Senior Corporate Mining Engineer

Centerra Gold Inc.; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 109,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Corporate Mining Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in developing innovative mine designs and strategic plans that ensure safe and sustainable mining operations. This hybrid position allows you to work closely with a talented team, guiding engineering evaluations for project acquisitions and leading continuous improvement initiatives. With a strong commitment to ethical practices and employee development, this established industry player offers a highly attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for career growth and personal development.

Benefits

Extended group health, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D

Company-sponsored RRSP with Company match

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Healthcare Spending Account

Annual Incentive Bonus

Long-term incentive plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match

Parental leave top-up program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in mining operations required.
• Proficiency in mine planning software and advanced Excel skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop mine designs and strategic plans for safe and profitable operations.
• Lead and mentor engineers while optimizing mining operations.

Skills

Mine planning software systems

Advanced Excel skills

Open pit and underground mining processes

Geotechnical understanding

Strong communication skills

Education

University degree in mine engineering

Tools

Datamine

NPV Scheduler

Deswik

Job description

• Become a valuable addition to the Centerra Corporate team
• Boost your career by joining an established organization
• Receive a highly attractive annual salary between $109,500 - $147,500, plus bonus and benefits

About Centerra Gold

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition of quality mining assets in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.

About the Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Senior Corporate Mining Engineer to join the Centerra Corporate team. This position is a hybrid role based at our Toronto, ON office.

Reporting to the VP, Technical Services, the Senior Corporate Mining Engineer is responsible for developing mine designs and strategic mine plans to support safe, sustainable, and profitable mining operations. Additionally, this position is responsible for reviewing and providing guidance on both open pit and/or underground mine design, optimized life of mine production planning and mining equipment selection. As a member of the technical team, the role will lead and support engineering evaluations for possible project acquisitions, advance staged projects, and/or joint ventures.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of a corporate Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves estimation and reporting governance process.
• Provide specialized technical expertise to support the assumptions in mining reserve updates.
• Develop mine designs, plans, and schedules for open pit and/or underground mining methods.
• Provide technical engineering expertise to operations to optimize mine operations; overseeing the LOM and shorter-term planning, as well as potential development of projects and acquisitions.
• Lead and mentor other engineers within the corporate office and with the sites and review planning and design proposals and execute the implementation of continuous improvement projects.
• Provide training and collaborate with engineering staff at operations.
• Lead technical teams providing engineering and economic guidance to the Business Development and Exploration groups.
• Manage mine engineering studies and multidisciplinary work.
• Conduct due diligence review in M&A opportunities.
• Provide long-term planning strategies for the operations and development projects.
• Provide insight into strategic mine planning to bring current and new assets to their maximum value.
• Take a leading role updating and maintaining cost and financial models.
• Provide engineering expertise, technical advice, and support to major projects in various stages of development.
• Recommend and ensure that the company's engineering policies and best practice procedures are being followed and implemented.

About You

The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:

• High level of proficiency with mine planning software systems (Datamine, NPV Scheduler, Deswik, etc.) required. Exhibit an interest/aptitude for further learning of such systems.
• Advanced level skills in Excel: ability to build financial models, with sensitivity analyses on key inputs and assumptions.
• A firm understanding and knowledge of both open pit and underground mining processes.
• A solid geotechnical understanding, ground control, and rock mechanics.
• Strong communication skills, a team player with a strong inclination towards developing cooperative solutions.
• A university degree in mine engineering with 8-12 years of relevant practical experience in both open pit and underground mining is required, including a solid background in mining operations.
• Progressive experience in a project and/or operations environment.
• Experience working on due diligence reviews and M&A opportunities would be considered an asset.
• Currently registered or qualified to register as a professional engineer (P.Eng.) or equivalent, as defined under National Instrument 43-101 strongly preferred.
• Experience contributing to studies and financial modeling and mine operational budgeting.

About the Benefits

As a valued member of our corporate team, you can look forward to a highly attractive annual salary, based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

• Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
• Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
• Company-sponsored RRSP with Company match
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Long-term incentive plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
• Parental leave top-up program
• Professional development within the organization

This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!

PEOPLE FIRST

Respecting the rights of our people, developing and promoting our talent, and creating an inclusive work environment that recognizes the diversity and the unique experiences of our employees is fundamental to our People First mandate.

Centerra Gold puts People First in every region we operate, by committing to nurture an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates the global power of all perspectives. We welcome diverse backgrounds and experience at all our sites, and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or national or ethnic origin. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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