Planning Engineer

Catalyst Metals; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company with a robust project portfolio is seeking a Planning Engineer in Ontario to manage short-term development designs and scheduling. Ideal candidates will have a mining engineering background, at least 4 years of experience in the industry, and proficiency in mine design and planning processes. The position promises job stability and offers a competitive salary, along with modern camp facilities and a family-friendly FIFO roster.

Benefits

Permanent, full-time position offering long-term stability

Competitive salary package

Family-friendly 8:6 FIFO roster

Private Health Cover

Modern camp facilities including gym and pool

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ relevant mining industry experience.
• Demonstrated expertise across all planning processes (long to short term).
• First Class Mine Manager’s Ticket (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for short-term development designs and scheduling.
• Ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Integrate geological, geotechnical, and operational considerations into robust plans.

Skills

Underground production and planning

Mine design

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Proficiency with Deswik software suite

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering

Job description

Overview

Catalyst Metals Limited (ASX: CYL) owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia, producing approximately 85koz of gold annually. The Company also holds the Four Eagles Gold Project in Bendigo and is preparing to bring three new mining areas at Plutonic into production over the next 12–18 months.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Planning Engineer, as a Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for short-term development designs, regional evaluations, scheduling, and ensuring operational targets are achieved. This position provides excellent exposure to complex planning in a highly remnant mine, rewarding proactive and critical thinkers with a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant mining industry experience.
• Underground production and planning experience in mechanised hard-rock mining.
• Demonstrated expertise across all planning processes (long to short term).
• Strong skills in mine design (development and production).
• Proficiency with Deswik software suite.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to integrate geological, geotechnical, and operational considerations into robust plans.
• First Class Mine Manager’s Ticket (desirable but not essential).

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position offering long-term stability and job security.
• Competitive salary package with excellent rates.
• Family-friendly 8:6 FIFO roster, with direct 90-minute flights from Perth.
• Private Health Cover provided for employees.
• Comfortable, modern camp facilities including ensuited rooms with WiFi and Foxtel, plus access to a gym, pool, squash courts, and multipurpose sporting areas — all just minutes from site.