Specialist Engineer, UG Mining, Red Chris Block Cave

Newmont Corporation; Dease Lake; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly-in/Fly-out schedule

Competitive pay

Retirement matching

Transportation allowances

PPE allowances

Career development

Job summary

Newmont seeks a senior Mine Engineer to lead underground mine planning at the Red Chris Block Cave Project in northern British Columbia. This remote, fly-in/fly-out site offers a dynamic environment focused on safe, efficient development.

You will drive short-range planning, mentor engineers, and coordinate with operations and partners to optimize performance. P.Eng in BC preferred; Deswik experience is a plus. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering.
• 6+ years underground mining with planning focus.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Deswik planning software experience is an asset.
• Contractor management experience is beneficial.
• P.Eng designation in BC or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an engineering/technical team with a safety-first mindset.
• Deliver optimized short-term mine plans (0-3 months) aligned to objectives.
• Translate long-range designs into execution-ready plans.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive productivity improvements.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve plan delivery.
• Execute core planning activities including weekly schedules and ventilation planning.
• Maintain and enhance MoS for short-range planning.
• Provide technical support across underground development (drill, blast, ventilation).
• Collaborate with operations and external partners to optimize mine performance.

Skills

Mine planning

Leadership

Mentoring

Contractor management

Block caving

Deswik experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

P.Eng. designation in BC

Tools

Deswick

Job description

About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer - we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Workplace Type: Onsite

Closing Date: 9/11/2026

About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer - we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.

Your Impact

You will lead mine engineering activities for the Red Chris Block Cave Project, driving safe, efficient, and well-executed underground development. Your leadership will ensure high-quality short-range planning, strong operational performance, and a collaborative team culture that supports delivery of critical project milestones.

As a part of our team, you will

• Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians with a safety-first, inclusive mindset
• Deliver optimized short-term mine plans (0-3 months) aligned to operational and LOM objectives
• Translate long-range designs into detailed, execution-ready plans
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in productivity and schedule adherence
• Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities to improve plan delivery
• Execute core planning activities including weekly schedules, POI designs, ventilation modelling, and inventory management
• Maintain and enhance the Management Operating System (MoS) for short-range planning
• Provide technical support across underground development, including drill and blast and ventilation planning
• Collaborate with operations, technical teams, and external partners to optimize mine performance

Prerequisites for your success in this role

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline
• 6+ years of underground mining experience, with a focus on planning and development
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and build high-performing, inclusive teams
• Strong mine planning capability (Deswik experience considered an asset)
• Experience in contractor management and underground operations is beneficial
• Exposure to block caving is an asset
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in BC or ability to obtain

Your work environment

This role is based at our remote Red Chris mine site, featuring modern accommodations and recreational facilities. You will work a balanced fly-in, fly-out schedule (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off), supporting both career growth and personal time.

Why join Newmont

At Newmont, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. You’ll be part of a global leader in mining, working on a world-class block cave project while contributing to meaningful, long-term value. We offer competitive compensation, strong career development opportunities, and a culture grounded in safety, respect, and collaboration.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$113,600 - 159,075. This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution.