Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Why Join

Joining Fuerte Metals means contributing to the advancement of one of Canada’s emerging gold projects while helping shape a growing mining company at a pivotal stage of its development. As the Coffee Gold Project moves toward construction, Team Members have the opportunity to make a tangible impact and help define how the organization grows and operates. Our culture is built on safety, accountability, clarity, and respect, creating an environment where expertise is valued, and collaboration is encouraged. At Fuerte Metals, we offer competitive compensation, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to make a lasting professional and personal mark while growing with the company.

About Us

Fuerte Metals is a Vancouver-based exploration and development company advancing base and precious metals projects across the Americas. Our flagship asset, the 100%-owned Coffee Gold Project in Canada’s Yukon Territory, is a high-quality gold project progressing through final permitting and engineering in preparation for a construction decision. Alongside Coffee, Fuerte Metals maintains a portfolio of copper and gold assets in Chile and Mexico, supporting the company’s vision of building a diversified mining platform focused on responsible development, strong partnerships, and long-term value creation.

Role Purpose

To ensure that the geotechnical engineering at the Coffee Gold Project is completed to the highest standards including designed, constructed, operated safely and reliably, meeting all production targets. This role is a member of the Technical Services Team, reports to the Engineering Manager.

Role Accountabilities

• Lead geotechnical aspects of the project such as solution ponds, embankments, and associated earthworks.
• Develop and review design criteria, geotechnical models, stability analyses, deformation assessments, seepage analyses, and thermal modelling to support cold-climate facility performance.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to cold-climate geotechnical challenges, including frozen ground
• Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with construction and operational realities.
• Provide geotechnical input to FS, detailed engineering, and optimization studies.
• Review and support Quality Management (QM) programs, earthworks specifications, and liner system
• Participate in site inspections, review field and laboratory testing results, and resolve non-conformances.
• Develop and oversee geotechnical monitoring programs (e.g., piezometers, inclinometers, settlement
• Support development and implementation of facility governance frameworks and OMS / OMS Manuals aligned with Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Protocols.
• Support compliance with applicable legislation and guidance, including the Canadian Dam Act.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions, technical reports, and engagement with regulators and independent reviewers.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) eligible in Yukon
• Master’s degree preferred

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering experience with demonstrated experience in heap leach facilities.
• Experience with cold-climate geotechnical engineering, remote mine sites, Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience translating complex information for different audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of Indigenous customs and cultures, particularly Yukon Indigenous Peoples, is considered an asset
• Protocols, and the Canadian Dam Act is preferred.

Work Location & Conditions

• Location: Yukon Territories, Canada
• Remote based role with a preference for Yukon based candidates
• Standard 5-day work week with frequent travel to site, which could include weekends from time to time
• Periodic travel to and across the Yukon and Vancouver required

Position Availability

This posting represents an active and current vacancy within the company. We are actively recruiting to fill this position as part of our operational and organizational needs.

Recruitment Process Transparency

Fuerte Metals does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or interview candidates. All applications are reviewed by members of our talent acquisition and hiring teams.

Fuerte Metals is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Fuerte Metals is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact us so appropriate arrangements can be made.