Mine Planning Engineer

Job Summary/Purpose

- The Mine Planning Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining short to medium-term (0–12 month) mine plans and schedules to support safe and efficient production. The role focuses on optimizing open pit operations, improving planning accuracy, and supporting operational performance through data-driven decision-making.

- The incumbent will also provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS

- Supports site-based open pit mining operations

- Responsible for short-term planning, scheduling, and reporting deliverables

- Supervises 2 direct reports plus contractors

- Works closely with operations, geology, geotechnical, and corporate teams

- Primarily site-based with collaboration across departments

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain 0–12 month mine plans aligned with operational targets

- Monitor and reconcile actual performance against plan; adjust forecasts accordingly

- Optimize mine design, scheduling, grade control, and minimize dilution

- Review and improve drill and blast designs to optimize fragmentation

- Track and report KPIs including production rates, stripping ratios, and ore delivery

- Prepare monthly and weekly plans, reports, and end-of-month reconciliations

- Support annual budgeting and business planning processes

- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

- Promote and maintain high safety standards and actively participate in safety initiatives

- Collaborate with geotechnical and geology teams to incorporate guidance into plans

- Provide direction to contract miners to maximize productivity and efficiency

- Manage consultants and contractors on engineering-related projects

- Contribute to engineering studies and improvement projects

- Present plans and results to site leadership and stakeholders

- Mentor and coach Mine Technologists and junior personnel

- Provide support for surveying and sampling as required

- Participate in continuous improvement and innovation initiatives

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education And Experience Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent

- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible for registration with PEO

- 0–3 years of experience in an open pit mining environment

- Experience with mine planning and scheduling practices preferred

- Experience with Hexagon mining software (e.g., MinePlan) considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

- Strong understanding of open pit mining operations and mine design

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

- Knowledge of mineral economics and cash flow modeling is an asset

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to evaluate and optimize mine plans using data and performance metrics

- Effective communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

- Strong organizational and planning skills

- Leadership and mentoring capabilities

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively

- Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment

- Strong commitment to safety, environmental, and sustainability standards