The candidate is also expected to demonstrate strong capability with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point to support technical analysis and reporting.Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the ability to clearly present technical findings and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients. Multilingual skills are valued (English, Spanish, French).Why Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to

📌 Senior Mining Geotechnical Engineer/ Ingénieur Géotechnique Minier Principal (Saskatoon)
🏢 Arcadis
📍 Saskatoon

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