Underground Drill & Blast Planner

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

Underground Drill & Blast Planner, Nunavut

Location and Reporting Structure

Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer - Underground, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.

Responsibilities

- Design and optimize drill and blast plans for stopes and development headings to improve fragmentation, reduce overbreak, and ensure safety.

- Perform stope optimization and reconciliation to enhance operational efficiency, control dilution, and increase ore recovery.

- Conduct field inspections and QA/QC of drill and blast activities, ensuring adherence to standards and identifying improvement opportunities.

- Report on performance metrics including dilution, recovery, cost, and productivity, and support short- and medium-term production scheduling.

- Maintain and develop infrastructure plans such as ventilation raises and service holes, while managing documentation and consumables forecasting.

- Collaborate across departments and ensure compliance with Nunavut regulations and B2Gold’s health, safety, and environmental policies.

Desired Competencies and Requirements

- Three (3) years of underground engineering experience in hard rock mining, including at least one (1) year in a drill and blast role; prior experience working on remote underground mine sites is preferred.

- Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or Geological Engineering; Bachelor of Mining Technology or related with relevant experience will be considered.

- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation and membership in the Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists or ability to obtain is considered an asset.

- Proficient in Deswik (CAD,UGBD) is strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

For informational purposes, the estimated annual earnings are $135,733.00 for 2184 scheduled hours (combined regular hourly rate of $49.25 and overtime rate of $73.88) in a work year.

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 September 12th, 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.