Principal Process Engineer

Galore Creek Mining Corporation•Vancouver, BC

9h•CA$150,000 - CA$185,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Initially reporting to the General Manager, the Principal Process Engineer provides technical leadership across all metallurgical, mineral processing, geometallurgical, and process engineering activities. The role is responsible for advancing the metallurgical aspects of the Project through all stages of development, including metallurgical test work programs, process design, engineering studies, project economics, and operational readiness planning. The role will be a hybrid work arrangement (office/remote) based in Vancouver, BC with travel to the Project site as required. Time at the Galore Creek project site is also an expectation. Located in Tahltan Territory in Northwestern British Columbia, Galore Creek is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold-silver deposits. Galore Creek Mining Corporation (GCMC) is a 50:50 partnership between Newmont Corporation (Newmont) and Teck Resources Limited (Teck), committed to advancing the asset towards a development decision with meaningful input and support from the Tahltan Nation and BC regulators. GCMC has a long-standing relationship with the Tahltan Nation and local communities, including collaboration during regulatory processes, reviews of environmental performance, and preferential contracting and employment opportunities. As a GCMC employee, you will join an inclusive, results-driven team guided by our core values. Together, you will help responsibly advance a world-class copper-gold mine, creating long-term value through the sustainable production of critical minerals.

Requirements

At least 15 years of progressive metallurgical experience with significant experience supporting large-scale copper mining projects, preferably within development-stage or major capital projects.
Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.)
Experience with gold cyanidation processes and cyanide destruction technologies
Experience supporting commissioning, operational readiness, or start-up activities

Responsibilities

Ensure GCMC’s commitment to excellence by recognizing our core values of health and safety, people, responsible development, continuous improvement and innovation, and integrity.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship across metallurgical, process engineering and development planning activities.
Lead metallurgical and process engineering activities to support advancement of the Project through stage-gate progression, including update and consolidation of the Project Process Design Basis in collaboration with EPCM partners.
As part of the Owner’s Team, provide oversight of EPCM consultants, laboratories, and technical service providers to ensure metallurgical solutions are technically robust, economically sound, and aligned with Project objectives.
Review and oversee EPCM deliverables, including process design criteria, process flow diagrams, mass balances, and process plant design documentation ensuring designs support safe, reliable, and efficient future operations.
Provide technical leadership related to gold recovery processes, including cyanidation and cyanide destruction, with consideration of downstream water quality and environmental performance.
Collaborate closely with tailings, water, environmental, geology, mining, and other engineering teams to ensure metallurgical requirements are effectively incorporated across disciplines and support integrated project development.
Identify metallurgical risks and opportunities and recommend strategies to maximize project value.
Support capital and operating cost development related to process plant and tailings systems and provide input into project economics and business planning.
Provide technical recommendations and support technical and economic trade-off studies that enhance project value, performance, and long-term operability while reducing technical risk.
Support geometallurgical initiatives including metallurgical drill hole targeting in collaboration with geoscientists, metallurgical sample selection and planning and execution of variability test work programs.
Develop, maintain, and refine metallurgical recovery, throughput, and product quality models as required.
Support progression from study phases into engineering and execution, including operational readiness and commissioning planning.