Ground Control Specialist
- SUDBURY INTEGRATED NICKEL OPERATIONS (INO)
- Sudbury, Ontario. Canada
- 100% site-based
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Ground Control Specialist to join our Glencore Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations in Greater Sudbury, Ontario.
The position will be based in Onaping, Greater Sudbury, Ontario.
This is a full-time, permanent staff position.
Range of Pay: $171,100 to $191,300 (includes annual variable compensation bonus).
This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.
Work location is not accessible by public transportation.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage early applications.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Reporting to the Chief Mine Engineer, the Ground Control Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring ground control systems and programs to ensure the stability of underground workings and support the safe, efficient operation of the mine. The role leads investigations into ground falls and seismic events, provides technical recommendations to site teams, and collaborates with internal and external technical experts to ensure ground control programs reflect engineering best practices and operational requirements.
About You
Your personal commitment to health, safety, training, and continuous improvement will be the key to your growth in this role.
Education and Skills
The incumbent has an undergraduate degree in mining, civil or geotechnical engineering, with a master’s degree in rock mechanics, and will have a minimum of 12 years’ experience in an industrial, process-based environment, with a minimum of 6 years in a specialized field. Significant practical experience in deep underground mining with rock bursting conditions is essential.
Good communication and mentoring skills with operational credibility to lead site geotechnical teams is essential.
Is expected to be on call on a regular rotation within the Sudbury Ground Control Group.
Why choose Glencore?
Working at Glencore means choosing a safe environment where well-being, respect, fairness and integrity are top priorities. Glencore offers a range of career opportunities leading to a variety of paths within the company.
Additionally, Glencore Canada offers a series of benefits including:
- Attractive salary
- Comprehensive benefits
- Performance Bonus
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
- Opportunities to build your network
Through our IDEAL framework (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advancement and Local), Glencore is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as Indigenous people, women, the LGBTQ2S+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.