Mine Planning Engineer

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation; Pelican Narrows; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking mining company is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer for its McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan. This full-time role involves delivering mining schedules, optimizing designs, and collaborating with various departments. Candidates should have a B Eng in Mining and at least 4 years of underground mining experience. The competitive salary ranges from $110,000 to $120,000 annually, with additional health benefits and incentives.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

RSP with company match

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in underground hard rock mining.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P Eng) in a Canadian province and in good standing.
• Ability to work in a dynamic mining environment and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly mining schedules to achieve budget.
• Optimize stope designs to maximize recovery.
• Create and maintain medium term schedules for production targets.
• Review and approve engineering work such as forecasts and schedules.
• Prepare trade off studies for Mine Operations decisions.
• Maintain underground services plans.
• Support QAQC for mining activities.
• Lead mining reconciliation and maintain stope program.
• Produce weekly and monthly production reports.

Skills

Mine Engineering proficiency

Underground hard rock mining experience

Deswik mining suite

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of safety regulations

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mine Engineering (B Eng Mining) or equivalent

Job description

Foran Mining Corporation (TSX:FOM) is a forward-thinking mining company redefining the industry. We are seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join our growing McIlvenna Bay team. This is a full-time position based at the McIlvenna Bay site working a 4 days on 3 days off rotation. This position is open to candidates who reside in close proximity to our mine site or who are willing to relocate.

Foran Mining is a modern mining development and exploration company advancing Canada’s only greenfield copper project currently under construction: the McIlvenna Bay deposit in Saskatchewan. With commercial production expected in mid-2026, this world-class deposit contains copper, zinc, gold, and silver – key metals for the global transition to green energy. At Foran, we are committed to sustainable development, environmental protection, and building strong communities. We believe in empowering our people, fostering a culture of growth, and creating opportunities for meaningful careers as we build the mines of the future.

The Mine Planning Engineer reports to the Senior Mine Engineer and is responsible for carrying out a wide range of engineering functions, including, but not limited to mine planning, drill and blast, ventilation, short and medium-term mine designs, stockpile, mine analysis and production reporting. The role will have direct involvement and communication with staff from other departments, including Geology, Metallurgy, Maintenance and Operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver weekly mining schedules that safely achieve budget and align with medium and long term plans.
• Optimize stope designs to maximize recovery and minimize dilution.
• Create and maintain medium term (3 to 12 month) schedules that support safe production targets.
• Review and approve engineering work such as forecasts, schedules, development and production designs, ventilation and dewatering plans.
• Prepare trade off studies to support Mine Operations and Technical Services decisions.
• Maintain current underground services plans for power, water, paste fill and compressed air.
• Support QAQC for blasting, mining, paste fill, dewatering and drilling activities.
• Provide engineering support to maintain safe and efficient underground services.
• Lead mining reconciliation and maintain a strong stope reconciliation program.
• Produce or review weekly, monthly and annual production reports.
• Develop and improve standard processes and documentation for Technical Services.

Job Qualifications and Skills:

• Tertiary qualification in Mine Engineering (B Eng Mining) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in underground hard rock mining.
• Proficiency with Deswik mining suite (Sched, DB, CAD, IS).
• Registered Professional Engineer (P Eng) in a Canadian province and in good standing.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 suite.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Ability to work in a dynamic mining environment and adapt to change.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and a strong commitment to safety culture.
• Effective organizational and time management skills to manage shifting priorities.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive starting salary range of $110,000 - $120,000/year based on experience and qualifications. Annual discretionary short term incentive award at a percentage of base salary, rewarding exceptional contributions to team and company success.

• Employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• RSP with company match

Foran is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce as we move into our next phase of growth. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications and resumes. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, you must be legally able to work in Canada.

The McIlvenna Bay Project site is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position and the remote work environment, candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment, which includes drug and alcohol testing, as a condition of employment.

General Delivery Pelican Narrows SK, S0P-0E0