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WSP

Senior Tailings & Mine Waste Engineer

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$135K - CA$179K/yr

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada * Demonstrated expertise in tailings dam design, closure planning, and riskbased decisionmaking * Proven leadership experience managing teams and ...

Canadian Natural

Tailings Geochemist

Calgary, AB · On-site

... Engineering, or related discipline * Master's degree in Geochemistry, Hydrogeochemistry ... Knowledge of Alberta's oil sands, tailings management, and closure regulatory environment is ...

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WSP

Senior Tailings & Mine Waste Engineer

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$135K - CA$179K/yr

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada * Demonstrated expertise in tailings dam design, closure planning, and riskbased decisionmaking * Proven leadership experience managing teams and ...

AECOM

Geotechnical Engineer

Calgary, AB

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Geotechnical Engineer experienced in tailings dam design for tailings management projects across Canada and elsewhere. This role emphasizes technical aptitude and ...

AECOM

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Calgary, AB · On-site

Senior Geotechnical Engineer AECOM is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Tailings and Mine Waste team in Canada to lead tailings dam design and serve as an Engineer of Record for tailings ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for tailings engineer in Alberta is $96,955.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,500.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tailings engineer?

A Tailings Engineer is responsible for the design, management, and monitoring of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) to ensure safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency. They assess geotechnical stability, water balance, and potential environmental impacts while working closely with mine operations, geologists, and environmental teams. Their role includes developing tailings management plans, conducting risk assessments, and implementing best practices for sustainable waste disposal.

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Tailings Engineers frequently deal with the complexities of designing and maintaining safe tailings storage facilities while ensuring compliance with evolving environmental and safety regulations. They often need to address unexpected issues such as changes in weather, geotechnical instability, or rapid operational expansions, requiring quick problem-solving and adaptive thinking. Coordinating with mining operations, environmental specialists, and regulators adds another layer of complexity to project management. Despite these challenges, the role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on environmental stewardship and workplace safety in the mining industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tailings engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tailings Engineer, you need a strong background in civil, geotechnical, or mining engineering, typically with a relevant degree and experience in mine waste management. Familiarity with engineering design software (such as AutoCAD, GeoStudio, or FLAC), knowledge of regulatory guidelines, and, in some regions, professional engineering certification are highly valued. Exceptional problem-solving, project management, and effective communication skills are essential for overseeing projects and engaging with multidisciplinary teams. These abilities are crucial to ensure the safe, environmentally responsible management of tailings facilities and regulatory compliance.

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2026CAH - Sr. Tailings Engineer

Edmonton, AB • On-site, Remote

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Job description

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for. 

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. 

What role you will play in our team

Join our team as a Sr. Tailings Engineer and shape the future of sustainable mining and water management. We have openings in both our Mid-Range and Long-Range Planning teams. 

Step into a high impact role where your expertise drives safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible mine operations. 

As a Sr. Tailings Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining tailings deposition plans, ensuring alignment with mine production schedules, geotechnical requirements, and regulatory frameworks. Working closely with Mine Planning, Geotechnical, Operations, and Closure teams, the Sr. Tailings Engineer evaluates scenarios, prepares detailed deposition schematics, and provides technical guidance to ensure operational execution matches planning intent.

If you are energized by solving complex challenges, influencing major asset decisions, and contributing to a world class oil sands operation, this is the opportunity to make a real impact.

What you will do

Key Responsibilities:

•    Be a safety leader – support and adhere by all standards and producers and operate with safety as a value
•    Develop tailings plans, ensuring alignment with mine production, dyke construction, and regulatory requirements
•    Integrate tailings deposition strategies with mine sequencing, water management needs, and available storage capacity
•    Prepare presentations, schedules, and visualizations for management and stakeholders 
•    Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to junior staff
•    Provide technical support to field operations and contributes to continuous improvement of tailings planning processes, tools, and standards.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil or Geological Engineering
•    Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility with APEGA is required
•    8+ years of experience in tailings engineering, planning, or operations
•    Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and coordination skills
•    Highly motivated individual with ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

•    Oil sands tailings planning experience 
•    Experience with Deswik and Muk3D would be an asset

Location:  Calgary, AB or Edmonton, AB

As part of Imperial’s long‑term business strategy, certain Calgary‑based roles are expected to transition to Edmonton in or around 2028. Applicants should be aware that this position is expected to relocate to Edmonton at that time. Relocation support will be provided for employees impacted by this change.

Your benefits

Your benefits

An Imperial career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. Imperial Oil has been recognized as one of Canada’s top employers for young people (2024), in addition to one of Canada’s and Alberta’s top employers (2024) as recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s 24th annual competition.

We offer you:

  • Competitive salary
  • Training and mentorship
  • Relocation assistance as required
  • Flexible work hours and work from home policy
  • Employee resource groups (ERG’s) – opportunity to participate in volunteer groups that support furthering the company’s inclusion objectives
Other considerations
  • We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
  • For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
  • To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.
  • In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.
Functional Skills
Tailings Planning, Scheduling, Design, & Surveillance
Mineral Extraction
Geotechnical Engineering for Mining
Mine Management Systems
Mine Reclamation & Closure
Tailings Fines Treatment & Processing

Alternate Location: Canada : Edmonton, AB 

Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at Recruit.Services.CA@exxonmobil.com.

Eligibility to work in Canada: All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date.  Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. 

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

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