Production Planner

Hemlo Mining Corp.; Marathon; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation help

Flexible rotations

FIFO/DIDO from anywhere

Shuttles to camp/site

Camp accommodations

Benefits

Educational assistance

Pension contributions

Job summary

Hemlo Mining Corp. is seeking a Mining Engineer to support underground production planning, scheduling, and coordination at the Hemlo mine in Northwestern Ontario.

The role involves close collaboration with Operations, Geology, Ground Control, Ventilation, and Survey teams to ensure safe and efficient mining activities. The candidate will help update mine plans, participate in planning meetings, and contribute to improvements in ore recovery and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support daily, weekly, and monthly underground production planning activities.
• Assist with development and production scheduling to support safe and efficient mining operations.
• Monitor underground production performance and assist with tracking key operational metrics.
• Work collaboratively with Operations and Technical Services teams to optimize mine productivity and ore recovery.
• Assist with drill and blast planning and coordination activities.
• Conduct underground inspections and field reviews to support production activities and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support ventilation, ground control, backfill, and development planning activities as required.
• Assist with updating mine plans, drawings, & production reports.
• Participate in operational meetings and contribute to mine planning discussions

Skills

Underground mining experience

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Ontario EIT eligible

Tools

Deswik

AutoCAD

Job description

Hays Recruitment in proud partnership with Hemlo Mining Corp.

The Hemlo Mine(“Hemlo”) is a long-life, fully integrated gold mining operation located approximately 35 km east of the town of Marathon in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, along the Trans Canada Highway and just north of Lake Superior. With more than a decade of reserves and significant exploration upside along the proven Hemlo greenstone belt, Hemlo Mining Corp. is positioned to unlock the next chapter of growth at one of Canada’s premier gold districts. The site continues to evolve through ongoing investment in exploration and modernization, creating new opportunities across technical and skilled roles. Now is an exciting time to join the Hemlo team and be part of a globally connected workforce driving the next phase of growth.

Your new role

As a member of the Technical Services team, the successful candidate will report to the Senior Production Engineer. This role will support underground production activities through short-term planning, scheduling, mine coordination, and operational support while working closely with Operations, Geology, Ground Control, Ventilation, and Survey teams.

• Support daily, weekly, and monthly underground production planning activities.
• Assist with development and production scheduling to support safe and efficient mining operations.
• Monitor underground production performance and assist with tracking key operational metrics.
• Work collaboratively with Operations and Technical Services teams to optimize mine productivity and ore recovery.
• Assist with drill and blast planning and coordination activities.
• Conduct underground inspections and field reviews to support production activities and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support ventilation, ground control, backfill, and development planning activities as required.
• Assist with updating mine plans, drawings, & production reports.
• Participate in operational meetings and contribute to mine planning discussions

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Registered or eligible to register as an Ontario EIT
• Underground mining experience is strongly preferred; underground hard rock mining experience is considered an asset.
• Exposure to mine planning software such as Deswik, AutoCAD, or similar programs considered an asset.
• Physically capable of performing underground fieldwork, including walking steep grades and lifting up to 50 lbs. and a valid Class G driver's license required.

What you'll get in return

• Base salary range from $85,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to earn up to a targeted 12.5% bonus on top of the proposed wage
• Relocation & housing assistance available for all roles
• Flexible rotation options (7x7, 14x14) to support strong work-life integration
• FIFO/DIDO from anywhere! Thunder Bay airport provides ease and convenience with the connection to most national flights.
• Shuttles provided to & from the airport/camp/site
• Full camp accommodations for both FIFO and DIDO workers (featuring private en-suite bathrooms)
• 100% employer-paid benefits including health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage
• Educational assistance for Hemlo employees & scholarships for the dependents of Hemlo employees
• Above-market wages and salaries, with bonus programs and 12% pension contributions for all roles
• Clear opportunities for career progression and internal mobility
• Direct access to senior leadership and on-site mentorship