Engineer Mine Co-op

MTW Employment Services; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining operation in Ontario is seeking a Co-op Mining Engineer to assist with planning and drill & blast design for open-pit operations. The successful candidate will design drill patterns, monitor drilling quality, and assist with blast area management. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a bachelor's program in Mining Engineering and have at least one year of relevant experience. This role offers a rotation schedule of 14 days on/off and emphasizes a strong commitment to safety.

Benefits

Company transportation provided from multiple locations

Qualifications

• 1+ years of previous work experience at a mine site (open-pit or gold mining is an asset).
• Physically able to navigate a mine site with obstacles and uneven terrain.
• Experience with CAD software is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design drill patterns using Deswik mining software.
• Monitor drilling progress and quality.
• Design blast sequences using ViewShot3D software.
• Assist with blast area access control and recording blast results.
• Assist with weekly mine plan updates.
• Communicate with engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Strong commitment to safety

Good verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently and in a team

Proficiency in CAD software

Full proficiency in English

Good proficiency in French

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

ViewShot3D

Job description

The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada’s largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with seven other operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Co-op Mining Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Short-Range Planning and Drill & Blast Engineer, the successful candidate will assist with planning and drill & blast design for open-pit operations during the early phases ofmining.

This position will be based in Geraldton, Ontario on a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design drill patterns for our fleet of Pit Viper 235 and SmartROC D65 drills using Deswik mining software.
• Monitor the progress and quality of drilling and pattern loading.
• Design both Nonel and electronic blast sequences for loaded drill patterns using Dyno’s ViewShot3D software.
• Assist operations with blast area access control and record blasts using a drone.
• Document and evaluate blast results.
• Assist the Short-Range Planning Engineer in the weekly updates to the 2-week mine plans.
• Assist the Survey group with processing and preparing survey data.
• Communicate with both the engineering and operations teams to transmit information, drawings and reports.
• Follow proper document control procedures to ensure information is organized and readily accessible.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• 1+ years of previous work experience at a mine site (open-pit and/or gold mining is an asset).

Job Conditions

• Strong commitment to safety.
• Full proficiency in English.
• Good proficiency in French is an asset.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Deswik is an asset.
• Physically able to navigate a mine site with obstacles and uneven terrain.

Certifications

• Valid driver’s license.

Education

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Mining Engineering, second year or above.

Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.

Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.