Engineer, Geotechnical

Job No: MTM98
Location: Fort St. James, BC

  • Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Engineering team
  • Boost your career by joining an established organization
  • Receive a competitive wage of $93,700 – 126,400 per year, plus bonus and benefits

About Centerra Gold

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors. 

For more information, please see our website

About Mount Milligan Mine

Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant. 

Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region. 

Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

About the Opportunity

Mount Milligan is seeking an Engineer, Geotechnical to support the safe and effective construction, operation, and monitoring of the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) at Mount Milligan. This role ensures geotechnical integrity through site investigations, instrumentation monitoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The engineer also contributes to planning and design efforts, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards, supporting the safe and effective tailings facility management, integrating geotechnical monitoring, deposition planning, and water balance coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct inspections of tailings dams and related infrastructure per OMS manual.
  • Manage and maintain geotechnical instrumentation and databases.
  • Scope and oversee geotechnical site investigations.
  • Support QA/QC for TSF construction, including material and compaction verification.
  • Collaborate with Engineer of Record and Senior Geotechnical Engineer.
  • Scope and manage geotechnical investigations at the TSF.
  • Monitor site instrumentation and maintain related databases.
  • Attend daily and weekly technical meetings to communicate updates and safety concerns.
  • Collaborate with other department including Engineering, Geology, and Site Services teams to align priorities.
  • Backfill each other’s responsibilities during off-shift rotations.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure all field work meets safety standards.
  • Maintain awareness of geotechnical risks and communicate them effectively.

About You

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geological, Geotechnical, or Civil Engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience in mining or related geotechnical roles.
  • Familiarity and proficiency with geotechnical software (e.g., MinePlan, LeapFrog, Civil 3D, Muk3D).
  • Valid class 5 driver’s license.
  • Strong understanding of geotechnical field investigations, slope stability, and dam surveillance.
  • Familiarity with geotechnical structures such as embankment dams and tailings facilities.
  • Strong computer skills, including data management and analysis (VBA in Excel is an asset).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the operation.
  • Project management and decision-making capabilities.
  • Registered or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) as an EIT or P.Eng..
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
  • Must meet pre-employment testing requirements.

Working Conditions

  • Camp-based role working 12-hour days on a 14 day on/14 day off rotation, with accommodation provided during rotation.
  • Exposure to indoor/outdoor environments, heavy equipment, noise, and moving parts.
  • PPE always required.
  • Safety-sensitive environment with zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
  • Bus transportation provided from regional locations.

About the Benefits

As a member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Engineering team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structure based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

 

  • Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
  • Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
  • Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
  • Company-sponsored pension with company match 
  • Employee & family assistance program
  • Healthcare spending account
  • Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
  • Annual incentive bonus
  • Employee share purchase plan with company match
  • Parental leave top-up program
  • Professional development within the organization
  • Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.   

 

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, we invite you to apply today!

 

 

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Centerra Gold puts People First in every region we operate, by committing to nurture an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates the global power of all perspectives. We welcome diverse backgrounds and experience at all our sites, and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or national or ethnic origin. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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