Job Openings Engineering Lead

About the job Engineering Lead

The Engineering Lead will manage the progression of the detailed design work for the Mount Nansen Remediation Project. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of a significant mine reclamation initiative that is critically important to federal, territorial, and First Nation governments, as well as other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering and project management within the mining, construction, and/or environmental remediation sectors, coupled with a proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to a project that prioritizes sustainability, collaboration, and community partnership.

The work schedule will include a mix of standard 40-hour office work weeks, with site visits and stakeholder meetings in various locations.


Package Details

Responsibilities:

  • Promote and adhere to the JDS Way:
    • ▪ Accept No Mediocrity.
    • ▪ Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, & Practically.
    • ▪ True to Our Word.
    • ▪ Insist on the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability.
    • ▪ Open & Honest Communication Shared Both Internally and With Customers.
    • ▪ No Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation.
  • Work closely with engineering consultants to advance engineering design.
  • Lead coordination and review meetings with engineering team.
  • Review constructability of designs.
  • Prepare / update material balances.
  • Develop construction schedule/sequences (monthly, daily, weekly plans).
  • Plan field programs which support engineering (i.e. drilling, constructability field trials).
  • Determine optimal stockpile use and inventory.
  • Conduct labour and equipment planning.
  • Prepare mining equipment specifications and assist with mining equipment procurement.
  • Prepare technical specifications based on input received from other disciplines and project partners.
  • Prepare and contribute to technical memos and reports, within areas of expertise.
  • Prepare mining CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates.
  • Design mine infrastructures, ventilation systems, backfill systems and mining services.
  • Integrate engineering details into project permitting deliverables.
  • Self-reliant and easily adaptable to change.
  • Creative and innovative in providing solutions.
  • Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to make quality decisions.

Qualifications/Experience/Education Requirements:

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in an applicable engineering discipline (environmental, mining, civil).
  • Registered as a P. Eng. in Yukon Territory, or other Province or Territory with ability to register as a P.Eng. in Yukon.
  • 7+ years of experience in reclamation, civil engineering, or mine engineering.
  • Experience working with governments (territorial, federal and/or First Nation)
  • Familiar with permitting for reclamation projects is considered an asset.
  • Exceptional technical writing and presentation abilities using Microsoft Office software.
  • Working experience in AutoCAD and/or resource software such as Deswik, Vulcan, MineSight, Leapfrog or others.
  • Bilingualism would be considered an asset (English/French/Spanish).
  • Able to travel across Canada and internationally.

Character:

  • Must be enthusiastic and motivated to be part of a high-performing multidisciplinary team focused on delivering exceptional results.
  • Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with team members, clients, and suppliers.
  • Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a respectful, professional, and technical manner.
  • Must be willing to take responsibility for their own performance and internally motivated to set and achieve goals/targets.
  • Beyond the specified project, must be flexible in terms of assignments, work locations, and roles and be comfortable working in both industrial and engineering office settings.
  • Must possess a mature perspective and be able to maintain get-it-done attitude in the face of unexpected challenges.
  • Desire to be part of an integrated team managing one of Canada’s premiere and unique mine reclamation projects.
  • Must have strong English written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be detail oriented.
  • Must be open and honest in all communications internally and externally.

Compensation:

  • Compensation will be based on the experience of the applicant.
  • Competitive compensation is based on actual hours of work performed (hourly as opposed to salary).
  • Travel time to/from a project site is paid from point of hire up to a maximum of 8 hours per travel day.
  • Travel costs to/from a project site are reimbursed.
  • Time off will be accommodated with appropriate advanced notice to the MNRP Project Manager.
  • Vacation starts at two weeks per years (and included in hourly compensation). Additional un-paid time off is available based on project workload.
  • A Health Savings Account is provided.

Work Schedule:

  • Office work is generally performed at 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Office work is capped at 10 hours per day.
  • On-site work is capped at 12 hours per day.
  • On-site rotational work may be required but is not considered to be typical.


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