Intermediate Open Pit Mining Engineer

Stantec; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Group retirement savings plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an intermediate mining engineer to join our Vancouver-based team. You will contribute to open-pit mine design, scheduling, and cost estimation while supporting multiple disciplines across a broad project scope. Willingness to travel for assignments is required.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a multinational mining group and advancing feasibility, permitting, and closure activities, with a clear path for professional growth and field exposure.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective communication (written and verbal).
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with mine planning/design software is an asset (Hexagon Minesight, Deswik).
• Work experience in mining or resource industries is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Data evaluation and interpretation for 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.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Mine design software assets

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors or Masters in mining engineering

EGBC eligibility

Tools

Hexagon Minesight

Deswik

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-$80,300.00 - $116,500.00 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.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Vancouver

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time