Intermediate Open Pit Mining Engineer

Stantec; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Vancouver is seeking an intermediate mining engineer to join our western Canadian mining team. You will contribute to open pit design, mine planning and scheduling, and provide field support for projects ranging from scoping to closure.

Applicants should have strong communication, experience with mining software, and be willing to travel. A degree in mining engineering and 5+ years of experience are required, with eligibility for EIT or P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mining engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ industry or consulting experience.
• Eligible for registration as an EIT or P.Eng. with EGBC.
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving abstract.

Responsibilities

• Data evaluation and interpretation including equipment productivity, costing and resource definition.
• Open pit optimization, mine planning, scheduling and pit design.
• Haul cycle calculations and cost estimation for mining equipment fleets.
• Site operational support for short, mid and long-range planning.
• Support for environmental, geotechnical and tailings planning groups on large projects.
• Comply with and actively participate in safety programs.

Skills

Data evaluation

Open pit design

Mine planning

Cost estimation

Safety programs

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Hexagon Minesight

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mining engineering

Tools

Hexagon Minesight

Deswik

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Your Opportunity

Stantec Consulting’s mining team consists of more than 800 engineers and technicians working from offices around the globe. The mining group is composed of Mining, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Engineers as well as Geologists providing services primarily to the mining industry. Our western Canadian mining team is based in Calgary and Vancouver and works for mining clients across a wide range of commodities, as well as supporting Stantec’s North American and international offices. Projects range from scoping level mine planning and design through to feasibility studies, permitting and operational support and into reclamation and closure activities. As part of Stantec’s mining team, you will be part of a highly motivated team involved in mine engineering studies, ranging from open pit mine design and scheduling through capital and operating cost estimates. Stantec’s mining team pride ourselves on our ability to develop real-world solutions to mining problems and as part of our team you will develop the skills related to a wide variety of areas from feasibility to closure in developing and evaluating mining operations. Your education and work experience will provide you with the ability to work as a productive member of Stantec’s integrated mining team.

Applicants must be prepared to travel and to potentially be in the field for assignment intervals of 1 to 2 weeks if projects require on-site support. This role is classified as full‑time with benefits. Standard work week is 37.5 but additional time may be required depending upon workload and project requirements (overtime is compensated at straight-time rate for this position).

Your Key Responsibilities

We have an immediate opening for an intermediate level mining engineer to be based out of our Vancouver office. Applicants must possess strong computer skills as well as good written and verbal communication skills. Operational experience, and/or familiarity with the Hexagon mine design and planning software will be considered an asset. The individual should also be willing to travel for project work as required, although work would primarily be carried out of the individual’s home office.

Responsibilities and essential job tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

• Data evaluation and interpretation including equipment productivity, costing and resource definition
• Open pit optimization, mine planning, scheduling and pit design
• Haul cycle calculations and cost estimation for mining equipment fleets
• Site operational support for short, mid and long-range planning
• Support for our environmental, geotechnical and tailings planning groups in the development and design of large mining and closure projects.
• Comply with and actively participate in Stantec and client safety programs.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both written and oral communication).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Experience with mine planning and design software is an asset (ex. Hexagon Minesight, Deswik)
• Work experience in mining or resource industries is an asset.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mining engineering.
• Preferred minimum of 5 years’ industry or consulting experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and satisfactory Driver's Abstract, per Stantec's Safe Driving Policy.
• Eligible for registration as an EIT or P.Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC).

This position may have additional qualification requirements depending on work assignments. Additional qualifications will be defined in Project Specific Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Plans.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$78,900.00 - $114,400.00 Annually

Pay Transparency:

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary:

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.