Mine Planning Engineer in Training

1750 Suncor Energy Operating Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Savings plan

Health benefits

Vacation & PTO

Internal mobility

Job summary

Suncor Energy Inc. in Alberta seeks a Mine Planning Engineer in Training to develop short-range mine plans, design and schedule operations, and ensure regulatory compliance at Fort Hills.

The role emphasizes on-site collaboration, strong technical skills in mine planning software, and a path toward professional registration. Two to four years of on-site mining experience and a Bachelor’s in Mine Engineering are required, with P.Eng eligibility or active status preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of on-site mine engineering/operations experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering or equivalent.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with APEGA or eligible to apply.
• Understanding of Mine Geoscience and Regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills; able to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Mine Planning software suites (CAD & Scheduling), Excel, Power BI, VBA, Python.

Responsibilities

• Plan 0–2 year mine plans aligning with business goals and forecasts.
• Design highwalls, benches, and related structures.
• Conduct mine planning including reclamation, drainage, roads, and infrastructure.
• Schedule mine activities and balance material flows.
• Plan tailings and regulatory reporting.
• Support stewardship and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mine planning

P.Eng eligible

CAD

Scheduling

Python

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering

P.Eng with APEGA

Tools

Mine Planning software suites

CAD

Scheduling software

Excel

Power BI

VBA

Python

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

FLY IN FLY OUT OPPORTUNITY! Join our team as a Mine Planning Engineer in Training and play a key role in shaping short-range mine plans that drive safe, efficient, and compliant operations, from design and scheduling to tailings planning and regulatory reporting.

We’re looking for a proactive, relationship-focused professional with on-site mining experience, strong technical skills in mine planning software.

What we offer:

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching.
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being.
• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development.

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two to four years of on-site mine engineering/operations experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering or equivalent.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with APEGA or eligible to apply.
• Understanding of Mine Geoscience and Regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to build key relationships with cross-functional, internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be proactive and a team player.
• Proficiency in Mine Planning software suites (CAD & Scheduling), Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Access, Power BI) and coding Languages (VBA, Python, Etc).

Responsibilities:

• Planning horizon will encompass 0 to 2 years, and will require the need to understand how Business Plan goals translate through to the Forecast, and 12- and 2-Week detailed execution plans.
• Mine design (highwalls, benches, structures)
• Mine planning (reclamation salvage & placement, drainage, roads, infrastructure)
• Mine scheduling and material balancing
• Tailings planning
• Regulatory reporting (D82, D81, etc.)
• Stewardship and continuous improvement support

Location and Other Key Details:

You will work out of Suncor’s Fort Hills site in Fort McMurray, AB. This role will be site based on a 7 by 7 or a 4 by 3 shift Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work.

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

At Suncor, our vision is to be Canada’s leading energy provider respected for our people, performance, sustainability and relationships that together create value-added contributions to society, communities, customers and shareholders.

Top Employer: Suncor Energy Inc.