Intermediate Underground Mine Planner/EIT - Flights & Accommodation provided

Careermine

Emo Township

On-site

CAD 171,000 - 178,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with quarterly
Extended Health & Dental benefits
Company RRSP contributions

Job summary

Coeur Mining's Rainy River operation in Ontario is hiring a Senior Underground Mining Engineer to mentor planners, ensure short-term design requirements are met, and drive the 3-month forecast and project execution. The role requires strong leadership and a background in underground mining with Deswik and related tools.

Based in a remote camp setting with a 14/14 rotation, you will report to the Senior Mine Engineer - Planning and collaborate across engineering and operations to deliver safe,

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. degree or Mining Technology diploma in Mining Engineering or suitable technical skills.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an underground mine.
  • Project coordination and project costing experience would be an asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop practical, safe and cost-effective solutions.
  • Proficiency with mine planning software (Deswik IS, Deswik CAD, EPS, Mine 2-4D, Vulcan, Microsoft Office).
  • Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening).
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work with diverse cultures and mentor junior EITs.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor the Mine Planning team and promote a culture of safety.
  • Manage short-term Deswik schedule (0-3 months).
  • Oversee underground project alignment and execution.
  • Coordinate workflow between Operations Planning and Mine Planning teams.
  • Provide input and reviews on stoping and development designs.
  • Assist with longhole drill and blast design, development design, and plan sequencing.
  • Review and optimize mine sequences to improve efficiency.
  • Convert LT/MT linework into executable short-term linework.
  • Report monthly and quarterly KPI's; support reserve and resource generation.

Skills

Mentoring
Communication
Team collaboration
Safety culture
Leadership

Education

B.Sc. in Mining Engineering
Mining Technology diploma

Tools

Deswik IS
Deswik CAD
EPS
Mine 2-4D
Vulcan
Microsoft Office

Job description

Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit www.coeur.com to learn more.

Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

  • A stimulating values-based work environment
  • A culture of collaboration and inclusion
  • Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
  • Career development opportunities
  • A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
  • A competitive total compensation program
  • A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

About Coeur Mining:

Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.

Rainy River

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.

The Rainy River mine, located adjacent to the Ontario/Minnesota border is 65 kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

About the Role

Schedule: 14 days on / 14 days off rotation

Hours: 12-hour shifts (6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

Reports To: Senior Underground Mining Engineer

Position Overview:

Reporting directly to the Senior Mine Engineer - Planning, key objectives of this position is to mentor the mine planners, ensure the short-term design requirements are met, complete the 3 month forecast and facilitate underground mine projects execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Help create and instill a culture of safety as a mentor and trainer of the Mine Planning team.
  • Manage the short term Deswik schedule (0-3mo)
  • Manage underground project alignment and execution
  • Coordinate the workflow between the Operations Planning and Mine Planning teams.
  • Provide input, guidance and review on all stoping and development designs.
  • Assist with longhole drill and blast design, development design, and mine plan sequencing and scheduling as required.
  • Review and seek to optimize existing mine sequences to unlock efficiencies through innovative and creative thinking.
  • Conversion of LT/MT linework into executable short-term linework.
  • Report monthly and quarterly KPI's as required.
  • Assist the Longterm planning team with completion of reserve & resource generation, as required.
  • Under the guidance of Senior Engineers, review and update standards and best demonstrated practices in the Engineering department.

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. degree or Mining Technology diploma in Mining Engineering or suitable technical skills.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an underground mine.
  • Project coordination and project costing experience would be an asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop practical, safe and cost-effective solutions.
  • Proficiency with mine planning computer software (Deswik IS, Deswik CAD, EPS, Mine 2-4D, Vulcan, Microsoft Office).
  • Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening).
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Ability to positively interact with co-workers and team members.
  • Ability to work with a diverse mix of cultures.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior EITs
  • Valid driver's license and ability to work in a remote camp environment.

Working Conditions

  • 90% office / 10% underground work environment.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $120,000 to $125,000.

*Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration

Why Coeur?

  • Highly competitive base salary and quarterly incentive program.
  • Extended Health & Dental benefits with short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Company-matched RRSP contributions.
  • Opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment with exposure to multiple aspects of underground mining.
  • Flights & Camp Provided

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility

Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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