Position Overview Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking to hire a Civil Engineer with a mining and/or heavy industrial background to join our growing team. We are looking for an individual to join us on a full-time basis in our Vancouver or Toronto office. This is a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. About Us Giffen is a Canadian company with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions, specializing in the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors. At Giffen, we take pride in our ability to deliver flexible strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We value relationships above all else within our team and with our clients. We hold our team to the highest level of accountability to ensure we provide tailored solutions to successfully execute our clients projects. We believe that open communication is the key to fostering reliable and lasting relationships within our company and those with whom we conduct business. Key Responsibilities Earthworks Engineering & Technical Leadership Lead engineering and design for major earthworks scopes, including: Site grading and overall site development Earthworks for process plants, haul roads, laydown areas, and site pads Excavation, embankments, slopes, berms, and cut/fill optimization Surface water management for earthworks areas (ditches, channels, culverts, ponds) Develop and review earthworks design criteria, standards, and QA/QC practices. Conduct advanced engineering calculations, including runoff, drainage routing, slope stability coordination (with geotechnical consultants), and cut/fill analysis. Oversee development of 3D civil models, grading plans, and constructionready earthworks packages. Project Delivery & Management Own all civil earthworks scopes across multiple simultaneous projects. Prepare and manage discipline budgets, schedules, estimates, and work plans. Provide senior-level review of design deliverables, drawings, and calculations. Support construction with field reviews, RFI responses, and design clarifications. Client, Stakeholder & Rightsholder Engagement Act as the primary earthworks technical contact for owners and project partners. Build and maintain strong longterm relationships with clients. Support proposal development, fee estimates, and business development activities. Team Support & Mentorship Provide guidance and mentorship to intermediate and junior engineers. Support internal development of design standards, templates, and workflows. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and practical problemsolving. Documentation & Reporting Prepare and lead technical reports, design briefs, specifications, and review documents. Ensure all earthworks engineering aligns with EGBC requirements and industry best practices. Qualifications + Experience Degree in Engineering with Civil/Structural focus from an accredited university. Registered (or eligible to) as a P.Eng. with EGBC. 7+ years progressive experience as a Civil Engineer on mining and/or heavy industrial projects. Civil3D Experience. Familiar with greenfield and brownfield mining projects in both openpit and underground mine design. Excellent organizational, technical, communication and computer skills. Adaptable and innovative with a love of learning and drive to constantly improve. Welldeveloped organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects. What We Offer Giffen is an open, welcoming, accepting, and positive space for all our employees and contractors. Here are some of the perks of working for us! Encourage continual learning through courses and conferences. Support professional designation certification. Connect through monthly, continuous performance management meetings. Invest in our people through a variety of corporate programs. Host companywide social events. Why Join Our Team? Small, growing team. Competitive compensation package including RRSP matching program. Comprehensive Benefits. Flexible WorkFromHome options and schedule. Short + LongTerm Incentives. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Civil Engineer