Mine Reserves Engineer, Director

White Spot; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 203,000 - 339,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm seeks a Qualified Reserve Engineer to enhance its auditing services in the mining sector. You will leverage technical expertise and collaborate with audit teams to assess mineral reserve estimates, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment that promotes inclusivity and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in mining engineering or related fields.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
• Strong knowledge of NI 43-101 and SEC mining disclosure rules.

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams in risk assessment related to reserve estimates.
• Engage with clients to understand reserve estimation processes.
• Evaluate compliance with standards regarding methodologies and models.

Skills

Mining Engineering

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Documentation

Geological Data Analysis

Technical Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or related field

Tools

Datamine

Vulcan

Deswik

Power BI

Excel

Tableau

Python

Job description

A career within External Audit services will provide you with the opportunity to deliver a range of assurance services and business advice to clients, from small, fast-growing companies to large entities. Our clients are often well-known brands with broad international reach. We focus on utilizing the latest technology to reduce manual testing, allowing you to concentrate on high-value client service, enhancing corporate governance, and improving the reliability of our clients' information.

Meaningful work you'll be a part of

As a Qualified Reserve Engineer, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to resolve business issues, deliver high-quality client service, and improve operational efficiency. In this key role, you will serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical insights and performing audit procedures to assess the reasonableness of mineral reserves and resources estimates prepared by qualified persons (QPs) that impact financial reporting, leveraging your own QP-level expertise. Your role will be critical in helping audit teams understand, evaluate, and obtain evidence related to mineral reserves and resources, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

The role requires a deep understanding of mine engineering, including experience with reserve estimation, mine planning, and reporting.

The primary objective is to assist audit teams in assessing the reasonableness of reserve and resource estimates. Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting audit teams in risk assessment and scoping procedures related to reserve estimates;
2. Engaging with clients and their QPs to understand reserve estimation processes, methodologies, and models;
3. Interfacing with regulators to support audit approaches;
4. Assessing controls related to reserve estimates;
5. Evaluating the appropriateness of methodologies and models used, including compliance with standards such as NI 43-101, CIM, and SEC rules;
6. Reviewing data and assumptions used in reserve evaluations;
7. Documenting procedures and conclusions for audit documentation;
8. Collaborating with the firm's methodology team to develop audit guidance and training materials.

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mining engineering or related fields;
• Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a related field;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng);
• Strong knowledge of NI 43-101, SEC mining disclosure rules, and industry standards such as CIM, JORC, CRISCO, SME guidelines;
• Proficiency in geological and technical data analysis and industry software (Datamine, Vulcan, Deswik);
• Experience with reserve estimation, mine planning, and metallurgical recovery;
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills;
• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Excel, Tableau, and Python.

  PwC Canada is committed to an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Specific team expectations can be discussed during interviews.

  PwC BC Region Pay Range

  The salary range for this position is $203,300 - $338,900, plus potential annual bonuses. Actual compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

  *Note: The salary range reflects the BC region; other regions may differ. PwC is committed to transparency in compensation.

  Why you'll love PwC

  We empower our people to make a difference. Using the latest technology, you'll work with diverse teams to help clients build trust and achieve lasting results. Our environment supports your growth, rewards your impact, and offers benefits and flexibility to help you thrive. Learn more about our application process and total rewards at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

  We acknowledge the land of Canada as the traditional territory of Indigenous Peoples and are committed to reconciliation and inclusivity. We provide accommodations throughout the application and employment process. Please inform us if you require assistance during your application.