Mine Projects Technician

B2Gold Completes Acquisition of Oklo Resources Limited; Nunavut; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced mine engineer to join their team in Nunavut. This exciting role involves developing ventilation designs, conducting surveys, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in underground operations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to significant projects, including long-term planning for infrastructure and dewatering. Join a company that values local employment and diversity, and be part of a team that prioritizes safety and environmental standards while working on impactful mining initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group benefits package

Priority hiring for local residents

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mine engineering or technical roles.
• Familiarity with engineering software for ventilation and mine design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing level designs and ventilation requirements.
• Conduct weekly ventilation surveys and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Support consultants with detailed engineering projects.

Skills

Mine Engineering

Ventilation Design

Infrastructure Planning

Quality Assurance

Safety Regulations

Education

Diploma in Mining Engineering

Tools

Ventsim

Deswik

Job description

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B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project under construction in northern Canada, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland.

Position

Location and Reporting Structure

Reporting to the Senior UG Engineer, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing level designs and ventilation requirements for underground operations;
• Conduct weekly ventilation surveys and prepare comprehensive reports;
• Maintain updated mine rescue and escapeway prints to ensure compliance and safety;
• Support sea lift orders related to ventilation needs;
• Assist in setting and maintaining standards for mine services;
• Contribute to long-term dewatering planning and assist with detailed infrastructure prints, including sumps, cemented rock fill (CRF) setups, egresses, and other essential services;
• Support consultants with detailed engineering projects, including fuel bays, compressor layouts, and maintenance shops;
• Develop and perform a quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) program for CRF;
• Support the implementation of the CRF process, including long-term infrastructure needs and designs; and
• Create detailed prints for stope backfill requirements and support the design of backfill infrastructure.

Desired Competencies and Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in mine engineering or technical roles related to ventilation, infrastructure, or backfill in an underground mining environment;
• Diploma in Mining Engineering or a related field;
• Familiarity with engineering software for ventilation and mine design (e.g., Ventsim, Deswik); and
• Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements for underground mining.

Compensation and Benefits

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.

Application and Contact Information

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.

Closing Date

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST May 19th, 2025 unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.