Senior Geotechnical Numerical Modelling Engineer

Alamos Gold Inc.•Matachewan, ON

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting a Senior Geotechnical Numerical Modelling Engineer to join their operations team. Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with operations in Canada and Mexico, and a portfolio of development stage projects. The Young-Davidson mine is a large underground gold mine located near Matachewan, Ontario. The company is seeking motivated and committed individuals to join their team, emphasizing growth, high performance, and a culture of safety and accountability. This role is for someone passionate about geotechnical engineering and mining innovation, who thrives in a technical, data-driven, and collaborative environment, and excels in analysis, problem-solving, and strategic thinking.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of experience in stress modelling within underground hard rock mining.
Proven track record in numerical modelling, geotechnical analysis, and risk mitigation in high-stress environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related discipline; eligibility for Eng designation.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Passion for advancing geotechnical practices and improving mining safety and performance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with tools such as FLAC3D, RS3, Map3D, Abaqus, and exposure to Deswik or Vulcan is an asset.

Responsibilities

Manage mine-wide geotechnical risks and optimize mining sequences.
Lead and execute initiatives related to stress modelling, ground support design, and geotechnical risk mitigation.
Drive informed decision-making, enhance safety, and support sustainable production performance by working closely with long-term planners, operations, and technical teams.
Maintain and calibrate 3D numerical stress models to support safe and efficient mine design.
Develop strategies to collect and incorporate up-to-date geological data into modelling workflows.
Partner with long-term planning teams to provide critical inputs for mid-term and life-of-mine strategies.
Interpret modelling results to identify high-risk areas and recommend enhanced ground support solutions.
Analyze underground instrumentation and seismic data, comparing real-world behavior with model predictions to refine models.