Consultant, Mining Engineer

Phase Consulting; Canada; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phase Consulting in Canada seeks a Junior Mining Engineering Consultant to support mining engineering and technical consulting assignments across open pit and underground operations, under the guidance of senior engineers.

You will gain experience in mine planning, production analysis, and technical studies while delivering practical recommendations to clients. This role is remote from anywhere in Canada with occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in mining operations, mine engineering, or mining consulting.
• Exposure to mine planning, production analysis, operational improvement, or mining engineering analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support mining engineering consulting assignments across open pit and underground mining operations.
• Assist with mine planning, mine design, production scheduling, and technical analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Geological Engineering

Tools

Mine planning software

Job description

Location/Work Arrangement: Remote from anywhere in Canada, with flexibility to travel occasionally for client meetings, project site visits, and team collaboration.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

Our client is an established international mining engineering consulting firm with a growing presence in Canada. Their multidisciplinary team works with mining companies across the project lifecycle, providing practical, innovative, and data-driven solutions across a range of commodities, mining methods, and jurisdictions.

As their Canadian consulting practice continues to grow, they are seeking a Junior Mining Engineering Consultant to join their team and work alongside experienced mining engineers, technical specialists, and consultants on a diverse range of mining projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career mining professional who is looking to build both their technical engineering and consulting experience while gaining exposure to different mining operations, clients, commodities, and project environments.

Position Overview

The Junior Consultant will support a variety of mining engineering and technical consulting assignments, with exposure to mine planning, mine design, scheduling, production analysis, operational improvement, and technical studies.

Working under the guidance of experienced mining engineers and consultants, the successful candidate will contribute to project deliverables, analyze technical and operational information, and help develop practical recommendations for clients.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys analytical problem-solving, working with data, learning from experienced professionals, and applying engineering knowledge to real-world mining challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Mining Engineering & Technical Support

• Support mining engineering consulting assignments across open pit and underground mining operations.
• Assist with mine planning, mine design, production scheduling, and technical analysis.
• Support production analysis and evaluation of mining performance.
• Assist with operational improvement initiatives and technical studies.
• Analyze mining and operational data to evaluate different scenarios and identify potential opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development of practical, data-driven engineering recommendations.
• Assist experienced engineers with technical assessments, calculations, and project deliverables.

Project & Consulting Support

• Prepare technical information, calculations, reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for client deliverables.
• Participate in internal project meetings and contribute to technical discussions.
• Support client-facing assignments under the direction of senior consultants and project leaders.
• Work collaboratively with mining engineers, geologists, and other technical specialists.
• Manage assigned tasks effectively while maintaining accuracy, quality, and project timelines.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of consulting methodologies, tools, and technical best practices.

Professional Development

• Learn from experienced mining consultants and technical specialists across a variety of projects.
• Develop consulting, technical analysis, communication, and client-management skills.
• Build exposure to different commodities, mining methods, and operating environments.
• Take increasing responsibility for technical work as experience and capability develop.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3+ years of experience in mining operations, mine engineering, or mining consulting.
• Exposure to one or more of the following areas:
• Mine planning
• Production analysis
• Operational improvement
• Mining engineering analysis
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with exposure to any of the following will be considered an asset:

• Both surface/open pit and underground mining environments.
• Mining engineering consulting or project-based work.
• Industry-standard mine planning and scheduling software.
• Technical studies or feasibility-related work.
• Preparing technical reports or engineering documentation.
• Presenting technical information or findings to internal or external stakeholders.
• Working within multidisciplinary engineering or consulting teams.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities.
• A genuine interest in mining engineering and technical consulting.
• Ability to interpret technical and operational data and draw logical conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.
• Strong written communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work while meeting project deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn across different commodities, mining methods, and client environments.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to take on new technical challenges.

The successful candidate should be comfortable with:

• Working remotely from anywhere in Canada.
• Occasional travel for client meetings, project site visits, and team collaboration.
• Working with multidisciplinary technical teams across different locations and jurisdictions.
• Adapting to different client environments, mining operations, and project requirements.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in mining engineering consulting while working alongside experienced professionals and gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work on diverse mining projects across different commodities and jurisdictions.
• Gain exposure to both technical mining engineering and consulting.
• Develop practical mine planning, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Learn directly from experienced mining engineers and technical specialists.
• Build client-facing and consulting capabilities early in your career.
• Contribute to meaningful projects and practical solutions for mining clients.
• Develop a long-term career within a growing international consulting practice.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an early-career mining professional who is eager to develop their technical skills and build a career in mining consulting.

The ideal candidate doesn't need to know everything yet. We're looking for someone with a solid technical foundation, strong analytical abilities, curiosity, and the willingness to learn from experienced professionals.

If you enjoy solving technical problems, working with mining data, learning about different operations, and applying engineering principles to practical challenges, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your mining engineering career.

If you're interested in building your experience within a collaborative consulting environment and working on a diverse range of mining projects, we'd love to hear from you.