Mine Engineering Technician (Ground Control)

Compass-Minerals; Goderich; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Pension plan

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation & sick days

Job summary

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is hiring a Mine Engineering Technician (Ground Control) for our underground salt mine in Goderich, Ontario. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Ground Control Engineer and requires relocation to the Goderich area.

You will support rock mechanics instrumentation, data collection, and rehab planning, with exposure to 3D scanning, GPR surveys, and weekly ventilation surveys to maintain safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience preferred in mining.
• Experience with underground soft rock mining is considered an asset.
• Complete proficiency with Microsoft Office programs is required.
• AutoCAD highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of rock mechanics instrumentation in underground excavations.
• Daily, weekly, monthly gathering of data from underground rock mechanics instruments and analysis.
• Inspection of conditions of underground excavations and drafting rehab plans.
• Complete geologic mapping of underground openings.
• Execute 3D scanning of surface and underground areas for volume measurements.
• Collection of GPR surveys and analysis of data.
• Assist in weekly mine-wide ventilation surveys and corrective actions.
• Complete monthly audits of underground openings for ground conditions.
• Filing and maintenance of engineering drawings and documents.
• Coordinate with mine operations for equipment and instrumentation installation.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Mine Engineering Technician (Ground Control)

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: MINEE002500

• Posted : August 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Description

Explore the potential of being part of something Clearly Essential!

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visitcompassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

We are currently hiring a Mine Engineering Technician (Ground Control) to join the Engineering team at our underground salt mine in Goderich, Ontario. This is not a fly in/fly out position. The candidate must relocate to the Goderich area.

Compass Minerals’ Goderich Salt Mine, located 1,800 feet under Lake Huron, is the largest underground salt mine in the world. The mine is as deep as the CN Tower in Toronto is tall. The rock salt produced at the mine is used to keep citizens in North America safe as they travel through winter snow and ice. The salt is shipped to hundreds of communities around the Great Lakes and along the St. Lawrence Seaway. Some of the salt is trucked to the Compass Minerals plant less than 4 kilometers away, to be packaged for distribution and sale at retailers in North America. The salt is also sold in bulk to manufacturers that make plastics, detergents, disinfectants and other important products.

Goderichis named Canada’s Prettiest Town and is best known for its stunning sunsets. Goderich is a lakeside community of 8,000 people located approximately 1.5 hours from London and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.

How will you contribute to the team?

This non-exempt position functions within a team of other professionals, and reports directly to the Ground Control Engineer within the Engineering Department. This position will assist the Engineering Department in ground control and rock mechanics activities while providing assistance to the planning group with scheduling and drafting.

• Installation and maintenance of rock mechanics instrumentation in underground excavations as required.
• Daily, weekly, monthly gathering of data from underground rock mechanics instruments, as well as formatting and analysis of these data as required.
• Inspection of conditions of underground excavations and drafting of rehab plans as required by the Ground Control Engineer.
• Complete geologic mapping of underground openings as required.
• Execute 3D scanning of surface and underground areas as required for volume and detailed measurements including processing and registration of products.
• Collection of GPR (ground penetrating radar) surveys as required, presentation and analysis of these data.
• Assist in weekly mine-wide ventilation surveys, diagnose issues, develop and communicate corrective actions as required.
• Complete Monthly Audits of underground openings for ground conditions and any changes in roof and wall conditions and ground support integrity.
• Filing and maintenance of engineering drawings and documents.
• Make arrangements with mine operations personnel for equipment requirements, and physical installation of the instrumentation.
• Keep aware of industry best practices and new technologies to improve overall safety and efficiency of the operation.
• Assist Engineering department as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What should you bring to the role?

• Qualified Mine Engineering Technologist or Technician.
• 3-5 years’ experience preferred in mining.
• Experience with underground soft rock mining is considered an asset
• Complete proficiency with Microsoft Office programs is required.
• AutoCAD highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills
• Willingness and ability to work in elevated man lifts (up to about 60 ft above the mine floor) is necessary.

What will you like about us?

• Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
• Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, paid sick and personal floating days.
• Prepare for your Future: Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company contribution.
• Shared Core Values: Our employees share five Core Values in all we do: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Value Creation and High Performance.
• Safety: We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment as we strive toward Zero Harm for our employees, customers and communities.
• Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. We responsibly transform Earth’s natural resources to deliver products that help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives.
• Growth and Development: Our development programs help our employees meet their personal growth goals and are a key driver in our company’s growth.

What is the work schedule?

• This is a Monday-Friday position, 8 hours per day. Overtime as required in order to support a 24-hour operation.
• This position is expected to work underground.
• If you do not live nearby, you will be required to relocate. A relocation assistance package is available to those that qualify.

About this Position:

• Vacancy Status:This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per year (based on experience, skills, and qualifications).
• AI Disclosure:The Company does not use AI tools for initial resume screening; all final decisions are made by hiring managers.

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under theOntario Human Rights Codeand theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. To request reasonable accommodations, email [e-mail] .