Mine Planning Engineer (Mid-Term & Long Term)

Orla Mining; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to support long-term and mid-term planning strategies at their operations in Northwestern Ontario. This role will involve reserve estimation, strategic planning, and collaboration with technical teams, in a flexible work environment with substantial travel to the site. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Mining Engineering, significant relevant experience, and proficiency in mine planning software.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years relevant experience in mine planning.
• Experience with complex multi-mine operations and economic evaluations.
• Strong adaptability and self-motivation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate long-term planning work packages and reserve/resource estimation.
• Develop strategic mine plans and economic evaluations.
• Collaborate with teams to execute mine plans and procedures.

Skills

Proficiency in Deswik software

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

3D visualization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

P.Eng. qualification

Job description

Musselwhite Mine

Orla Mining is striving to be the emerging gold producer of choice with a geographically diversified asset base, a prospective development and exploration portfolio, an experienced management team with a successful track record, and a high-quality board and shareholder base.

Orla operates the Camino Rojo Oxide Gold Mine, a gold and silver open-pit heap leach mine, located in Zacatecas State, Central Mexico. This low-cost operation is 100% owned by Orla, covers over 139,000 hectares, and includes a large sulphide mineral endowment beneath the oxide resources. We are also advancing permitting and development on our South Railroad Project, a feasibility-stage, open-pit heap leach project located on the prolific Carlin trend in Nevada. This project is part of our larger South Carlin Complex, which includes a prospective land package. Recently, we acquired the Musselwhite Mine in Northern Ontario on Lake Opapimiskan, a gold mine with over 25 years of operating history. The addition of Musselwhite has more than doubled our gold production and provided a strategic entry into a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction. The Musselwhite Mine remains highly prospective with potential to expand resources and mine life.

Orla is committed to building a legacy of excellence, respect, and sustainable value through responsible gold mining. We aim to create a net positive benefit for all stakeholders and leave a lasting legacy. We do this by building and operating high-quality mines supported by an experienced team. We are custodians of our assets and the environments in which we operate, dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, care, and respect.

Purpose

As our operations grow, we are seeking a Mine Planning Engineer (Mid-Term & Long-Term) to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Engineer Long Term Planning, this role is vital in supporting the existing Mid-Term and Long-Term planning teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Generating timely and accurate long-term planning work packages for the site.
• Reserve and resource estimation, planning, and annual MRMR reporting.
• Developing strategic mine plans and scenario options supporting Life of Asset planning.
• Preparing business plan physicals and documentation for the Life of Asset plan, collaborating with the mine planning teams and Technical Services Manager.
• Conducting economic evaluations on mid to long-term development and stoping designs.
• Designing and scheduling long-term supporting facilities (pumping systems, underground facilities, etc.).
• Planning infrastructure for the Life of Asset (tailings, backfill, ventilation, etc.).
• Supporting unit cost development and analysis.
• Supporting the Mid-Term forecast design and scheduling.
• Executing standard procedures, guidelines, and best practices in long-term mine planning, including safety considerations.
• Collaborating with site teams to generate the 0-2 year portion of the business plan for an integrated Life of Asset plan.
• Supporting site projects, studies, and strategic resource development work.
• Building trust and credibility with key stakeholders such as the Technical Services Manager, Site Business Manager, and functional teams.
• Drawing on underground mining experience to ensure long-term deliverables incorporate diversified engineering techniques; open-pit experience is a plus.
• Supporting additional responsibilities and projects as assigned by the Senior Engineer Long Term Planning.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent; P.Eng. qualification desirable, with the ability to gain it essential.
• Minimum of 7-10 years relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Deswik software (CAD, IS, Sched, SO, MDM) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in various mine planning horizons, including long-term planning, production support, and design, especially in large diversified mine sites and conventional hard rock gold operations.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills, with high cultural awareness.
• Self-motivated with facilitation and presentation skills.
• Experience with complex multi-mine, multi-process operations, including mine methods, design, scheduling, equipment selection, reserve estimation, and economic evaluations.
• Knowledge of reserve/resource estimation, exploration methods, and financial modeling.
• Adaptability and drive to succeed in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.
• Strong problem-solving and 3D visualization skills.

Working Conditions:

• Flexible home working arrangements, with travel to the site approximately 25-35%.
• Work schedule of 5x2.
• Frequent computer use and access to mining and processing areas, rough terrain, or exploration sites.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences at operational sites.