Engineer, Mine (Mount Milligan)

Centerra Gold Inc.; Fort St. James; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Health & dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension with company match

Employee assistance program

Wellness spending account

Annual bonus

Employee share purchase plan

Parental leave top-up

Job summary

Centerra Gold Inc. in Fort St. James (Mount Milligan Mine) seeks an Engineer, Mine to join the operations team on a 14/14 rotation with 12-hour days, with camp accommodations provided.

You will develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and mid-range mine plans, coordinating production, waste, haulage, drill and blast, geotechnical, permitting, and other constraints. Reporting to the Mine Engineering Superintendent, you will mentor engineers and support budgeting and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Engineering in Mining or related discipline.
• Registered or eligible as a Professional Engineer with EGBC within one year.
• Valid driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly mine plan schedules for production mining and waste placement.
• Monitor progress to align short- and long-term plans.
• Design dumps, ramps, walls and short-term designs as required.
• Design and optimize pit shells and assess risk in the mine plan.
• Report mine plan schedules to senior leaders and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Mentoring EITs

Safety mindset

Education

B.Sc. Engineering in Mining

Professional Engineer (EGBC) eligible

Valid driver’s licence

Job description

• Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team
• Boost your career by joining an established organization
• Receive a competitive salary of $100,000 - $135,000, plus bonus and benefits

• Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team
• Boost your career by joining an established organization
• Receive a competitive salary of $100,000 - $135,000, plus bonus and benefits

About Centerra Gold

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.

For more information, please see our website.

About Mount Milligan Mine

Located approximately 155 kilometers northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.

Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi‑FI, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.

Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

About The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer, Mine to join our Mount Milligan Mine (MTM) operations site.

This role operates on a rotation of 14 days on/14 days off at a 12-hour daily schedule with camp accommodations provided.

Reporting to the Mine Engineering Superintendent, the Mine Engineer Mid-Range Planning is responsible for developing and maintaining monthly, quarterly, and rolling mid-range mine plans that translate the annual mine plan into practical, executable mining sequences. The position integrates production, waste placement, haulage, drill and blast, geotechnical, tailings construction, permitting, and operational constraints into coordinated plans and designs. The role monitors plan execution, identifies emerging risks and opportunities, supports corrective planning, contributes to budgeting and forecasting, and provides technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and EITs.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Prepare monthly and quarterly mine plan schedules for production mining and waste placement.
• Monitor mining and dam construction progress to ensure consistent alignment between short and long-term plans.
• Design dumps, ramps, interim walls and other short-term designs as required.
• Design and optimize pit shells.
• Identify risk and opportunities in the mine plan.
• Report and present mine plan schedules to senior leaders.
• Provide technical assistance to mine operations team.
• Provide short-term planning coverage, support and mentorship to short-range planning positions.
• Plan, execute, and close out engineering projects and studies, managing scope, schedule, and cost.
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget and all mine plans.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:

Education, Designations and Permits

• B.Sc. Engineering in Mining or a related engineering discipline.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer with EGBC within one year of appointment.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Experience

• Minimum five years of progressive experience in mine planning, preferably in a large-scale open-pit mining environment.
• Developing mine designs, production schedules, and material movement plans.
• Integrating geotechnical, blasting, environmental, and equipment constraints into mine plans.
• Supporting annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range mine planning is preferred.
• Coordinating technical projects, consultants, or contractors is an asset.

Core Competencies

• Excellent ability to plan, prioritize, and solve problems.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work effectively with operations and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Sound judgment when balancing short-term production requirements with longer-term mine plan objectives.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and responsible mine planning.
• Ability to mentor EITs and provide constructive technical review.

Working Conditions

• Work involves a camp-based role at the Mount Milligan Mine site with a set work schedule on a 14/14, 12 hours per day.
• Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts, up to 12 hours in duration.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Mount Milligan is a safety-sensitive environment and promotes a drug & alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a ZERO – TOLERANCE policy, with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs/paraphernalia on site.
• Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from Prince George, Fort St. James and Mackenzie.

About The Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structure based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

• Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
• Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
• Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
• Company-sponsored pension with Company match
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account
• Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
• Parental leave top-up program
• Professional development within the organization
• Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.