Geotechnical/Tailings Management Engineer
Quick Summary
Blackwater Mine Site Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On - Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation Responsibilities • Demonstrate strong safety leadership by adhering to and enforcing BW Gold safety standards, procedures,
Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com.
Reporting to the Manager - Tailings & Water the Geotechnical/Tailings Management Engineer will be responsible for supporting tailings management facility development for the Blackwater mine. The role will be responsible for developing and maintaining a site wide tailings management framework, evaluating and managing engineering designs of new facilities, coordination of investigative works required to support design, management of consultants and contractors involved in design and construction, planning and monitoring of construction activities, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and international standards, and supporting permitting activities for existing and new tailings management facilities.
Location: Blackwater Mine Site
Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On - Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation
Responsibilities
~2 min read• Demonstrate strong safety leadership by adhering to and enforcing BW Gold safety standards, procedures, and systems. • Update and support the life of mine tailings management strategy for implementation and continuously improve tailings management outcomes.• Develop and continuously improve the tailings management framework, including the OMS manual, emergency preparedness, and risk assessments.• Support company efforts in consultation and engagement with key external stakeholders.
• In conjunction with Engineer of Record, develop dam raise designs and carry out dam performance evaluations against expected design and operational outcomes.• Coordinating design and operational reviews with Independent Tailings Review Board.• Ensuring the delivery of periodic dam raise projects, including planning and set up to ensure project execution is inclusive of the complete discipline scope of work.• Responsible for coordinating dam construction, tailings and waste deposition schedules, and water management works utilizing company resources;• Monitoring construction activities, including observation and documentation of construction activities, materials sampling, coordination with testing laboratories, and observation and testing of other geotechnical constructions.• Lead tailings management team in performance of daily responsibilities, including routine inspection and instrumentation monitoring;
• Develop and manage operational and capital budgets for tailings operations
• May be required to maintain a clean-shaven appearance (i.e. no facial hair) to ensure the safe and effective use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with assigned duties.
Requirements
~1 min read• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada and eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).• A bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, mining engineering, or related discipline.• 7-10 years of relevant experience in a senior / lead engineer position.• Proficiency in relevant engineering software packages is considered and asset.• Knowledge of geosynthetics, construction document preparation, construction quality assurance, and/or surface water hydrology is a plus.• Familiarity with international standards and dam safety principles and Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance (OMS) requirements.
Nice to Have
~1 min read
• Strong project management, communication, technical writing, presentation, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.• Strong organizational/time management skills;
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 30, 2026
- First seen
- July 30, 2026
- Last seen
- August 2, 2026
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- 51%
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- July 30, 2026
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