Lead Engineer - Capital Projects

Lake Shore Gold; Timmins; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mine Performance Plan incentive (bonus)

Long‑Term Incentive Plan

Sign‑on bonus for eligible positions

Relocation assistance available for eligible positions

Flexible work schedules

Company‑paid extended medical benefits

Wellness spending account

Company‑paid pension plan

Long‑term disability coverage

Telemedicine virtual primary care

Competitive paid vacation entitlements

Job summary

Lake Shore Gold is seeking a Lead Engineer for Capital Projects to support the Bell Creek Shaft expansion project in Timmins, Ontario. This full-time role demands a licensed professional engineer with a strong background in mining projects.

The ideal candidate will drive project execution, manage engineering teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary between $140,000 - $180,000, plus benefits including relocation assistance and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in underground mining.
• Over 10 years’ experience in engineering and/or projects.
• Experience with mining projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between engineering consultants and execution team.
• Ensure QA/QC is performed on all new installations.
• Produce project schedule and updates using project planning software.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Proficient in project planning software

Strong oral and written communication

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Education

Licensed professional engineer

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Deswik

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are looking to hire a Lead Engineer, Capital Projects to join our Timmins Operations team in Timmins, ON to play a key role in the Bell Creek Shaft expansion project on a full‑time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday‑Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10hrs/day.

This position offers a base salary range of $140,000‑$180,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience. This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.

This role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp‑based position.

The Lead Engineer, Capital Projects will support the implementation of capital projects during design, build, close‑out, and operational readiness phases. They will produce accurate, timely reporting on project phases, milestones, and present updates. They will ensure work standards and requirements are met or exceeded while complying with all applicable laws, rules, policies, and regulations. Regular update presentations to senior management and corporate personnel are required, thus excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between the Mechanical/Structural/Electrical Engineering consultants and the execution team.
• Help execute the operational plan for completing the project.
• Ensure QA/QC is performed on all new installations.
• Produce project schedule and updates using project planning software.
• Assist with the development, optimisation and implementation of project plans to ensure budget, schedule and overall objectives are achieved safely and economically.
• Supervise other engineering staff.
• Ensure layouts, prints and drawings are produced accurately and delivered on time.
• Monitor progress and report performance against the project plan.
• Measure earned value of the project.
• Facilitate daily and weekly planning meetings with key personnel including contractors to review performance and coordinate activities.
• Monitor compliance and ensure adherence to applicable engineering codes, regulations, safety and environmental practices, performance standards and specifications.
• Troubleshoot problems, analyse and recommend solutions to keep work on plan.
• In consultation with the project team, evaluate alternative optimised methods for execution, detailing costs, benefits and issues, and make recommendations.
• Assist and coordinate special projects arising within the planning and projects teams.
• Lead and coordinate project work with Mine Operations and contractors, managing planning, scheduling and budgeting for each project.

Qualifications

• Licensed professional engineer (or equivalent technical equivalency).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in underground mining.
• Over 10 years’ experience in engineering and/or projects.
• Experience with mining projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Knowledge of tendering/procurement practices.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading an engineering team.
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects forward.
• Proven ability to understand critical timelines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong skills using project planning software such as MS Project, Primavera, Excel, Deswik.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits

• Mine Performance Plan incentive (bonus).
• Long‑Term Incentive Plan.
• Sign‑on bonus for eligible positions.
• Relocation assistance available for eligible positions.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Company‑paid extended medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits.
• Wellness spending account.
• Health Care spending account.
• Company‑paid pension plan with 8% company contribution.
• Basic and accidental life insurance.
• Long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine virtual primary care via Dialogue.
• Competitive paid vacation entitlements.
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Lake Shore Gold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion and compensation, will be based on merit, competence, performance and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.