Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Opportunity

Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our Geotechnical team:

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Rock Mechanics

Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.

Alamos Gold's Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada's largest underground gold mines.  It is located near the town of Matachewan centrally located between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay and Sudbury, Ontario.  The 2020 completion of a highly automated, lower mine expansion has resulted in Young-Davidson increasing production and generating strong free cash flow. With a large Mineral Reserve base, it will serve as Alamos' foundation for growth for many years to come. This is a very exciting time at Young-Davidson, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team

If you are willing to be part of a team that is dedicated to growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability, we would like to hear from you

Reporting to the Superintendent, Geotechnical, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and management of the Ground Control Program, as well as overseeing the Ground Control Engineers and Technicians.

Primary Responsibilities:

• QAQC of shotcrete, ground support installation, grouting, ground support auditing and paste fill;
• Document inspections of underground stoping and development;
• Rock mass characterization and classification;
• Seismic processing and seismic analysis;
• Deswik, mXrap and other related software modelling and model interpretation;
• Drillhole logging and structure mapping in pit, underground and shaft environments;
• Stability assessments of underground development, pillars and stope shapes;
• Excavation rehabilitation after blast damage, equipment damage and seismic damage;
• Stoping sequence recommendations;
• Re-entry analysis for seismic events and stoping;
• Underground kinematic analysis;
• Conduct analysis and install different types of geotechnical instrumentation, including lidar, pressure cells, piezometer sensors, and seismic sensors;
• Identify hazardous areas pre-mining and prescribe suitable ground support standards;
• Review engineering designs; and
• Other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Sc. Geotechnical Engineering or other relevant degree, such as B.Sc. Geological Engineering or Mining Engineering;
• Masters in Geotechnical Engineering is an asset;
• Affiliation (or eligibility to register) with a Professional Engineering of Ontario;
• Strong safety conscious with a positive attitude;
• Five years minimum of experience in underground mining operation working in Ground Control;
• Experience with microseismic systems;
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, or other mine planning software is an asset;
• Accreditation in Supervisory U/G Common Core modules is an asset;
• Strong interpersonal, communications, and analytical skills; and
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off – 10 hour shifts OR 7 days on, 7 days off – 11 hour shifts

Young Davidson offers competitive salaries and benefits packages with opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.

Qualified candidates are invited to visit our website, and apply online under the careers' sections.

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Alamos Gold Inc. (the "Company") is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the "Act"). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.