Greenstone Gold Mines L.P. is a 60/40 joint venture partnership between Equinox Gold and Orion Mine Finance Group formed for the purpose of the joint ownership and development of the Greenstone Gold Property including the Greenstone Mine located on a historical mine site in the Geraldton-Beardmore Greenstone belt in Ontario.  The Greenstone Mine is managed directly by a dynamic and experienced Owner’s team, with an estimated $1.3 Billion investment over the four-year engineering, procurement and construction phase, with an estimated 15-year operating life.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Greenstone Gold Mines is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer. Reporting to the Project Director, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will act as the technical advisor and oversee critical infrastructure tasks such as water management infrastructure, Tailing Management Facilities (TMF) and Waste Rock Storage Facilities (WRSF). The incumbent will act as the Qualified Person (QP) for the Greenstone infrastructure projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance to corporate safety standards and government regulations.
• Establish a formal relationship with the Engineer of Record (EoR) to ensure construction and operation is compliant with the design intent.
• Organize and participate in bi-annual independent review board meetings.
• Manage consultants to deliver work scopes on time and on budget.
• Ensure that surface geotechnical instrumentation, systems and geotechnical knowledge are utilized efficiently and effectively.
• Implement and direct best practices in geotechnical engineering, mine design and mining operations to ensure safety and business objectives are achieved.
• Prepare surface geotechnical internal and external status reports, summaries, analyses and correspondence as required by technical or regulatory agencies.
• Be current with respect to maintaining surface geotechnical documents, risk registers, reports, and drawings.
• Update, implement and take ownership of Operation, Maintenance & Surveillance manuals for TMF & WRSF, water management infrastructures and participate in developing the  open pit Ground Control Management Plan.
• Develop, optimize and communicate the deposition plan and overall tailings and waste rock management strategy.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting exercises and ensure adequate project cost control

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Advance analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and safety conscious.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstratable project management skills.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Mining, Civil or Geological Engineering (master's degree preferred)
• 10 years of engineering experience, preferably in the mining field
• Experience in design, construction and operations of mining dams/dikes or Waste Rock Storage Facilities is considered an asset

LOCATION

This temporary position will initially be based in Oakville/Toronto for approximately 6 – 9 months then to the project site in Greenstone, ON on a rotation basis for the duration of the project.

We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility.  We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.  Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process