Chief Mining Engineer

Verrus; Ontario; On-site; CAD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in mining is seeking an Executive Mining Recruiter to lead the engineering team for an underground gold mine in Ontario. The role focuses on planning and mentoring while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should hold a P.Eng or eligibility and have significant underground mining experience. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and the potential for relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a leadership or chief role in underground narrow vein gold mining.
• Strong track record of leadership and mentoring in technical teams.
• Experience with start-up or restart mine projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team in planning and scheduling activities.
• Develop mine plans and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with geology, operations, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Technical planning

Underground mining experience

Mentoring

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or eligibility in Ontario

Tools

Deswik or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Base pay range: CA$190,000.00 / yr - CA$220,000.00 / yr

This range is provided by Verrus. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Role title : Executive Mining Recruiter | Expert Partner for Mining & Metals | Dedicated to Sourcing Exceptional Talent for Clients Across the World.

Location : Red Lake, Ontario (FIFO or Residential)

Roster : Local FIFO 5 : 2 or 4 : 3

Relocation : Options to Red Lake, Thunder Bay, or Winnipeg (or commutable towns).

About the Operation

An underground gold mine in the Red Lake district is ramping up production and building a high-performing technical team. The project is fully permitted, with infrastructure in place and strong growth potential.

Role Overview

The Chief Mine Engineer is a daily critical leadership role in the Technical Services team, responsible for mine planning, scheduling, and reporting as the operation ramps up. The role demands narrow vein underground gold experience and the ability to lead, mentor, and build a capable engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team across planning, scheduling, ground control, ventilation, and reporting.
• Develop and deliver Life-of-Mine, annual, and short / mid-term mine plans.
• Ensure designs align to narrow vein mining methods and economic ore extraction.
• Deliver budgets, forecasts, and technical reports to site leadership.
• Collaborate closely with geology, operations, and maintenance teams to optimize mine performance.
• Mentor junior engineers, surveyors, and technical staff.
• Provide input on capital projects and infrastructure development.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario mining regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or eligibility in Ontario.
• Underground narrow vein gold mining experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or chief role.
• Advanced technical planning and reporting skills (Deswik or equivalent).
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability.
• Start-up / restart mine experience strongly preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industry

• Mining

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