Posted Jul 22, 2026Senior Mine Engineer
Full-time
Description
Coeur New Afton Mining
Is looking for a Senior Mine Engineer
$124,000-$140,000
The Senior Mine Engineer provides technical oversight, supervision, and structured mentoring of the Technical Services planning team, typically encompassing production planning, development planning, ventilation, survey, and drill & blast. The role supports Mine Operations through planning, scheduling, and resolution of technical issues, while setting priorities and collaborating with other technical operations stakeholders to develop optimized life-of-mine plans, budgets, and forecasts aligned with safe, efficient production in a block caving environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mine Planning & Design:
- Responsible for oversight and optimization of mid-term and short-term plans for mine production, development and construction, and ventilation planning
- Develop and optimize detailed underground mine designs, including production levels, access ramps, and infrastructure
- Establish monthly priorities for the mine planning team and ensure deliverables meet timeline and quality requirements
- Creation of budget and forecast mine physicals for delivery to the processing and finance teams
- Cave Management & Monitoring:
- Responsible for oversight of year-end production model updates, reverse production model runs, and delivery of annual reserves update and report
- Responsible for oversight of ongoing model and grade reconciliation work, coordination with Operations and other technical groups to ensure the plan is executed
- Work closely with the geotechnical team to assess cave propagation, seismic and instrumentation activity, and fragmentation
- Maage the draw control strategy, incorporating technical and operational constraints into daily and weekly draw instructions for the operations team
- Technical Leadership & Mentoring:
- Provide guidance and technical mentorship to Engineers in Training (EITs) and technicians, supporting progression towards professional registration
- Review and approve engineering designs, layouts, and cost estimates
- Lead continuous improvement projects
- Supervision, mentorship, and performance management of:
- Short range planners (EITs/GITs) and ventilation EITs/technicians
- Mine planning & production engineers
- Surveyors
- Safety & Compliance:
- ensure all designs and engineering activities comply with all applicable mining codes and regulations, management plans, and EGBC requirements
- Incorporate “Safety by design” principals into all layouts and plans
- Maintain regular underground field presence to validate conditions, confirm plan practically, and strengthen plan-to-execution feedback
- Participate in risk assessments for complex mining activities associated with block caving
- Actively participate in the Critical Risk Management program, coach team members through effective Critical Control Verifications
- Reporting:
- Oversee regular reporting on progress of mining and technical KPIs, analyze variances to identify and actions risks and opportunities for improvement
- Provide clear and concise technical summaries for site management, translating complex technical information into decision-relevant insights
- Support formal reporting requirements by contributing to:
- Monthly and quarterly planning reports
- Budget and forecast reviews
- Life-of-mine planning updates and scenario evaluations
Qualifications:
As a people leader, the individual selected will have demonstrated ability to:
- Present a united front to the organization and lead in an aligned manner
- Role model our values and culture and do so with care and compassion
- Actively listen, engage, and demonstrated the utmost respect, and integrity and work with others in an inclusive way
- Foster diverse perspectives to actively identify new ways of working, have the courage to try new things, learn form mistakes and drive innovation
- Provide coaching and timely feedback to grow their team, expand their capabilities and foster growth
- Recognize and celebrate success and encourage a winning attitude across the organization
In addition, the successful candidate will possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related geoscience field
- 7+ years’ experience in Mine Engineering with exposure to block caving or sub-level caving operations
- Eligible for professional registration with EGBC
- Good understanding and working knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulations for Mines in British Columbia
- Advanced skills in mine planning software. Experience in Deswik suite (Ops, Sched, ORB), PCBC and Surpac as asset
- Deep understanding of mine design, rock mechanics, mine ventilation, haulage and materials handling systems
- Strong field safety record and ability to work in an underground environment
- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skill, and an aptitude for team leadership
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and manage priorities
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities
Other requirements:
Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:
- Successful completion of pre-placement functional screen
- Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada
- Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements
Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on July 30, 2026.
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