Sr Geotechnical Engineer

Our client is a Vancouver-based exploration and development company advancing base and precious metals projects across the Americas. Our flagship asset, the 100%-owned Gold Project in Canada’s Yukon Territory, is a high-quality gold project progressing through final permitting and engineering in preparation for a construction decision. Our client maintains a portfolio of copper and gold assets in Chile and Mexico, supporting the company’s vision of building a diversified mining platform focused on responsible development, strong partnerships, and long-term value creation.

Role Purpose: To ensure that the geotechnical engineering at the Company's main Gold Project is completed to the highest standards including designed, constructed, operated safely and reliably, meeting all production targets. This role is a member of the Technical Services Team, reports to the Engineering Manager. Role Accountabilities: • Lead geotechnical aspects of the project such as solution ponds, embankments, and associated earthworks. • Develop and review design criteria, geotechnical models, stability analyses, deformation assessments, seepage analyses, and thermal modelling to support cold-climate facility performance. • Apply sound engineering judgment to cold-climate geotechnical challenges, including frozen ground behavior, seasonal variability, and long-term thermal performance. • Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with construction and operational realities. • Provide geotechnical input to FS, detailed engineering, and optimization studies. • Review and support Quality Management (QM) programs, earthworks specifications, and liner system installation procedures. • Participate in site inspections, review field and laboratory testing results, and resolve non conformances. • Develop and oversee geotechnical monitoring programs(e.g., piezometers, inclinometers, settlement monuments). • Support development and implementation of facility governance frameworks and OMS / OMS Manuals aligned with Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Protocols. • Support compliance with applicable legislation and guidance, including the Canadian Dam Act. • Contribute to regulatory submissions, technical reports, and engagement with regulators and independent reviewers.

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) eligible in Yukon • Master’s degree preferred Skills & Experience • 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering experience with demonstrated experience in heap leach facilities. • Experience with cold-climate geotechnical engineering, remote mine sites, Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Protocols, and the Canadian Dam Act is preferred. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Experience translating complex information for different audiences • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Understanding of Indigenous customs and cultures, particularly Yukon Indigenous Peoples, is considered an asset Work Location & Conditions • Location: Yukon Territories, Canada - FIFO Considered and or relocation