B2Gold Corp.

Chief Mine Engineer

LocationNunavut, NU

About This Job


The Company

B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project under construction in northern Canada, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland.


Position


Chief Mine Engineer, Nunavut


Location and Reporting Structure

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.


Responsibilities

Manage the open pit/underground planning and engineering teams, ensuring that construction, development, production, safety and quality targets are achieved;
Oversee mine planning including open pit/underground design, scheduling, drill and blast, load and haul, mine waste, and development and stope optimization and design to ensure efficient and optimal reserve extraction;
Coordinate, supervise and ensure timely preparation of Daily, Short, and Medium Term Planning and schedule functions for the open pit and underground projects;
Oversee geotechnical analysis, QAQC and monitoring according to regulation and industry standards;
Participate in long-term and optimization projects with the corporate technical team; Review and approve designs, plans and schedules;
Contribute to costings and annual and Life of Mine (LOM) budgeting;
Facilitate learning opportunities for and assist with the professional development of the mine engineering team and other technical services staff;
Liaise and coordinate with geology, geotechnical, open-pit and underground department to achieve operational objectives; and
Analyze development and production data to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.


Desired Competencies and Requirements

Ten (10) years of experience in hard rock mining inclusive of both underground and open pit extraction. In addition, five (5) years of experience in overseeing the work of senior level engineers and specialized professional level staff;
Bachelor's degree in geological/mine engineering (BEng);
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and membership in the Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist or ability to obtain same. Professional registration is mandatory; and
Demonstrated proficiency overseeing open pit and underground mining techniques including drill and blast, load and haul, long hole open stoping, backfill, ventilation, dewatering, and scheduling. Experience in the development phase of a mine or major project with exposure to budgeting and long-range scheduling and supervision of the mine planning function.


Compensation and Benefits

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.


Application and Contact Information

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.

B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.


Closing Date

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST May 23rd, 2025, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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