Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Skeena Gold + Silver • Area D (Iskut/Big Raven), BC

12d • CA$140,000 - CA$180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Skeena Gold + Silver is a Canadian mining company focused on revitalizing the Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will provide technical leadership and oversight for geotechnical engineering programs to ensure the safe and efficient development and operation of the Eskay Creek Project. This role involves preparing for operations by developing monitoring, inspection, and reporting programs, establishing systems and standards, and supporting the creation of Ground Control Management Plans and risk management frameworks. The position also requires coordinating investigations and data collection, and collaborating with various teams and external consultants. During operations, the engineer will support open pit slope design and stability, lead geotechnical mapping and characterization, conduct slope stability assessments, and oversee waste rock dumps and historical underground workings. Responsibilities include managing monitoring instrumentation, providing practical recommendations for mine planning and operations, and maintaining geotechnical databases. The role also emphasizes safety, compliance, and risk management, ensuring adherence to regulations and corporate policies, and developing Ground Control Management Plans. Leadership and collaboration are key, involving mentoring junior staff, serving as the primary geotechnical resource, and fostering a positive, safety-focused culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Geological, Mining, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or eligible for registration.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience in open pit mining operations.
• Experience with pit slope design, stability assessments, and mine waste facility geotechnics.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software including Dips, Slide2/Slide3, SWedge, RS2, FLAC, or similar applications.
• Strong understanding of structural geology, oriented core logging, rock mass characterization, and geotechnical investigations.
• Experience managing and interpreting geotechnical monitoring and instrumentation programs.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies, Engineers of Record, and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, listen actively, and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work cooperatively, support colleagues, and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Adaptable and able to respond to changing conditions, learn quickly, and solve problems effectively.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Post-graduate education in geotechnical engineering would be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with geotechnical hazards related to historical underground workings, subsidence, and crown pillars is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement geotechnical monitoring, inspection, and reporting programs in preparation for operations.
• Establish geotechnical systems, standards, procedures, and documentation to support operational readiness.
• Support the development of Ground Control Management Plans, Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs), and risk management frameworks.
• Coordinate baseline geotechnical investigations, data collection, and instrumentation programs.
• Work collaboratively with Mine Planning, Geology, Survey, Tailings & Water Management, and external consultants to support project advancement.
• Participate in design reviews and operational planning activities to ensure geotechnical risks are identified and mitigated.
• Provide geotechnical support for open pit slope design, monitoring, and stability management.
• Lead geotechnical face mapping, structural logging, rock mass characterization, and data interpretation programs.
• Conduct and review slope stability assessments using industry-standard analytical and numerical modeling techniques.
• Provide technical oversight of waste rock dumps, stockpiles, PAG storage areas, and associated geotechnical controls.
• Support management of geotechnical risks associated with historical underground mine workings, crown pillars, and subsidence hazards.
• Oversee monitoring instrumentation programs including slope radar, extensometers, piezometers, inclinometers, robotic total stations, and prism networks.
• Coordinate geotechnical investigations and response plans when monitoring thresholds are exceeded.
• Provide practical geotechnical recommendations to support mine planning, drill and blast activities, and operational decision-making.
• Maintain geotechnical databases, QA/QC processes, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable permits, regulatory requirements, engineering standards, and corporate policies.
• Develop and maintain Ground Control Management Plans and geotechnical risk management processes.
• Support annual regulatory reporting requirements and compliance submissions.
• Coordinate Engineer of Record (EoR) site visits and ensure recommendations are implemented and tracked to completion.
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate geotechnical risks impacting safety, operations, and infrastructure.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers, geologists, and technical staff.
• Serve as the primary geotechnical resource for Operations, Mine Planning, Technical Services, Survey, contractors, and consultants.
• Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative, safety-focused, and high-performance culture across the organization.
• All other duties as reasonably assigned.

Benefits

• Ground transportation will be provided from local communities to the Eskay Creek Site facilities.
• Flight transportation from major urban centers will be provided to the Terrace or Smithers airports, from which shuttles will provide transportation to the Eskay Creek Camp facilities.
• Travel time and expenses are subject to Skeena’s Travel Policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior