Senior Principal Mining Consultant - Open Pit

Mining Plus; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining consultancy is seeking a skilled professional with over 15 years of mining technical experience to join their team in Vancouver. The successful candidate will provide technical oversight in mining studies and lead multidisciplinary project teams. Must possess a valid P.Eng. qualification and have expertise in mine planning software. The role offers a competitive salary, RRSP matching, flexible work arrangements, and a generous vacation policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

RRSP matching

Healthcare plan

Sick leave

Generous vacation policy

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 15+ years of mining-technical experience required.
• 5+ years of operational mining experience preferred.
• Must be able to use mine planning software competently.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and engagement in mining studies.
• Lead mine design and planning activities.
• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams.

Skills

Mining technical experience

Operational mining experience

Mine planning software (Deswik or Datamine)

P.Eng. or equivalent

Leadership of technical teams

Business development

Project management skills

Communication skills

Education

P.Eng. (or equivalent)

Tools

Deswik

Datamine

Job description

Overview

Mining Plus continues its success story in North America and invites you to join a growth-oriented global team of professionals dedicated to developing you as a technical professional and industry leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing technical oversight and engagement in mining studies (scoping, pre‑feasibility & feasibility)
• Conduct mine asset due diligence and evaluations
• Lead mine planning, optimization projects, and mine economics modelling
• Lead mine design and planning activities, including management of partner groups and sub‑contractors
• Write and review technical engineering reports (NI 43‑101 or equivalent)
• Oversee technical documents and deliver projects according to client‑approved scopes of work
• Champion practical mining solutions and leverage global best practices
• Advocate for industry‑leading technology and support implementation engagements with partner groups
• Lead and manage multi‑disciplinary project teams, delivering high‑quality projects on time and within budget
• Mentor and develop staff for their long‑term career objectives and operational needs
• Manage contractors and sub‑consultants as required

Skills / Qualifications

• 15+ years of mining‑technical experience
• 5+ years of relevant operational mining experience
• Must be able to use mine planning software competently (Deswik or Datamine preferred)
• Must be P.Eng. (or equivalent)
• Experience as a QP under NI 43‑101
• Ability to lead a technical team
• Desire to lead business development activities
• Strong technical and project management skills
• Excellent workplace safety practices (advocate for global best practices)
• Practically minded and passionate for technical excellence
• Exceptional communication, report writing, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Superior time management, planning, and ability to interact with clients
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in writing proposals, technical reports, and general project correspondence

Compensation and Work‑Life Balance

• Competitive salary
• RRSP matching
• Healthcare plan
• Sick leave
• Generous vacation policy
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program

*Applicants residing in Canada and/or existing working rights in Canada only

We want you to write your next chapter with us. For more information, please visit our website at www.mining-plus.com