Taseko Mines Limited Careers

Company Background and Culture  

With headquarters in Vancouver, Canada, Taseko Mines Limited is a leading North American copper producer across a range of key dimensions: operational efficiency; low energy and GHG intensity, environmentally sound, socially responsible development; healthy and safe workplaces and communities.   

The Company’s foundational asset is the long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine (87.5% owned) in south-central British Columbia, for which it has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence.  Gibraltar is a state-of-the-art facility and the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, with a 700+ person workforce.  Gibraltar produces an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum each year, with mineral reserves sufficient for more than 20 years of future operations.  

Taseko is also advancing the Florence Copper Project in Arizona – a near-term copper producer with an unparalleled energy, water and GHG profile per unit of production. Florence Copper is a unique ‘in-situ copper recovery’ project which, once operating, will significantly increase Taseko’s copper production.  Taseko expects to receive its final federal permit for the Florence Copper Project in 2022, after which construction will commence. The project will have a production capacity of 85 million pounds of copper per year over a 20-year mine life.  

The Yellowhead Project is a large, long-life copper project that Taseko added to its development portfolio in 2019. Located 150km north of Kamloops in the Thompson-Nicola region of BC, the Yellowhead deposit is similar to the Gibraltar deposit in size and grade. The Company is currently preparing to initiate the provincial and federal Environmental Assessment process for Yellowhead, while advancing technical and other work required to move the project towards production.    

Key Responsibilities  

• Ensuring compliance with Ministry of Mines and WCB regulatory requirements.
• Participate in and promote a safety-first culture.
• Support and oversee both Tailings and Open Pit Geotechnical teams.
• Lead and direct large, complex, and/or multidisciplinary projects associated with TSF (Tailings Storage Facility) capital construction projects, Open Pit and Waste Dump Site Investigations and Designs.
• Liaise with the Engineer of Record and the Gibraltar tailings management team for maintenance and operation of the TSF and Mine Water Structures.
• Review technical proposals, design work, and report packages.
• Monitor, compile and review data to ensure compliance with the tailings deposition plan.
• Update and ensure compliance with the TSF and Mine Water Structures Operation, Maintenance & Surveillance manual.
• Oversee reporting related to deposition, quality control, and the site water balance.
• Review Mining Standards and practices to ensure compliance with ground control related regulations, policies, and standards.
• Organize geotechnical investigations for TSF, Mine Water Structures, Pits and Waste Dumps.
• Manage contractors and external resources related to TSF, Mine Water Structures, Pits and Waste Dump activities.
• Manage a wide variety of aspects in support of operations including:
  • Operational support, guidance, and production reporting.
  • Optimization of deposition and sand production.
  • Deposition and construction scheduling.
  • Quality control and risk management for tailings deposition.
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.

Professional Experience / Qualifications  

• Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng.) registered with or eligible to transfer to EGBC.
• At least 5 years of experience related to tailings storage design/management, Mine Water Structures, Pit and Waste Dump Management within the mining industry.
• Project management experience.
• Advanced analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Experience with Minesight, AutoCAD and survey equipment would be considered an asset.
• Possess and maintain a valid Canadian Driver’s License.

Education  

• A degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining or other related field of Engineering.

The Community   

• Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities.
• Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball.
• A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking.
• Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities.
• Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues.

Compensation  

At Taseko, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs. In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.