Cah - Sr. Tailings Engineer

Employer description

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net‑zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life‑cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

Join our team as a Sr. Tailings Engineer and shape the future of sustainable mining and water management. We have openings in both our Mid-Range and Long-Range Planning teams. Step into a high impact role where your expertise drives safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible mine operations. As a Sr. Tailings Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining tailings deposition plans, ensuring alignment with mine production schedules, geotechnical requirements, and regulatory frameworks.

Working closely with Mine Planning, Geotechnical, Operations, and Closure teams, the Sr. Tailings Engineer evaluates scenarios, prepares detailed deposition schematics, and provides technical guidance to ensure operational execution matches planning intent. If you are energized by solving complex challenges, influencing major asset decisions, and contributing to a world class oil sands operation, this is the opportunity to make a real impact.

• Be a safety leader – support and adhere by all standards and producers and operate with safety as a value
• Develop tailings plans, ensuring alignment with mine production, dyke construction, and regulatory requirements
• Integrate tailings deposition strategies with mine sequencing, water management needs, and available storage capacity
• Prepare presentations, schedules, and visualizations for management and stakeholders
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to junior staff
• Provide technical support to field operations and contributes to continuous improvement of tailings planning processes, tools, and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil or Geological Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility with APEGA is required
• 8+ years of experience in tailings engineering, planning, or operations
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication and coordination skills
• Highly motivated individual with ability to work collaboratively in multi‑disciplinary teams

• Oil sands tailings planning experience
• Experience with Deswik and Muk3D would be an asset

Location:

Calgary, AB or Edmonton, AB. As part of Imperial’s long‑term business strategy, certain Calgary‑based roles are expected to transition to Edmonton in or around 2028. Applicants should be aware that this position is expected to relocate to Edmonton at that time. Relocation support will be provided for employees impacted by this change.

• Competitive salary
• Training and mentorship
• Relocation assistance as required
• Flexible work hours and work from home policy
• Employee resource groups (ERG’s) – opportunity to participate in volunteer groups that support furthering the company’s inclusion objectives