Project Engineer

The Project Engineer will support 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 coordination 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.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Environment & Reclamation

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.
• Attend 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.

Qualifications/Experience/Education Requirements:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in an applicable engineering discipline (environmental, mining, civil).
• Ideally Registered as a P. Eng. in YT or other Province or Territory.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in reclamation, civil engineering, or mine engineering.
• Experience in working with governments (territorial, federal and/or First Nation)
• Familiar with permitting for reclamation projects is considered an asset.
• Exceptional writing and presentation abilities using Microsoft Office software.
• Working knowledge of 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 self-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 and changes.
• Desire to be part of an integrated team managing one of Canada’s premiere and unique mine reclamation projects.
• Must ne creative and innovative in providing solutions.
• 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.