Technical Services Manager

Brunel; Eagle River; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is partnering with a Canadian-focused gold producer with high-grade underground assets in Canada. The role leads Mine Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical, and related teams at an underground Northern Ontario site, operating on a 4 on/3 off rotation (10-hour days).

This permanent, full-time position emphasizes safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will translate Life of Mine strategy into concrete weekly, monthly, and annual production plans, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mining/geology field is required.
• Professional designation (P.Eng. or P.Geo. in Ontario) is required.
• 10–15 years of underground mining experience, preferably in gold operations.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong background in underground mine planning, geology, geotechnical engineering, ventilation, and operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide direction to the Mine Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical, Ventilation, and Survey teams.
• Translate Life of Mine strategy into executable production plans.
• Lead the development and execution of short-, medium-, and long-term underground mine plans.
• Review and approve mine designs, development plans, stope designs, production schedules, and extraction strategies.
• Oversee geotechnical programs related to underground ground stability and rock mechanics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, mine recovery, dilution control, and cost reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Underground mining

Mine planning

Safety culture

Cross-disciplinary leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering / Geological Engineering / Geology

Tools

Deswik

Datamine

Leapfrog

Job description

Location: Underground mine site, Northern Ontario

Working Conditions / Schedule

• Location: Underground mine site in Northern Ontario.
• Shift / Hours of Work: 10-hour days.
• Schedule / Rotation: 4 days on, 3 days off.
• Type of Hire: Permanent, Full-Time.

Introduction

Our client is a Canadian-focused gold producer with high-grade underground assets in Canada and a strong exploration pipeline supporting future growth. The mine site has a tight-knit team where everyone knows each other and there is a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support. It is a hands-on, fast-paced environment where work feels impactful and you can see the results of your contributions quickly. Located in a scenic and quiet forested setting in Northern Ontario, this is a true boots-on-the-ground environment. Team members reside in a camp environment and typically work on rotations, with access to excellent food, a sauna/gym, recreation room, and opportunities to stay connected with family and friends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide direction to the Mine Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical, Ventilation, and Survey teams.
• Ensure operational priorities are aligned with technical service forecasts, budgets, and Life of Mine objectives.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the development and execution of short-, medium-, and long-term underground mine plans aligned to budget.
• Translate Life of Mine strategy into executable weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual production plans.
• Review and approve mine designs, development plans, stope designs, production schedules, and extraction strategies.
• Lead production geology activities, including grade control, ore reconciliation, delineation drilling, and resource model application.
• Minimize ore loss and dilution through effective geological interpretation, operational controls, and reconciliation processes.
• Oversee geotechnical programs related to underground ground stability, rock mechanics, stope stability, sequencing, and excavation design.
• Ensure ground support standards, monitoring programs, ventilation systems, and technical controls are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Ensure compliance with mine design standards, engineering specifications, and Ontario mining regulations.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks that may impact safety, production, or mine economics.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Processing teams to support mine performance objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, mine recovery, dilution control, cost reduction, and technical performance.
• Prepare and present technical reports, forecasts, operational updates, reconciliation results, and technical KPIs to site leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation as a P.Eng. or P.Geo. in Ontario is required.
• Minimum 10–15 years of underground mining experience, preferably within underground gold mining operations.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong background in underground mine planning, geology, geotechnical engineering, ventilation, and operational execution.
• Extensive experience with mine planning and geology software such as Deswik, Datamine, Leapfrog, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of how short-term operational decisions impact long-term asset value and mine economics.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build high-performing teams, develop technical talent, and promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

Our client offers a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package, along with the opportunity to join a close-knit, high-performing team at a well-established Canadian underground gold operation.

About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 45 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining, and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.