Senior Mining Engineer – Planning

Senior Mining Engineer – Planning
Location: Northern Ontario
 
About the Company
We are a trusted workforce solutions provider based in Northern Ontario, supporting leading mining and industrial operations across Canada. Recognized by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies, we are committed to delivering skilled professionals who contribute to safe, efficient, and high-performing operations in both surface and underground environments.
 
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Mining Engineer – Planning will:

•  Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans
• Support the preparation and optimization of Life of Mine (LOM) plans, including sequencing and stope design
• Monitor plan performance and conduct reconciliation and variance analysis
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking activities
• Identify production constraints and recommend practical, data-driven solutions
• Collaborate closely with operations, geology, and technical services teams to ensure effective plan execution
• Evaluate underground infrastructure capacity, including ventilation, dewatering, and electrical systems
• Maintain and update planning models, schedules, and databases
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and EITs
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in mine planning processes and tools

 
Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline
• 5 years of underground mining experience, with a strong focus on mine planning
• Solid experience in short- and medium-term planning, with exposure to LOM planning considered an asset
• Experience supporting budgeting and cost analysis in a mining environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities across multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, MinePlan, Vulcan, Datamine, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• P.Eng. or eligibility for registration is preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 (adjustable based on experience)
• Pension / RRSP
• Vacation: 3 weeks
• Relocation assistance available

 
Working Conditions

• Underground mining environment
• 4/3 rotational schedule
• Fast-paced, production-driven setting

 
Eligibility

• Must meet employment eligibility requirements
• Subject to site safety standards

 
How to Apply

• Submit your resume for confidential consideration
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Vacancy Status
Existing vacancy
 
AI Disclosure
We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or select applicants