Mining Engineer

Recruitment Partners Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Partners Inc. is seeking a Mining Engineer to develop and optimize mine plans, schedules and forecast models that drive safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.

You will collaborate with operations, geoscience, maintenance and leadership to balance short and long-term planning with changing mine conditions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, with P.Eng eligibility considered an asset, and experience in large-scale mining environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related field.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility is an asset in Canada.
• Experience in mine planning, production, and operations within large-scale mining environments.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills balancing safety, production and business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and manage mine plans, production schedules and forecast models to align with targets and business goals.
• Track mining progress and revise plans in response to equipment performance, geology, weather, and demands.
• Contribute to short-term mine planning by translating objectives into executable site plans and timely adjustments.
• Partner with operations, geology, reclamation and technical stakeholders to improve sequencing, material handling and equipment utilization.
• Evaluate metrics to identify improvements and provide recommendations to boost productivity, safety and efficiency.

Skills

Mine planning

Production planning

Operations management

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or similar

Job description

The Mining Engineer is responsible for developing and optimizing mine plans that support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. Working closely with operations, geoscience, maintenance, and leadership teams, this role balances short and long-term planning objectives while adapting to changing mine conditions.

Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To

• Create, update, and manage mine plans, production schedules, and forecast models to ensure alignment with operational targets and business goals.
• Track mining progress and revise plans as needed in response to equipment performance, geological variability, weather conditions, production demands, and other operational factors.
• Contribute to short-term mine planning by converting production objectives into practical execution plans, coordinating closely with site operations, and implementing timely adjustments to enhance safety, efficiency, and overall mine performance.
• Partner with operations, geology, reclamation, and technical stakeholders to improve mine sequencing strategies, material handling processes, and equipment utilization.
• Evaluate operational metrics and performance data to identify improvement opportunities, providing recommendations that strengthen productivity, operational excellence, and workplace safety.

Your strengths include:

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or similar.
• P.Eng. designation, or eligibility for registration in Canada, is an asset.
• Experience in mine planning, production, and operations within large-scale mining environments.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance safety, production, and business priorities.