Mining Engineer – Drilling and Blasting

Dhilmar; Rouyn-Noranda; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eleonore Mine in Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada, is seeking an experienced engineer to design work areas for long-hole drilling and blasting. You will conduct field follow-ups, prepare plans, gather data, and participate in decision-making with the Engineering Supervisor.

The role requires 3–5 years underground mine experience, familiarity with Deswik and MS Office, and strong English/French communication. Travel to site locations and safety compliance are essential aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of relevant experience in an underground mine.
• Practical experience in drilling and blasting is an asset.
• Completion of mining modules 1 to 5 and 7.
• Good computer skills, including Deswik and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor various work areas related to drilling and blasting
• Design, review, and approve drilling and blasting plans and specifications
• Participate in the design process of mining stopes
• Promote best practices in drilling and blasting to control dilution and maximize ore recovery
• Complete performance back-analyses of mining stopes
• Conduct field visits for quality control of drilling and long-hole loading
• Lead continuous improvement projects in drilling and blasting
• Comply with, understand, and promote company regulations and policies, especially regarding health and safety
• Perform any other related tasks as required

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical reasoning

Organizational skills

Precision and detail

Communication skills

Education

Mining modules 1-5 and 7

Tools

Deswik

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Eleonore Mine, 1751 rue Davy, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada

Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for designing work areas related to long-hole drilling and blasting activities. They also conduct field follow-ups, prepare plans, compile data, and participate in decision‑making.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor various work areas related to drilling and blasting
• Design, review, and approve drilling and blasting plans and specifications
• Participate in the design process of mining stopes
• Promote best practices in drilling and blasting to control dilution and maximize ore recovery
• Complete performance back-analyses of mining stopes
• Conduct field visits for quality control of drilling and long-hole loading
• Lead continuous improvement projects in drilling and blasting
• Comply with, understand, and promote company regulations and policies, especially regarding health and safety
• Perform any other related tasks as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in an underground mine
• Practical experience in drilling and blasting is considered an asset
• Completion of mining modules 1 to 5 and 7
• Good computer skills, including Deswik and Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset

SKILLS

• Teamwork in a multicultural environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Precision and attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills

WORK CONDITIONS

• Éléonore mine site (round-trip flights from Montreal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn-Noranda, Val-d'Or, and Wemindji)

Eleonore Mine, 1751 rue Davy, Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada