Workplace Type: Onsite

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About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.

Your Impact

You will play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity and performance of the tailings storage facility (TSF). By ensuring strong governance, monitoring, and response practices, you help protect people, the environment, and operations while supporting safe, compliant, and efficient tailings management.

As part of our team you will

• Monitor TSF performance using instrumentation data and field inspections
• Assess performance against Quantitative Performance Objectives (QPOs)
• Apply and manage Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs), including tracking exceedances and coordinating actions
• Support tailings deposition planning and water management activities
• Maintain and update OMS manuals and Emergency Response Plans (ERP)
• Contribute to annual regulatory and Ministry reporting
• Review consultant deliverables and support implementation of recommendations
• Assist with Dam Safety Inspections (DSI), Dam Safety Reviews (DSR), and ITRB engagement
• Support day-to-day TSF operational activities as required

Prerequisites for your success in this role

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, Mining Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in tailings or geotechnical engineering
• Eligible for P.Eng. registration with EGBC within 6 months
• Experience with TSF monitoring, instrumentation, and performance tracking
• Working knowledge of BC Mines Health Safety and Reclamation Code (HSRC) and the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management

Your work environment

You will work in a collaborative, safety-first mining environment, partnering with operations, technical experts, and external consultants. This role combines field-based inspections with office-based analysis, offering hands-on involvement in critical infrastructure alongside opportunities to influence best practices in tailings management.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$94,100.00 to 125,400.00 per year . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!