Senior Mining Consultant

JENNIFER L. MENNICKE ANDERSON; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive CAD salary CAD130k–CAD180k

Hybrid work schedule

Deswik community access

Travel opportunities up to 40%

Job summary

JENNIFER L. MENNICKE ANDERSON is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer with underground expertise to join our Vancouver consulting team. You will work on mine design, production planning and scheduling, feasibility studies and optimisation, leveraging Deswik software and mentoring junior engineers.

The role offers a hybrid schedule, Canadian project exposure, and collaboration with a global Deswik community. Travel up to 40% may be required across North America.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in underground mining as a Mining Engineer.
• Operational experience in site-based roles.
• Excellent mine planning software skills; Deswik exposure is a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in feasibility studies, mine planning and optimisation strategies, schedule optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Work with Deswik’s mine planning software across multiple customers, commodities, mine types and operations.
• Provide mining design, production planning and scheduling services for feasibility studies and operational optimisation projects.
• Deliver engineering efficiency through software, consulting and training solutions.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, geologists and software professionals; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Underground mining

Site-based operations

Deswik software

Feasibility studies

Mine planning & scheduling

Consulting & client relations

Communication skills

Innovation

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik software

Job description

Senior Mining Engineer

Location | Vancouver

Department | Consulting

Opportunity for a Senior Mining Engineer with underground expertise in Sudbury.

We are growing across Canada and North America, so have an opportunity for a Senior Mining Engineer to join our Vancouver team as a Senior Mining Consultant. We are looking for a senior underground mining professional, ideally with exposure to Deswik software. You will have experience in operational mine planning (design and scheduling), feasibility studies, optimisation strategies, and general mine projects.

Working with our high-performing Consulting Team, this role will see you:

• Work with Deswik’s highly specialised mine planning software products across multiple customers, commodities, mine types and operations

• Provide extensive consulting services including mine design, production planning and scheduling, cost modelling for feasibility studies, operational optimisation projects and mine closure planning

• Deliver advanced engineering efficiency to the mining industry through customised software, consulting and training solutions

• Work alongside highly experienced engineers, geologists and software professionals

• Mentor early-career mining engineers

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to become an expert Deswik user

• A competitive salary between CAD130,000 - CAD180,000 (dependent on skills and experience) and annual bonus

• The opportunity to join our amazing Deswik community where we have fun adapting quickly, challenging the status quo and pushing technical boundaries

• Learn, share and explore mine planning knowledge globally with our team of well over 100 mining consultants

• Flexible, hybrid schedule

• The opportunity to work closely with our software developers scoping, building, testing and using unique mine planning product offerings

• A dynamic role that’ll see you constantly building and broadening your skillset

• The Deswik community at your back to provide support as you elevate mining operations to the next level

• You will be trusted to do your job and have support when you need it. We’re run by engineers who ‘get it’ and are dedicated to fostering a positive work environment for our teams

What you need to succeed:

• Degree in Mining Engineering

• 7+ years’ experience in underground mining as a Mining Engineer

• Operational experience in site-based roles

• Excellent mine planning software skills (Deswik software a distinct advantage)

• Demonstrated experience in feasibility studies, mine planning and optimisation strategies, schedule optimisation and scheduling

• An expert Deswik user

• A flair for consulting and managing customer relationships

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal

• A passion for innovation and a desire to grow and learn

• P.Eng or PE designation would be beneficial but not essential

Why Deswik?

Deswik, a Sandvik owned company,is a global leader in mine planning software and consulting, with over500professionals across21 offices globally. Our tools are used atover 1,000+sitesworldwide, and we invest heavily in R&D to stay ahead.We’reproud to be part of the mining industry’s digital transformation.

• Exceptional culture - supportive, low‑ego, and high‑trust

• Global impact - your work supports teams and customers worldwide

• Autonomy and flexibility - we hire capable people and trust them

• Growth and learning - work alongside experts and evolve your career

Given Deswik’s global reach, the successful candidate may be required to travel up to 40% of the year, typically within North America.

Please note: at this time, we are only considering applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.