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Lead the secure responsible stewardship of tailings storage facilities throughout their full lifecycle.

GHD is committed to advancing the safe and sustainable management of active inactive closed and legacy tailings this leadership role you will help clients manage risk strengthen governance and make sound technical decisions from planning and design through operations closure and post-closure stewardship.

Join a global community of tailings specialists and help shape the next generation of technical leadership in the mining industry.

In response to the growing focus on conformance with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) GHD is seeking a Technical Director for one of our Eastern Canada offices.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in tailings storage facilities (TSFs) including active facilities and closed or legacy tailings sites. The successful candidate will strengthen our Canadian and global mine waste and tailings practice and provide senior technical leadership to mining clients in North America and internationally.

As Technical Director you will lead multidisciplinary teams on projects involving the planning investigation assessment design construction operation closure and post-closure management of TSFs. You will be expected to provide clear technical direction on complex assignments and to be willing and qualified to assume an Engineer of Record (EOR) role for selected facilities subject to project requirements and GHDs governance processes.

You will likewise have the opportunity to share your knowledge via the GHD Tailings School our renowned online training platform.





This position requires detailed knowledge of CDA and GISTM guidelines applicable regulations and recognized industry practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with the design and performance of TSFs dam safety management closure planning rehabilitation of closed tailings sites and long-term monitoring and risk management. A strong professional network and demonstrated ability to communicate with owners regulators independent reviewers and other stakeholders are also important.

While this offer is for a full-time position flexible work options are also available.

Who are we looking for

As Technical Director Tailings you would lead and contribute to the following types of work:

- Tailings facility planning and site characterization:Lead site selection geotechnical investigations testing programs interpretation and development of design parameters for new and existing TSFs.
- Engineering design and performance assessment:Direct the design and evaluation of tailings dams embankments foundations water-management systems seepage controls and closure measures including stability deformation hydraulic seismic and liquefaction analyses.
- Engineer of Record services:Serve or demonstrate a clear willingness and capability to serve as EOR for selected TSFs; provide continuity of technical oversight; maintain a current understanding of facility performance; and communicate material risks assumptions and recommendations to the owner.
- Closed and legacy tailings sites:Assess closed inactive and orphaned facilities; develop closure rehabilitation and risk-reduction strategies; evaluate long-term physical and chemical stability; and establish practical post-closure monitoring and maintenance programs.
- Dam safety and risk management:Lead dam safety reviews inspections risk assessments failure mode evaluations surveillance planning and development or review of emergency preparedness and response documentation.




- Project and technical leadership:Provide senior technical leadership during planning feasibility detailed design construction operations closure and post-closure phases while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining quality schedule and budget objectives.
- Construction and operational support:Provide design support during construction review quality-management information evaluate observed performance and recommend technically sound responses to changing site conditions.
- Governance and conformance:Support clients in developing and implementing tailings governance systems and in assessing alignment with the GISTM CDA guidance applicable regulations and corporate standards.
- Technical practice development:Develop guidance procedures case studies and lessons learned and facilitate knowledge sharing across GHDs regional and global tailings community.
- Professional leadership:Maintain current knowledge of regulations standards and emerging practices through continuing professional development industry participation and collaboration with internal and external specialists.
- Client and stakeholder relationships:Build trusted relationships with mining clients regulators independent reviewers Indigenous communities and other stakeholders in Canada and internationally.
- Mentor and develop GHD professionals working in tailings and mine waste engineering.

What you will bring to the team:

- Bachelors degree in civil geotechnical geological or mining engineering
- Postgraduate degree in geotechnical engineering mine waste engineering or a related discipline preferred
- Professional engineering license in Canada or eligibility for registration in the applicable jurisdiction
- More than 15 years of progressive experience in tailings and mine waste engineering including substantial work on active TSFs and closed or legacy tailings sites; prior EOR experience is an asset and a demonstrated willingness to take on EOR responsibilities is also encouraged

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process all final hiring decisions are made by humans

As a diverse and inclusive organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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📌 Technical Director – Tailings (Bedford)
🏢 GHD
📍 Bedford