Stantec

Tailings engineer

Stantec • $100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field; PhD is a significant asset.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in mining consulting engineering, specifically in mine tailings management.
  • Strong expertise in designing and managing tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and water management systems.
  • Active member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) with knowledge of GISTM standards and CDA/MAC guidelines.
  • Bilingual in French and English with strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and plan tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and waste rock storage facilities (WRSFs) in compliance with standards.
  • Conduct risk assessments and dam safety reviews, analyzing structural performance for optimization.
  • Develop closure and reclamation plans in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee technical documentation preparation and support field teams in collaboration with related disciplines.
  • Produce high-quality engineering reports and technical deliverables for various study phases.
  • Draft technical memoranda and detailed stability analyses, ensuring clarity and traceability.

Benefits

  • Access to health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness program and health care spending account.
  • Group registered retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits.
Full Job Description
Stantec is seeking an engineer specializing in mine tailings management to support the growth of the Tailings and Mine Waste department in Montréal. This strategic position requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a solid understanding of the Canadian mining sector.

Key responsibilities

Infrastructure Design and Management
  • Design and plan tailings storage facilities (TSFs), waste rock storage facilities (WRSFs), and water management systems, including dikes and containment structures, in compliance with applicable standards.
  • Conduct risk assessments, dam safety reviews, and inspections; analyze structural performance and recommend optimization measures.
  • Contribute to the development of closure and reclamation plans in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the preparation and review of technical documentation, provide support to field teams, and collaborate closely with related disciplines.

Technical Deliverables and Documentation
  • Prepare and contribute to the production of comprehensive, rigorous, and high-quality engineering reports that meet technical and regulatory requirements.
  • Produce technical deliverables adapted to the various study phases (Concept, PEA, PFS, FS, and detailed engineering).
  • Draft technical memoranda, design criteria, and detailed stability analyses, ensuring clarity, consistency, and traceability of assumptions and results.

If you see yourself in this role, apply today or contact Benjamin Ponchon, your recruiter, on LinkedIn for more information.

Your background
  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline; a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering is considered a major asset.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in mining consulting engineering, with in-depth expertise in mine tailings management.
  • Strong experience in the design, operation, and management of tailings storage facilities (TSFs), including water management and geotechnical characterization of mining materials.
  • Active member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), with a strong working knowledge of the GISTM standard and CDA and MAC guidelines.

Interpersonal and Professional Skills
  • Excellent communication skills in both French and English, with strong mentoring capabilities and proven effectiveness in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
  • Strong critical and analytical mindset, solution-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions in a timely manner.

Your keys to success
  • Direct experience in the mining or natural resources industry, including participation in mine closure and site rehabilitation projects.
  • Holding additional professional certifications, particularly in project management (e.g., PMP).

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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | QC | Montréal
Other Locations: Canada | QC | Laval
Organization: 1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East-Montreal QC
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 01/10/2026 01:10:12
Req ID: 1008061

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About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
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Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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