Mining Engineer

Are you someone passionate about reshaping the mining industry from early-stage planning to relinqument and making a positive impact through mine planning work?

If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you. We are growing and are on the lookout for an ambitious Mining Engineer to join our dynamic team. Come be a part of a visionary journey that is all about making a positive impact. This role is open to our Calgary, Saskatoon or Cranbrook offices.

At Okane, we believe that integrated mine closure planning is just the starting point to ‘Help Create a Better Tomorrow’. We work with mining companies to return land responsibly and safely, enabling what comes next to serve both people and the planet. Our work challenges the status quo — we advocate for meaningful partnerships with communities, including Indigenous rightsholders, and design solutions that create lasting financial, environmental, and social value. From early-stage planning through to relinquishment, we’re helping reshape the future of mining — and we’re looking for people who want to be part of that transformation.

Responsibilities:

Team Support and Development

You will support the mine planning team and other technical disciplines by providing guidance, training, and mentorship. Your role will involve helping the team to develop and follow core processes and uphold technical standards. Additionally, you'll promote a culture of safety and well-being for yourself and your colleagues through active leadership in safety practices.

Mine Planning Engineering Expertise

You will leverage an advanced understanding of mining engineering principles to guide the development of design surfaces, schedules, and costs for life of mine, tailings, and closure plans following industry best practices. Also, you will apply foundational mine planning principles to assist in closure plan development.

Proposal Development

You will be responsible for leading the proposal development process by outlining work scopes and estimating both project schedules and costs. Additionally, you will prepare, review, and authenticate advanced technical documentation and reports to guarantee their technical quality and assurance.

Project Management

You will manage all aspects of projects, including overseeing the budget, scope, and schedule. You will also facilitate workshops and conduct risk assessments and analyses with various stakeholders and external project support.

Stakeholder Interaction

You will interact competently with both internal and external stakeholders who possess varying levels of expertise. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients is crucial, as it helps foster existing relationships and can lead to generating new leads, opportunities, or referrals.

Mine Planning Investigation

You will help review mine planning investigations to support tailings and mine projects, including site investigations and monitoring data. Experience with trade-off studies and resource evaluation techniques is advantageous.

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Why Join Okane?

At Okane, we're committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where every individual is valued for their unique contributions. Our dedicated teams span across the globe, connecting people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Our workplace culture is defined by the everyday behaviours of our team and driven by our Core Values: Passionate, Thoughtful & Caring, Smart & Clever, Positive and Humble.

We believe in flexibility, work-life balance, and an open-door approach to communication.

We believe in personal and professional development, offering opportunities for continuous learning and growth. At Okane, we foster the opportunity for everyone to grow and develop their skills that align with their career path. As we continue to expand our global presence, we're looking for individuals who share our values and are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the mining industry and contribute to sustainable land stewardship, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re a great fit for this role before

Please note that only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.

If you require an adjustment during the recruitment/interview process, please let the HR team know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at Okane, please click here: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Okane Consultants.