Chief Mine Engineer - (Crean Hill)

Magna Mining Inc.; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP contribution opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Magna Mining Inc. is seeking a Chief Mine Engineer to lead sustainable and reliable underground engineering, planning and design at Magna's Crean Hill Mine in Sudbury, ON.

You will oversee short- to long-term mine plans, ensure geotechnical, ventilation and hydrogeological integration, manage development projects, budgets, KPIs, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in underground mine engineering.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field required.
• PE designation in Ontario (P.Eng) required or eligible.
• Experience with mine planning software and regulatory safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans.
• Integrate geotechnical, ventilation, and hydrogeological factors into design.
• Collaborate with geology and operations to align plans with models and targets.
• Manage development projects from concept to execution.
• Oversee scheduling, budgeting, and allocation of resources.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety controls.
• Monitor KPIs and improve operation efficiency and development.
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and other departments.
• Provide technical support for daily mining activities.
• Ensure all designs comply with regulatory and environmental standards.
• Prepare reports on mine plans, costs, and milestones.
• Liaise with external consultants, contractors, and regulators.
• Supervise and mentor mine technical services staff.

Skills

Mine planning

Leadership

Underground mining

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting and cost control

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng) in Ontario

Tools

Mine planning software

Job description

Greater Sudbury, Canada | Posted on 08/21/2026

Magna Mining Inc. is a Sudbury-focused, base metal exploration and development company.

Magna Mining’s key objective is to become the next nickel and copper producing company in Canada by executing a growth strategy that is focused exclusively on the historic nickel producing district of Sudbury, ON.

We intend to achieve this objective via the creation of a Sudbury focused, hub and spoke production model, with our existing Shakespeare project as the hub. The path to the creation of a significant new battery metals producing Canadian company is to execute a long term, multi-faceted growth strategy.

Job Description

The Chief Mine Engineer is responsible for sustainable and reliable mine engineering, planning and design to support safe and efficient underground operations at Magna Mining’s Crean Hill Mine.

All Magna Mining team members areexpected to work collaboratively with others, lead the way in health and safety,act with honesty, integrity, and foster an entrepreneurial spirit in pursuit of excellence.

• Oversee the preparation of short, medium, and long-term mineplans.
  
• Ensure integration of geotechnical, ventilation, andhydrogeological considerations into mine design.
  
• Collaborate with geology and operations to ensure mine plansalign with resource models and production targets.
  
• Manage mine development projects from concept to execution.
  
• Oversee scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for minedevelopment and related infrastructure.
  
• Conduct risk assessments and implement controls to ensuresafe development.
  
• Monitor and improve operational efficiency and developmentperformance against KPIs.
  
• Interface with operations, maintenance, and otherdepartments to coordinate development and production.
  
• Provide technical support for daily mining activities andtroubleshoot operational challenges.
  
• Ensure all engineering designs and plans comply withregulatory and environmental standards.
  
• Prepare and present regular reports on mine plans, costtracking, and project milestones.
  
• Liaise with external consultants, contractors, andregulatory agencies as needed.
  
• Supervise and mentor a team of mine technical services supportstaff.
  

Requirements

Qualifications: Formal Education, Certifications or Equivalents

• Bachelor’s degree inMining Engineering or related field.
  
• ProfessionalEngineering designation in Ontario or eligibility to obtain P.Eng in Ontario isrequired.
  
• 8 or more years of experiencein underground mine engineering.
  
• 3 or more years in a leadershiprole.
  
• Expertise in mineplanning software.
  
• Effective leadership andcommunication skills.
  
• Sound knowledge ofunderground mining methods (especially ramp access and lateral development).
  
• Familiarity withregulatory frameworks and safety practices in underground mining.
  
• Budgeting, cost control,and project management expertise.
  

What's in ItforYou?

At Magna Mining Inc. we believe supporting our people is essential to our success. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, RRSP contribution opportunities, and access to employee and family assistance programs to support your well-being and long-term success.

Minimum Salary: $130,000.00

Magna Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Magna Mining. Due to the competitive nature of our recruitment process and the high volume of applications received, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.