Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer

Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer

Location: North Bay, ON (preferred) or Vancouver, BC
Employment Type: Full-Time

Our client is a leading engineering consultancy supporting mining and civil infrastructure projects across Canada and internationally . They are seeking an experienced Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer to join their growing team and contribute to a wide range of complex, multidisciplinary projects.

The preferred location for this role is North Bay, Ontario , with flexibility for the successful candidate to be based in Vancouver, British Columbia .

As a Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer , you will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to provide technical leadership and engineering support for both development projects and operating mines. This role offers opportunities to take on technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, manage projects, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Travel within Canada and internationally may be required to support client projects.

• Lead or contribute significantly to engineering design studies and operational support for mining and civil projects
• Perform rock mass classification and define appropriate geomechanical domains
• Conduct stability assessments for open‑pit slopes and/or underground excavations
• Design and implement performance monitoring programs , including data review and site inspections
• Manage projects, including scope, schedule, and client coordination
• Prepare engineering design reports , technical specifications, and recommendations
• Support the growth and development of technical staff
• Contribute to the development of new tools, methodologies, and internal processes
• Travel domestically and internationally, as required by project needs

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological, Mining, or Civil Engineering
  • A graduate degree in Rock Mechanics is considered an asset
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or another Canadian province/territory
• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience , specifically in mining and/or civil rock mechanics projects
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Rock mass classification
  • Stability analysis of slopes and/or underground openings
  • Performance monitoring, instrumentation review, and inspections
  • Preparation of technical design reports and specifications
• Strong background in geotechnical analysis and project management
• Valid driver’s license

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile mining and civil projects
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities
• Collaborative, technically driven work environment
• Supportive culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.