Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines.  A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Location
Chapleau, Ontario

Schedule
4x3

Purpose
The mandate of the Geotechnical Engineer is to provide engineering support to the U/G operations by providing the tools and knowledge required to maintain a safe and productive working environment, with specific regard to ground control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure compliance with ground control related regulations, policies and standards 
• Review and if required revise ground control requirements and procedures 
• As required, respond rapidly to ground control issues and failures at the operating mines. Complete appropriate reporting and initiate action plans that will remove potential future hazards both in the affected area and similar areas.
• Take a proactive role in assessing ground control risks at the operations and put systems into place that will mitigate risk to manageable/safe levels.
• Application of geomechanics techniques
• Perform detailed stress modeling of active and planned underground stoping to ensure optimum recovery, stability and mine sequencing.
• Apply empirical design tools to evaluate and optimize mine design.
• Work with geology department to optimize collection and interpretation of geotechnical data.

Training and Education

• A Master of Science in Mining Engineering or equivalent engineering degree, specializing in Rock Mechanics. Alternatively, a Bachelor degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent engineering degree) with substantial practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of mine operation and engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a leadership role.
• Be technically competent and have a good understanding of basic Rock Mechanics and Ground Control principles, assessment techniques, remedial methods, instrumentation and products.
• Have strong communication and people skills.
• Be focused, clear, and decisive.
• Able to work closely with operations, geology, environmental, project departments.
• Ability to use and interpret specialized geomechanics modeling software.

Compensation and Benefits
Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
• Annual total compensation of CAD$132,854 to CAD$164,114 (including annual bonus eligibility).

Additional Information

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.