Mine Surveyor

Hudbay Minerals Inc.; Princeton; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking a Surveyor at Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This role follows a 7x7 day shift schedule on-site and supports mining operations through field surveys, staking, and digital mapping.

You will collect accurate data for mine planning, production reconciliation, and safety on site, while collaborating with engineering teams and ensuring high standards of accuracy and reliability.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in mining or surveying required.
• 1–3 years of open pit mining experience is preferred.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license and access to personal transportation.
• Experience with modern survey equipment welcomed; drone data capture exposure is a plus.
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safe work environment and ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct daily operational surveys to support production and stake boundaries.
• Prepare and manage clear documentation for all survey activities.
• Process and manage all collected survey data.
• Ensure data accuracy with quality control checks on pickups and layouts.
• Update digital site models, calculate volumes, and produce as-built drawings.
• Provide survey support for construction projects and site infrastructure layouts.
• Perform other duties to support survey and engineering teams.

Skills

Safety commitment

Survey equipment

Drone operation

Fieldwork fitness

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

MS Office & Google Suite

Education

Technical diploma in mining or surveying

Tools

Survey equipment tools

Job description

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Company

Hudbay Minerals

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Who we are

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is a vertically integrated mining company that operates mines, concentrators, and metal production facilities. Our vision is of a growing, well managed and consistently profitable company that provides value to our shareholders. Exploration success and continuous improvement in safety, health, environment, and operating performance drive the company’s value. Our employees at every level of the company demonstrate ethics and integrity, take on accountability and achieve success. Strategic planning is a core strength with plan execution enhanced by high levels of understanding and collaboration. Our company strives to build mutual trust and respect with all of our stakeholder groups.

The Copper Mountain mine currently produces approximately 100 million pounds of copper equivalent per year. With a future mill expansion and the integration of New Ingerbelle, the Copper Mountain Mine is expected to produce approximately 140 million pounds of copper equivalent per year over the first 20 years of its 32-year mine life based on reserves. Copper Mountain is committed to the safe, responsible mining of copper, which is vital to powering a clean-energy future.

The Opportunity

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking a Surveyor at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 7x7 schedule, day shift rotation.

Please note that this opportunity is NOT a fly-in-fly-out position.

Become a Part of Our Team

As we continue to grow Copper Mountain Mine (BC) Ltd., there are many career development opportunities available for motivated and goal-oriented individuals.

Work with us and you will benefit from the mentorship and guidance of experienced team members because we understand that in order to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the effort of every team member.

Location

Copper Mountain Mine is located near the town of Princeton, British Columbia at the center of the scenic Similkameen Valley. Princeton is a community-oriented town with a diverse offering of activities, especially for those who love the outdoors. Princeton is also in close proximity to both the city of Vancouver and the Okanagan.

Summary

The mine surveyor provides essential field surveys for our Mining Operations and Engineering teams. Your work directly supports production through providing field layout and survey pickups, staking ore boundaries, and digital mapping. You will be responsible for collecting accurate data that is critical to mine planning, production reconciliation, and ensuring a safe work environment for all personnel on site.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct daily operational surveys to support production, including face pickups, laying out blast patterns, staking ore boundaries, and providing shovel grade control
• Prepare and manage clear documentation for all survey activities
• Processing and management of all collected survey data
• Ensure data accuracy by performing quality control checks on all pickups and layouts
• Update digital site models, calculate volumes, and produce as-built drawings
• Provide survey support for construction projects by laying out designs and performing as-built surveys for site infrastructure
• Perform other duties as required to support the survey and engineering teams

Education & Experience

• A technical diploma in mining, survey or equivalent experience
• 1 - 3 years of open pit mining experience
• Working knowledge of open pit mining
• Possess a valid Class 5 British Columbia driver’s license and have access to personal transportation

Required Skills

• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence
• Skilled in use of modern survey equipment
• Experience with, or a willingness to learn, drone operation for survey data capture
• Ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork, including navigating uneven terrain while carrying equipment
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient user of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word) and Google Suite.

Working Conditions

• Work involves a set work schedule on-site at Copper Mountain Mine and depending on the role and may consist of:
• Navigating active mining and construction areas by vehicle and on foot, often on uneven terrain and in various weather conditions.
• Exposure to conditions associated with a mine site environment including noise and dust
• Work includes lifting or moving up to 20 kgs
• Work is conducted in a team environment with regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings

Salary Range

$87,930 - $97,700 / annum

Copper Mountain Mine is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. While we consider all qualified applicants for employment and thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.