Mine Technician - PL#75232

Peter Lucas; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health and Dental Benefits.

Relocation Assistance

Company Pension Matching.

Job summary

Peter Lucas Project Management seeks a Mine Technician to support an underground mining operation near Kamloops, BC. You will work alongside Mine Engineers, Surveyors, Geologists and Operations personnel to gain hands-on experience in mine planning, surveying, ventilation, and underground operations while supporting safe and efficient mine performance.

This is a permanent role based near Kamloops, with relocation required for non-local candidates and relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mining Engineering Technology, Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related technical discipline.
• Knowledge of underground mining operations, mine planning, surveying, or ventilation principles.
• Experience with mining software such as Deswik, AutoCAD, or similar technical applications is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Mine Engineering and Technical Services teams in daily underground mining activities.
• Assist with underground surveying, field measurements, and operational data collection.
• Support mine planning and development activities by maintaining accurate mine designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Monitor and track underground development progress, comparing actual conditions against mine plans.
• Assist with ventilation monitoring, underground inspections, and technical field assessments.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain operational data to support engineering decisions and production improvements.
• Prepare technical reports, production updates, and documentation for mine planning and operational teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Geology, Survey, Ventilation, and Mine Operations to support safe and efficient mining activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, operational efficiency, and safety performance.

Skills

Surveying

Data collection

Underground mining

Communication

Education

Diploma in Mining Engineering Technology

Tools

Deswik

AutoCAD

Job description

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Mine Technician to support an underground mining operation near Kamloops, BC.

This is an exciting opportunity for a mining professional looking to build their technical expertise in an active underground mining environment. Working alongside Mine Engineers, Surveyors, Geologists, and Operations personnel, you will gain hands‑on experience in mine planning, surveying, ventilation, and underground operations while supporting the safe and efficient performance of the mine.

Whether you are looking to advance your mining career or expand your experience across multiple technical disciplines, this role offers the opportunity to develop valuable skills and contribute to the long‑term success of an underground mining operation.

This is a permanent position with our client, based near Kamloops, BC. Relocation is required for candidates who are not local, and relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Mine Engineering and Technical Services teams in daily underground mining activities
• Assist with underground surveying, field measurements, and operational data collection
• Support mine planning and development activities by maintaining accurate mine designs, drawings, and technical documentation
• Monitor and track underground development progress, comparing actual conditions against mine plans
• Assist with ventilation monitoring, underground inspections, and technical field assessments
• Collect, analyze, and maintain operational data to support engineering decisions and production improvements
• Prepare technical reports, production updates, and documentation for mine planning and operational teams
• Collaborate with Engineering, Geology, Survey, Ventilation, and Mine Operations to support safe and efficient mining activities
• Identify opportunities to improve data accuracy, operational efficiency, and safety performance

Salary

Salary: $97,125-$112,875 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates moving to the Kamloops area.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Mining Engineering Technology, Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related technical discipline
• Previous experience in underground mining, mine technical services, or a related mining environment is considered an asset
• Knowledge of underground mining operations, mine planning, surveying, or ventilation principles
• Experience with mining software such as Deswik, AutoCAD, or similar technical applications is considered an asset
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to collect, interpret, and maintain accurate technical data
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness and ability to work underground and participate in field‑based activities
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Full health and Dental Benefits.
• Recloation Assistance
• Company Pension Matching.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Métis.

We also acknowledge that our Kamloops office is located on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc territory, situated within the unceded ancestral lands of the Secwépemc Nation. We honour and respect the people, the territory, and the land that houses the Kamloops community.

We recognize that our work, our lives, and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.