Jr. Mining Engineer / EIT - Underground

BBA Consultants; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a Jr. Mining Engineer / EIT - Underground for their Sudbury location, with options in Toronto. This role is ideal for recent graduates or those with one to two years in mining consulting.

Responsibilities include applying engineering design methods, assisting in project tasks, and preparing relevant reports. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• One or two years of relevant experience in underground mining.
• Ability to register as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply established calculation and design methods.
• Receive theoretical and practical training on various work phases.
• Assist engineers and designers with accurate data collection.
• Prepare reports, specifications, estimates, and tenders.

Skills

Client-oriented

Adaptable

Positive peer relationships

Quick learner

Results-oriented

Action-oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mining or Geological Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Datamine

MineSched

Vulcan

Minesight

Job description

Jr. Mining Engineer / EIT - Underground

Job available in these locations

Sudbury, ON, Canada Toronto, ON, Canada

Job title: Jr. Mining Engineer / EIT - Underground

Type of position: Regular

Work location: Sudbury (Toronto also available)

Description

This position is for recent university graduates from regular or CO‑OP programs, yet candidates with one or two years of experience working for a mining company or a consulting company are also encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills, and be a team player.

By joining our team, your role will be to collaborate with members of multidisciplinary teams (engineers, technicians, drafters and other colleagues) on one or several projects. You will perform functions related to engineering such as studies, preliminary and detailed engineering, commissioning or site secondment.

Responsibilities

• Apply established calculation and design methods
• Receive theoretical and practical training on the various work phases in line with own knowledge from formal courses
• Take part in preparing reports, specifications, estimates and tenders
• Provide assistance to engineers, designers and technicians when performing tasks requiring accuracy in both calculations and data collection
• Respect recommended work methods
• Understand, master and apply the profession's practice guidelines

Skills

• Client‑oriented
• Adaptable
• Ability to maintain positive peer relationships
• Ability to learn on the fly and aptitude for self‑development
• Results‑oriented
• Action‑oriented

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Mining or Geological Engineering from a recognized university
• Ability to register as a Professional Engineer in Canada
• One or two years of relevant experience in underground mining
• Experience with mine planning software such as Deswik, Datamine, MineSched, Vulcan, or Minesight
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Asset: Budgeting, estimating and scheduling experience with financial modelling skills
• Asset: Experience in mine equipment selection
• Asset: Capital cost and operating cost estimates
• Asset: Underground mining and operations experience
• Travel to domestic and occasionally international destinations is required (minimum 30% of the time)

BBA is committed to promoting diversity and employment equity. We thank you for your interest in our firm. Please note that only those candidates selected will be contacted.