Senior Mine Planning Engineer: Lead Long-Term Strategy

Careermine; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Training and development opportunities

Fitness facilities on site

Career advancement opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

Orano Canada is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to lead long-term strategic mine planning and LOM development at the Saskatoon office. You will guide mine design, production scheduling, and economic analysis, while collaborating with operations, finance, and technical teams to align with corporate objectives.

The role requires extensive underground mining experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mining or Geological Engineering preferred) and eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGS.
• At least 15 years of experience at operating mine sites in a planning or supervisory function.
• Extensive experience in underground mining.
• Experience in operations, engineering and project management.
• Familiar with NI-43-101 mining standards.
• Familiar with mining software: Deswik, Surpac or Vulcan, Ventsim.
• Demonstrated English technical oral and writing skills, knowledge of French is an asset.
• Effective analytical abilities with proven skills in financial modelling, budgeting and schedule management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Independent and self-sufficient, with the ability to manage responsibility, prioritize tasks and make decisions without close supervision.
• Skilled at leadingstakeholder communication, ensuring alignment between contractors, consultants, engineers & management.
• Able to identify, analyse and tactfully influence implementation of cost-saving measures and third-party projects or production plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of Life-of-Mine (LOM) plans.
• Direct strategic mine planning studies including design, scheduling, scenario evaluation and economic analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate geological, environmental, and commercial factors into long-range plans.
• Provide technical leadership on reserve development and project expansions; mentor planning teams.

Skills

Mine planning

Operations experience

Project management

Financial modelling

Excel skills

Stakeholder communication

Self-motivation

Decision making

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mining or Geological)

Professional Engineer registration (APEGS)

Tools

Deswik

Surpac

Vulcan

Ventsim

Job description

Orano Canada is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to lead long-term strategic mine planning and LOM development at the Saskatoon office. You will guide mine design, production scheduling, and economic analysis, while collaborating with operations, finance, and technical teams to align with corporate objectives.

The role requires extensive underground mining experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive leadership style.