Geomorphic Designer
VAST ABSammanfattning
VAST is a consultancy specializing in geomorphic landform design, focusing on mine closure landforms that mimic natural landscapes. The position involves landform design, including conceptual and detailed work for mine closure and waste rock management, as well as site investigations and monitoring. The role is based in Sweden, Australia, or Canada, and offers training in landform design for the right candidate.Jobbet i korthet
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Training in landform design provided for the successful candidate.
Ansök senast: 2026-11-24
Publicerad: 2026-11-14
Beskrivning
About VAST
VAST is a geomorphic landform design consultancy. We design mine closure landforms that behave like natural landscapes, and we work directly with mining clients in Sweden, Australia and Canada.
The role
The main role is landform design, including conceptual and detailed design for mine closure and waste rock management. Other responsibilities include reference site investigations, landform monitoring (including sediment and hydrology monitoring), research and innovation, and technical reporting and writing. We will train the successful candidate in landform design. Prior design experience is welcome but not required.
Requirements
Education (required): A relevant degree of at least two years' post-secondary study in one of: landscape architecture, geomorphology, geography, geology, mining or mine closure engineering, environmental or civil engineering, forestry, or a related discipline.
Essential experience: at least 2 years of relevant experience in GIS, fluvial or sediment monitoring, or applied research.
Essential skills:
Advanced GIS skills, for example ArcGIS, QGIS or Python.
Knowledge of fluvial geomorphology, sediment transport and erosion rates, and how to monitor them.
Clear technical writing in English.
Desirable: background in landform or geomorphic design, mine closure or waste rock; field survey and remote sensing skills (total station, GNSS, drone photogrammetry, LiDAR).
No prior landscape architecture experience is required.
Language: English, required.
Please include CV with your application.
VAST is a geomorphic landform design consultancy. We design mine closure landforms that behave like natural landscapes, and we work directly with mining clients in Sweden, Australia and Canada.
The role
The main role is landform design, including conceptual and detailed design for mine closure and waste rock management. Other responsibilities include reference site investigations, landform monitoring (including sediment and hydrology monitoring), research and innovation, and technical reporting and writing. We will train the successful candidate in landform design. Prior design experience is welcome but not required.
Requirements
Education (required): A relevant degree of at least two years' post-secondary study in one of: landscape architecture, geomorphology, geography, geology, mining or mine closure engineering, environmental or civil engineering, forestry, or a related discipline.
Essential experience: at least 2 years of relevant experience in GIS, fluvial or sediment monitoring, or applied research.
Essential skills:
Advanced GIS skills, for example ArcGIS, QGIS or Python.
Knowledge of fluvial geomorphology, sediment transport and erosion rates, and how to monitor them.
Clear technical writing in English.
Desirable: background in landform or geomorphic design, mine closure or waste rock; field survey and remote sensing skills (total station, GNSS, drone photogrammetry, LiDAR).
No prior landscape architecture experience is required.
Language: English, required.
Please include CV with your application.
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Geomorphic Designer
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