[Hiring] Senior Mining Engineer @SGS

Role Description

The Senior Mining Engineer will lead mine planning, design, and optimization activities for mining projects from concept through production. Responsibilities include:

• Manage technical studies (PEA, PFS, FS), production schedules, ventilation, and operational improvements.
• Provide mentorship, oversee contractors, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Support resource-to-reserve conversion, project economics, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and evaluate open-pit mine plans and underground mine designs as a consulting mining engineer.
• Apply innovative methodologies to conceptual, pre-feasibility, feasibility, and operating mine projects.
• Prepare and author technical reports, including acting as a Qualified Person (QP) where applicable.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen client relationships.
• Conduct technical and economic evaluations of underground and open-pit mining projects.
• Participate in project budgeting, including feasibility studies, cash flow analyses, NPV, and IRR assessments.
• Design and optimize short-term and long-term open-pit mining plans.
• Prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports and presentations.
• Travel to client sites within Canada and internationally for short-term assignments as required.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of the mining and minerals industry; experience in rock mechanics is considered a strong asset.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including geologists, metallurgists, geotechnical engineers, and environmental specialists.
• Support business development activities, proposals, and client engagement initiatives.
• Knowledgeable in Mine Planning Training, Mine Evaluation, Mine Reclamation Planning, Mine Operation Management, Mine Environment Management, and Equipment selection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Process, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 15 years of technical experience within the mining industry.
• More than 10 years of experience in project evaluation, budgeting, and cost estimation from project initiation through completion.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience, with a proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high standard of quality and accountability.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Additional language proficiency (e.g., French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic) may be required depending on the role and project location.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of mining operations, mine planning, project development, and economic evaluation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Oracle applications is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in one or more mining software packages such as:
  • GEOVIA GEMS
  • Whittle
  • Vulcan
  • Datamine
  • Surpac
  • Micromine
  • Other industry-standard mine planning and resource modeling software
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, professional consulting environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and report preparation.
• Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while also performing effectively independently.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet demanding project schedules.

Benefits

• Salary: $61.55 to $71.80 hourly
• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility