What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Engineer position at Actalent?
Introduction:
Are you an experienced Geotechnical Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Our client, a leading company in the mining and environmental sector, is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team. This role offers the chance to work on local and global mining projects, design tailing storage facilities, and engage with clients, colleagues, and suppliers on environmentally focused field programs and design solutions.
About Our Client:
Our client is renowned for their global reputation for technical excellence and their appetite to tackle problems with unique complexities. They provide access to some of the sector's most amazing talent and foster an employee ownership mindset. Their size allows them to win intriguing projects while maintaining a personal touch, knowing each team member by name. Technical focus is maintained at all levels of the organization, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
As part of their team, you will have the opportunity to apply critical thinking to the management of mine waste and water. You will be part of the Mining Environmental Group, working with the latest industry software and providing mentorship to staff. Our client values individuals who continuously seek to improve and innovate, and who can build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and industry partners.
Role Overview:
In this role, you will:
Work on local and global mining projects.
Design tailing storage facilities for local and global mining projects.
Engage with clients, colleagues, and suppliers on environmentally focused field programs and design solutions.
Work with the latest versions of industry software.
Provide mentorship to staff through the methodologies of tailings storage facility design solutions.
Build client rapport through project development, from feasibility through to mine closure.
Expand your knowledge by attending conferences and trainings.
Be an ambassador for, and potentially become an owner of, the company.
Qualifications:
A degree in civil engineering or geological engineering; a master’s degree is considered an asset.
6 to 13 years of experience in geotechnical engineering (preferably for mining or related industries).
Eligibility to register as a professional engineer in Canada.
Experience in slope stability and seepage analysis; dam design; earthworks and construction; site investigation and laboratory testing of soils and rock.
Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software (e.g., FLAC, PLAXIS, GeoStudio).
A general understanding of mining-related regulations and industry best practices.
Ability to build relationships with multidisciplinary project-based teams.
Experience in a safety-focused environment with near-miss and incident reporting requirements.
Nice to haves
Experience in tailings management and dam safety, including good knowledge of applicable standards and guidelines.
Experience in seismic analysis of dams and related software packages.
Ability to find creative solutions and know how to present them.
Ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues, and industry partners.
Along with continued career development, our client offers:
Hybrid work opportunities.
Annual performance and salary review.
A track record of profitability, leading to above-average bonus payouts.
Vacation policy that aligns with your experience.
Paid overtime and ten sick days per year.
Flexible benefits, including a Registered Savings Plan, and social and mental well-being initiatives.
Dedication to WEF’s “Four Pillars” of Environment Social Governance framework: Governance, People, Planet, and Prosperity.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Vancouver,BC.
À propos d'Actalent:
Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.
La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion
Chez Actalent, la diversité et l’inclusion constituent le pont vers l’équité et la réussite de notre personnel. La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion (DE&I) sont ancrées dans notre culture par :
- L’embauche des talents diversifiés ;
- Le maintien d’un environnement inclusif par une autoréflexion permanente ;
- La mise en place d’une culture de soin, d’engagement, et de reconnaissance par des résultats concrets ;
- L’assurance des opportunités de croissance pour nos gens.
Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $50 - $70
