Underground Mine Planner/EIT - Flights & Accommodation provided

New Gold Inc.; Emo Township; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights & Camp Provided

Healthcare benefits

RRSP matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Coeur Mining is seeking an Underground Mine Planner/EIT for the Rainy River operation in Ontario, Canada. The role focuses on supporting safe, efficient underground development and production through high-quality designs, detailed planning, and collaboration with Operations, Geology, and Technical Services.

The position offers exposure to drill and blast design, short- to medium-range planning, and growth toward Mine Planner and Senior Engineer roles, with a 14 days on/14 days off schedule and

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in an underground mining operation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to technical accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with mine safety systems, ventilation, ground control, and QA/QC practices.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI/Power Query) is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in a remote camp environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain short- and medium-term mine plans using Deswik CAD, IS, and Scheduler.
• Generate drill and blast designs, stope layouts, and void pull letters.
• Coordinate with Survey team on CMS updates and spatial data management.
• Produce daily and monthly performance reports including metres developed and tonnes mined.
• Promote safety, QA/QC, and ground control in all designs.

Skills

Underground mining

Analytical skills

Cross-functional comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik CAD

Deswik IS

Deswik Scheduler

AutoCAD

MineSight

Power BI

Job description

Career Opportunities: Underground Mine Planner/EIT - Flights & Accommodation provided (8050)

Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit www.coeur.com to learn more.

Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

• A stimulating values-based work environment
• A culture of collaboration and inclusion
• Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
• A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.

Rainy River

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site. The Rainy River mine, located adjacent to the Ontario/Minnesota border is 65 kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

About the Role

Schedule: 14 days on / 14 days off rotation

Hours: 12-hour shifts (6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

Reports To: Senior Underground Mining Engineer

Position Overview:

The Underground Mine Planner / Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient execution of underground mine development and production through high-quality designs, detailed planning, and effective collaboration with Operations, Geology, and Technical Services. This role offers excellent exposure to a wide range of technical areas, from drill and blast design to short- and medium-range planning, with mentorship from senior engineers and clear growth pathways toward Mine Planner and Senior Engineer positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain short- and medium-term mine plans using Deswik CAD, IS, and Scheduler, ensuring alignment between design, schedule, and production targets.
• Generate drill and blast designs, stope layouts, and void pull letters using Deswik CAD.
• Coordinate with the Survey team on CMS updates, control lines, and spatial data management.
• Produce daily and monthly performance reports including metres developed, tonnes mined, and contractor activity summaries.
• Conduct underground field audits to verify design compliance, ventilation integrity, and drilling QA/QC.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Geology, and Maintenance to ensure design practicality and plan execution.
• Support stope and development reconciliation, dilution control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly corporate reports and presentations.
• Promote a proactive approach to safety, hazard identification, and ground control in all designs.
• Assist in the implementation of standardized planning processes and systems across the underground engineering team.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in an underground mining operation
• Eligible for registration as a P.Eng. with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Working knowledge of Deswik software suite (CAD, IS, Scheduler) is strongly preferred; experience with AutoCAD or MineSight is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an attention to technical accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with mine safety systems, ventilation, ground control, and QA/QC practices.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Query) considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in a remote camp environment.

Working Conditions

• 90% office / 10% underground work environment.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

*Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration

Why Coeur?

• Highly competitive base salary and quarterly incentive program.
• Extended Health & Dental benefits with short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Company-matched RRSP contributions.
• Opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment with exposure to multiple aspects of underground mining.
• Flights & Camp Provided

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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