Advisor, Tailings Operations & Governance

Our Special Projects Legacy Assets are currently seeking a Advisor, Tailings Operations & Governance to oversee the implementation of our tailings guidance, standards and policies and our Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) management standards. This includes policies, systems, performance and auditing functions across our Legacy Assets portfolio. If this brief introduction has piqued your interest and you'd like to learn more, please continue reading.

 

The role in a nutshell:

In this role, you will support site personnel, Responsible Tailings Facility Engineers/ Persons (RTFE/P) and Dam Owners and provide guidance and advice to the Legacy Assets management team. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring our Legacy Assets meet Glencore’s Goals and Objectives related to prevent impacts on health, safety, the environment, communities, cultural heritage, and infrastructure.

 

The position requires a solid understanding of specific international, national, provincial/state or local regulations, legislation, or governmental directives, including meeting the requirements of Glencore’s Tailings Storage Facility Framework (TSFF).

 

More specifically, you will be expected to:

• Support the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE/P) in implementing Glencore’s Tailings Storage Facility Policy and Dam Management Standard at site level, ensuring governance requirements are translated into practical site actions, schedules and deliverables.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of routine TSF governance reporting, including monthly TSF updates and periodic Accountable Executive (AE) and management briefings.
• Support TSF risk assessments (e.g. FMEA, bowtie, ALARP workshops) as part of multidisciplinary teams led by the RTFE; coordinate risk review sessions, capture outcomes and actions, and maintain risk and control registers in approved systems.
• Assist with Critical Control Verification (CCV) activities through coordination, documentation and tracking.
• Support site and RTFE preparation for TSF Group assurance audits, self?assessments, DSRs and independent reviews by compiling required documentation and coordinating site logistics and schedules; attend audits, DSR or ITRB site visits in a support role when required.
• Track audit findings, recommendations and actions; maintain action registers, monitor progress against due dates, report status to RTFE and management, and support sites, RTFE and Dam Owner in addressing and closing actions.
• Maintain TSF?related data and records in approved systems (e.g. SharePoint, Risk Manager); support completion and updates of GISTM workbooks and disclosures, TSF registers and inventories; ensure documentation is current, organised and accessible for operations, projects, audits and reviews.
• Act as a coordination point and point of contact for internal data and document requests, routine TSF?related coordination and enquiries.
• Review technical documents (e.g. OMS, EPRPs, technical reports) to support completeness, consistency and implementation readiness.
• Coordinate communication and information flow between RTFE/P, Senior Tailings Engineer, Engineer of Record, site teams and contractors; participate in site TSF discussions and meetings to support alignment and follow?up of actions.
• Support development and coordination of site?based TSF awareness and training activities (outside corporate training platforms); communicate tailings?related expectations, lessons learned and good practice to site teams.
• Support a strong health, safety and environmental culture in all tailings-related activities and perform all duties in alignment with Glencore HSEC Standards, the TSF & Dam Management Standard, GISTM requirements and applicable regulatory obligations.

 

 

Do you have what it takes?

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in tailings, geological, civil, hydrotechnical, mining Engineering, or related sectors.
• You have effective written and verbal communication, consulting skills, collaboration and leadership skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision across all division functions and levels, and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Able to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time with a view to delivery of quality products on time.
• Demonstrated technical excellence in geotechnical or hydrological engineering.
• Well-developed organizational skills.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and a results-oriented approach.

 

Travel: You will be required to travel across Canada and USA approximately 10-15% of the time

Language: Advanced proficiency in English (verbal and written) is mandatory.  The knowledge of French is beneficial.

Location: Corporate office in Toronto or Laval

Only candidates with full working rights in Canada will be considered.

The expected base salary for this position is 100 000$ to 138 000$, based on competencies, skills, and qualifications and aligned with internal equity. The incumbent will also be eligible to participate in a variable compensation plan (bonus) (note: payment of variable compensation is subject to the terms and conditions of the variable compensation plan and is not guaranteed).

 

This posting reflects a current opening. All applications are reviewed by a member of our recruitment team — no automated screening. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Glencore encourages diversity and provides an inclusive workplace. We provide and can arrange necessary support for applicants who may need assistance. (recruitment@glencore.ca)