Mine Engineer in Training — Design, Planning, & Safety

Discovery-Silver-Corp; Timmins; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Wellness Spending Accounts

Virtual Care & EAP

Job summary

Discovery Kidd in Ontario is seeking a Mine Engineer in Training to join our Kidd Operations team. You will gain hands-on experience across mine design, scheduling, long-term planning, and ground control while supporting practical engineering solutions.

Reporting to the Mine Technical Services Supervisor, you will collaborate with engineering and production staff, assist in meeting production, cost and safety targets, and develop skills toward a professional engineering designation.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mining Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience, including co-op or internship placements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent mining design software.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience with Deswik, MineRP, or other mine planning and scheduling systems (asset).
• Familiarity with database management, data analytics, and dashboarding tools (asset).
• Interest or background in electronics, robotics, or instrumentation (asset).

Responsibilities

• Support mine engineering functions by contributing to design, planning, and scheduling activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering and Production personnel.
• Assist in achieving production, cost, and safety targets.
• Ensure strict adherence to site safety standards, environmental policies, and SOPs.
• Participate in technical studies, data analysis, and implementation of innovative solutions

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Data analytics

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Deswik

MineRP

Job description

Discovery Kidd in Ontario is seeking a Mine Engineer in Training to join our Kidd Operations team. You will gain hands-on experience across mine design, scheduling, long-term planning, and ground control while supporting practical engineering solutions.

Reporting to the Mine Technical Services Supervisor, you will collaborate with engineering and production staff, assist in meeting production, cost and safety targets, and develop skills toward a professional engineering designation.