Location
Thompson, MB | Canada
Job description
Your new company
Our client is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, they deliver the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.
Your new role
Reporting to the Divisional Supervisor, the Mine Planner is to provide mine engineering services as required by the mine department in a cost-effective and timely manner. The Mine Planner has accountability for providing high quality mining engineering services to the operating mine in support of safe, optimized and sustainable ore extraction.
Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Design underground stops using the Deswik mine design software.
- Produce and issue packages for all stopping activities including ITH drilling, blasting and backfilling.
- Create development designs for level development, ramp development, and raise development required to safely excavate the ore.
- Collect, document, and assess engineering data within the mine, specifically responsible for the short-term mine planning.
- Develop the plan that will be followed to mine the deposit. Using the orebody model of the deposit created by the Geology team, the Mine Planner designs the underground mine, decides what methods and equipment will be used for accessing and extracting ore and waste material and provides a schedule for the removal of this material.
- Ensure safety is first and foremost in all aspects of planning by using applicable standards and guidelines.
- Provide input for cost development and life of mine scheduling.
- Communicate the mine plan to the mine operations group, providing technical assistance as required
What you'll need to succeed
- An undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering or Diploma in Mining Technology.
- Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in Manitoba.
- Mining Engineer-in-Training (EIT) applications are also welcome.
- A minimum of 3–4 years’ experience in an underground mining with a preferred focus on mine production planning and mine engineering.
- Technical knowledge in planning, surveying, backfill, blasting, ventilation, incentives, rock mechanics.
- Knowledgeable with applicable safety and mining regulations and procedures.
- Expert in various computer applications, specifically Deswik, Datamine, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
- Experience with budgeting and cost forecasting.
- Experience in underground mine operations and mine design.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and on-site premiums
- Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus
- Attractive pension and benefits
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
- Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader
- Online training and career development opportunities
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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