At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mine planning activities and mentor engineers for safe underground operations.
- Company: Join Newmont, a leader in sustainable mining with over 100 years of innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, wellness programs, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience a dynamic workplace with a focus on safety, respect, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in the future of mining while working in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering and 6+ years of underground mining experience.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 176400 $ per year.
Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.
Located in the heart of Tahltan Territory in northwest British Columbia, Red Chris Mine is a copper-gold operation with a bright future ahead. At Red Chris, our people are at the center of what we do. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where people can build their careers, develop their skills, and contribute to something meaningful.
Our work is guided by Newmont’s values: Be Always Safe, Care Deeply, Deliver Responsibly and Improve Daily. We work collaboratively with our workforce, the Tahltan Nation, local communities, and our partners to create lasting value and support opportunities across the region.
Your Impact: As a Supervisor Engineer, Mine Design & Planning, you'll lead mine planning activities to support production goals and regulatory requirements, while providing technical guidance and mentorship to mine engineers. You'll help coordinate safe, effective underground mine plans while working across mine planning, geology, geotechnical and operations teams.
- Lead and mentor mine engineers across mine planning, drill and blast, ventilation and project activities, supporting a collaborative and productive team environment.
- Oversee short- and long-range mine planning, including mine layouts, sequencing and scheduling, to support safe and efficient underground mining activities.
- Collaborate with geology, geotechnical and mine operations teams to ensure mine plans align with production targets and broader operational objectives.
- Monitor performance against mine plans, analyze variances and develop corrective actions, forecasts and planning reports to support operational decision‑making.
- Review technical mine engineering work, including development layouts, drill plans, blast plans and ventilation surveys, while maintaining planning procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve mining practices, productivity, efficiency and cost performance while proactively managing operational risks.
Requirements for Success in This Role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or a related discipline, with a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in British Columbia.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in underground mining, with a focus on mine planning and development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams, foster a collaborative work environment, and build effective relationships across mine engineering and operational disciplines.
- Proficiency with Deswik CAD, Deswik Sched and Deswik MDM, combined with a strong understanding of short- and long-range mine planning, drill and blast, ventilation and projects.
- Ability to review and approve technical mine engineering documents, with competency in risk management and business improvement principles and practices.
- Experience across both engineering and mine operations is preferred; project and/or contract management experience is an asset.
- Ability to adapt to a remote mine‑site environment, including camp life and extreme weather conditions.
Why Work at Red Chris Mine?
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive wages and salary packages, performance-based rewards, where applicable, short-term and long-term incentive programs, where applicable, opportunities for additional premiums and allowances depending on the role.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs, employee and family support resources, wellness initiatives and programs.
- Lodge & Site Amenities: Comfortable lodge accommodations, meals and food services provided at lodge, recreational and common areas, access to site amenities designed to support your wellbeing while at lodge.
- Travel & Time Off: Site travel arrangements for eligible employees, rotational schedules that provide extended time away from site, paid vacation and statutory holidays, based on employment terms.
- Learning & Career Development: Training and development opportunities, support for building skills and advancing your career, opportunities to work alongside experienced mining professionals, exposure to a modern mining operation and the development of the Red Chris Block Cave project.
The expected salary range for this role is CAD $105,800.00 - $176,400.00 per year. 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, skills and/or experience, and will not be based on a candidate’s pay history.
At Newmont, our people are our strength and we're committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you're passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.
Supervisor Engineer, Mine Design & Planning employer: Newmont Corporation
Newmont is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for Senior Underground Mechanical Engineers to thrive. Located in the vibrant city of Vancouver, BC, employees benefit from a dynamic environment that encourages professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities. With a strong commitment to safety and sustainability, Newmont offers a rewarding career path where your contributions directly impact the success of major underground projects.