mining engineer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Supervise and co-ordinate the work of technicians, technologists, survey personnel and other engineers and scientists

- Advise on drilling and blasting methods for mining, construction or demolition

- Design, develop and implement computer applications for mine and supportive structure design and mapping, or for monitoring mine conditions

- Plan and supervise the development, operation and maintenance of mines

- Prepare operations and project estimates, schedules and reports

- Implement and co-ordinate mine safety programs

- Design and plan various types of dams

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

- AutoCAD

- MS Access

- MS Excel

- MS Outlook

- MS PowerPoint

- MS Word

- Mining technology

Mining experience

- Surface mines or quarries

Area of work experience

- Operations or production

- Project planning

Mining design specialization

- Blasting and materials handling

- Waste and tailings disposal

- Land reclamation

Area of specialization

- Underground or surface mine design or construction

- Mining and exploration

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

- Willing to travel

- Travel expenses paid by employer

- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Fast-paced environment

- Work under pressure

- Attention to detail

- Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

- Efficient interpersonal skills

- Excellent oral communication

- Excellent written communication

- Initiative

- Judgement

- Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan

- Disability benefits

- Health care plan

- Paramedical services coverage

- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Bonus

- Group insurance benefits

- Life insurance

Long term benefits

- Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

- Learning/training paid by employer

- On-site amenities

- On-site housing options

- On-site recreation and activities

- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

- Team building opportunities

- Transportation provided by employer

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

- Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for Indigenous people

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities

- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities