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GHD

Engineer - Mine Tailings, Geotechnical

GHD

Hiring Engineer for managing mining residue projects in Montreal. Join a global network of professionals for sustainable environmental solutions.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeMontréal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing mine waste management structures and conducting stability analyses, with a strong focus on compliance with GISTM standards. Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams and foster client relationships while mentoring junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Mine Waste Management DesignGISTM Compliance AuditsProfessional Engineering LicenceBilingualism (French and English)Project Management

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Hard Skills
Design Reports PreparationStability AnalysesWater Balance CalculationsTailings Deposition PlanningBreach Analyses of Embankments
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationTeam-OrientedAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineering LicenceMember of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
Industry Keywords
Tailings Storage FacilitiesWaste Rock ManagementConstruction PlanningDam Safety ReviewsFeasibility Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Play a key role in the technical management and delivery of projects, often as part of multidisciplinary teams for planning, feasibility studies, detailed design and construction activities.
  • Contribute to project teams for tailings storage facilities and waste rock management, including surface water management, stability analyses, preparation of conceptual reports, dam safety reviews, GISTM compliance audits, construction planning, water balance calculations, planning of tailings deposition activities and breach analyses of embankments.
  • Support development of client relationships at national and international levels using internal and external networks.
  • Mentor and train junior GHD staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Hold a university degree in engineering; a graduate degree is an asset.
  • Experience designing mine waste management structures, including preparation and writing of design reports.
  • More than 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Hold (or be in the process of obtaining) a professional engineering licence and be a Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
  • Bilingualism (French and English) is a major asset.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Energetic, team-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to adapt to constantly changing requirements and priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.