Engineer, Mine (Mount Milligan)

Centerra Gold Inc.

Prince George

On-site

CAD 100,000 - 135,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free travel allowance
Extended health, dental, vision, and旅行
Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
Company-sponsored pension with Company
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Annual Incentive Bonus
Professional development

Job summary

Centerra Gold Inc. in British Columbia seeks an experienced Mine Engineer Mid-Range Planning to translate annual mine planning into actionable schedules at Mount Milligan.

You will integrate production, waste, haulage, drill and blast, and geotechnical constraints into rolling mid-range plans while mentoring engineers and EITs. You will report to the Mine Engineering Superintendent, work on a 14/14 rotation with 12-hour days, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly and quarterly mine plan schedules for production mining and waste placement.
  • Monitor progress to ensure 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.
  • Mentor EITs and support short-range planning positions.
  • Plan, execute, and close out engineering projects and studies within scope, schedule, and cost.
  • Contribute to annual budgeting and long-range mine planning.

Skills

Mine planning
Project coordination
Safety
Communication

Education

B.Sc. Engineering (Mining)
P. Eng./EGBC eligible within 1 year
Valid driver’s licence

Job description

  • Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team
  • Boost your career by joining an establishedorganization
  • 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 leadingNorthAmerican gold and copper producersengaged 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 committedto the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations,promoting the highest standards of ethical business conductofour employees, officers, and directors.

For more information, please see our website .

AboutMount 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 withcomfortablecamp 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 anEngineer, Mine to join ourMount Milligan Mine (MTM) operations site.

This role operates on a rotation of14 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 a14/14, 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 developmentwithin the organization

This is your chance tobe part ofan established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!

PEOPLE FIRST

Respecting the rights of our people, developing and promoting our talent, and creating an inclusive work environment that recognizes the diversity and the unique experiences of our employees is fundamental to our

Respecting the rights of our people, developing and promoting our talent, and creating an inclusive work environment that recognizes the diversity and the unique experiences of our employees is fundamental to our People First mandate.
Centerra Gold puts People First in every region we operate, by committing to nurture an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates the global power of all perspectives. We welcome diverse backgrounds and experience at all our sites, and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or national or ethnic origin. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
To learn more about the industry-leading financial, health, and wellbeing benefits of joining Centerra, please visit this website!

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