Geotechnical Lead; Red Lake

Job Summary

The Great Bear Geotechnical Lead is responsible for planning, scheduling, and overseeing all geotechnical work conducted on site.

• Collaborate closely with responsible onsite personnel and project stakeholders.
• Perform all work safely and in accordance with Kinross standards and site‑specific safety procedures (including drilling and excavation activities).
• Oversee drilling, sampling, and in‑situ testing programs (e.g., SPT, CPT, vane shear, density testing).
• Plan, schedule, and supervise field investigations including boreholes, test pits, and geophysical surveys.
• Coordinate field activities with drillers, contractors, surveyors, operations, health and safety, permitting, geology, and environmental teams.
• Supervise the installation, monitoring, and management of geotechnical instrumentation and associated data (e.g., piezometers, inclinometers, settlement plates).
• Conduct or oversee field quality control testing, including density, compaction, and moisture content testing during construction.
• Support laboratory testing programs by sampling and conducting gradation and other tests in the G  laboratory.
• Review contractor means and methods and verify compliance with geotechnical specifications and drawings.
• Identify, assess, and manage geotechnical risks encountered during investigations and construction activities.
• Prepare, clear, and ensure accurate field reports and documentation.
• Assist with the interpretation of field and laboratory data to support design recommendations and technical reports.
• Provide onsite technical support and guidance during earthworks, foundation preparation, and construction activities.
• Communicate observations, findings, and recommendations to senior engineers and project managers.
• Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operations goal of being accident‑free.
• Support a work environment that is aligned with Kinross Safe ground principles and promote Principles across all work areas.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant Great Bear policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, or related discipline, with a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in the mining industry.
• Capable of learning and adapting to new software.
• High attention to detail, with excellent organizational skills.

• Annual Fitness and Mental Health Reimbursement
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan
• Registered Pension Plan
• 160 hours of Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program (Living our Values Award Program)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Disability Insurance
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates on a case‑by‑case basis

The position is based in Red Lake, Ontario. Local candidates, or those willing to relocate with relocation assistance, will be given priority. The schedule for this position is 5×2.

Base salary range for the Geotechnical Lead is $145,000 to $170,000 + Short‑Term Incentive Bonus + Group Benefit Coverage. The hiring range reflects our targeted compensation framework for the role. The actual offer will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate’s experience, capabilities, and potential impact, along with consideration of internal equity, team structure, and benchmark market data for similar positions.