Your future role on our team
BBA is seeking a recognized practice leader or subject matter expert in mine tailings facility management to guide the growth of the practice and maintain technical excellence. With at least 25 years of experience, you’ll serve as the firm’s subject matter expert (SME). You may serve as a technical reviewer for the design of tailings management facilities, waste rock storage facilities and water management infrastructure. You may also serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for tailings storage facilities and related infrastructure. You’ll establish technical guidelines, ensure rigorous risk and quality management, advise clients at critical stages of the facility life cycle and help develop the next generation of experts. This strategic role combines technical leadership, client engagement, practice development and contributions to complex mining projects in Canada and internationally.
Type of position
Regular
With us, you’ll get the prospect 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