Manager, Geotechnical and Geology

Red Chris is a gold and copper mine located in the Tahltan Territory, northern British Columbia. The mine has been in operation since 2015 and has been operated by Newmont since 2023.

Red Chris is now transitioning from open pit mining to underground block caving-an advanced mining method that extends mine life while reducing environmental impact. This transformation represents one of Canada’s most significant underground mining developments and introduces new technical complexity, large-scale underground infrastructure, and opportunities to implement world-class systems and practices.

Newmont is committed to working in partnership with the Tahltan Nation and local communities, ensuring the project delivers lasting environmental, social, and economic benefits while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

As Manager, Geotechnical and Geology, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the safe and successful delivery of the Red Chris Block Cave Project.

Reporting to the Deputy Director - Mining, Red Chris Block Cave, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across geotechnical and geological functions, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to support project objectives related to safety, technical assurance, risk management, operational readiness, and long-term mine performance.

This role requires a proven leader who can navigate complex underground mining environments, influence stakeholders at all levels, and drive technical excellence through strong governance, disciplined execution, and a culture of accountability.

• Provide leadership and oversight across geotechnical and geological activities supporting the Red Chris Block Cave Project.
• Lead, mentor, develop, and coach the Geotechnical and Geology team while ensuring effective allocation of resources and technical capability development.
• Provide geological and geotechnical expertise to support mine planning, underground development, cave establishment, project execution, and operational readiness activities.
• Establish and maintain effective technical governance, reporting, monitoring, and decision-making processes.
• Lead geological interpretation, geotechnical assessments, ground control strategies, and risk evaluations to support safe and efficient underground mining operations.
• Identify and mitigate geological and geotechnical risks while proactively managing opportunities to improve project and operational performance.
• Collaborate with mine engineering, project teams, operations, consultants, and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, company, and industry requirements related to geology, geotechnical engineering, and ground control.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance technical performance, risk management, and operational effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of safety, inclusion, accountability, and high performance.

• Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in underground mining, caving and large-scale mining project environments.
• Demonstrated experience in geotechnical engineering, geological modelling, ground control, or related technical disciplines supporting underground mining operations.
• Proven leadership experience within complex underground mining projects or operations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams responsible for geotechnical, geological, mine planning, or technical services functions.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical risk management, geological interpretation, monitoring programs, technical governance, and operational performance.
• Experience supporting block cave mining projects, underground development programs, or large-scale underground operations is considered an asset.
• Experience working in remote and operationally complex mining environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and technical excellence.

This role will support the Red Chris Block Cave Project located in northern British Columbia.

The position is expected to be based in Canada and operate on a rotational schedule of 15 days on / 13 days off, supporting site-based operations at Red Chris. Alternative work arrangements may be considered depending on project and operational requirements.

You will support a remote underground mining project environment and work closely with multidisciplinary project and operational teams to ensure successful engineering delivery.

Newmont provides coordinated transportation to and from site through designated marshalling points located in:

• Vancouver
• Kelowna
• Calgary
• Smithers

Travel arrangements are coordinated to ensure safe and reliable access to site.

If site-based, accommodations and services may include:

• Comfortable accommodations
• Nutritious meals
• Wi-Fi and entertainment
• Fitness facilities
• Recreational amenities

The safety and well-being of our workforce is our highest priorities. We promote a drug- and alcohol-free workplace, supported by mandatory pre-employment testing to ensure a safe environment for everyone on site.

You’ll be part of a culture deeply rooted in safety, inclusion, and partnership with the Tahltan Nation and local communities, contributing to one of Newmont’s most innovative undertakings as we advance Canada’s next first block cave mining operation.