Intermediate Open Pit Mining Engineer at Stantec

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

114400.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Evaluation, Costing, Resource Definition, Open Pit Optimization, Mine Planning, Scheduling, Pit Design, Haul Cycle Calculations, Cost Estimation, Operational Support, Geotechnical Planning, Tailings Planning, Safety Compliance, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Computer Skills

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Your Opportunity Stantec Consulting’s mining team consists of more than 800 engineers and technicians working from offices around the globe. The mining group is composed of Mining, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Engineers as well as Geologists providing services primarily to the mining industry. Our western Canadian mining team is based in Calgary and Vancouver and works for mining clients across a wide range of commodities, as well as supporting Stantec’s North American and international offices. Projects range from scoping level mine planning and design through to feasibility studies, permitting and operational support and into reclamation and closure activities. As part of Stantec’s mining team, you will be part of a highly motivated team involved in mine engineering studies, ranging from open pit mine design and scheduling through capital and operating cost estimates. Stantec’s mining team pride ourselves on our ability to develop real-world solutions to mining problems and as part of our team you will develop the skills related to a wide variety of areas from feasibility to closure in developing and evaluating mining operations. Your education and work experience will provide you with the ability to work as a productive member of Stantec’s integrated mining team. Applicants must be prepared to travel and to potentially be in the field for assignment intervals of 1 to 2 weeks if projects require on-site support. This role is classified as full-time with benefits. Standard work week is 37.5 but additional time may be required depending upon workload and project requirements (overtime is compensated at straight-time rate for this position). Your Key Responsibilities We have an immediate opening for an intermediate level mining engineer to be based out of our Vancouver office. Applicants must possess strong computer skills as well as good written and verbal communication skills. Operational experience, and/or familiarity with the Hexagon mine design and planning software will be considered an asset. The individual should also be willing to travel for project work as required, although work would primarily be carried out of the individual’s home office. Responsibilities and essential job tasks include, but are not limited to the following: * Data evaluation and interpretation including equipment productivity, costing and resource definition * Open pit optimization, mine planning, scheduling and pit design * Haul cycle calculations and cost estimation for mining equipment fleets * Site operational support for short, mid and long-range planning * Support for our environmental, geotechnical and tailings planning groups in the development and design of large mining and closure projects. * Comply with and actively participate in Stantec and client safety programs. At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation. Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include data evaluation, open pit optimization, mine planning, scheduling, pit design, haul cycle calculations, and cost estimation for mining equipment fleets. The role also involves providing site operational support and assisting environmental, geotechnical, and tailings planning groups with project development and design.