Responsibilities:
In this role, you will work closely withour mining clientsand technical teamsonprojects that span diverse siteswithunique challengesto developpractical solutionsfor mine planning and closure.
Your work will include:
- You will support the mine planning team and other technical disciplines by providing guidance, training, and mentorship. Your role will involve helping the team to develop and follow core processes and uphold technical standards. Also, you'll promote a culture of safety and well-being for yourself and your colleagues through active leadership in safety practices.
- You will utilize your understanding of mining engineering principles to aid in the creation of design surfaces, schedules, and cost estimates for the life of mine, tailings management, and closure plans, ensuring alignment with industry best practices. Additionally, you will apply basic mine planning concepts to support the development of closure plans.
- You will be responsible for supporting the proposal development process by outlining work scopes and estimating both project schedules and costs. Also, you will prepare, review, and authenticate advanced technical documentation and reports to guarantee their technical quality and assurance.
- You will be involved with all aspects of projects, including overseeing the budget, scope, and schedule. You will also facilitate workshops and conduct risk assessments and analyses with various stakeholders and external project support.
- You will interact competently with both internal and external stakeholders who possess varying levels of expertise. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients is crucial, as it helps foster existing relationships and can lead to generating new leads, opportunities, or referrals.
- You will help review mine planning investigations to support tailings and mine projects, including site investigations and monitoring data. Experience with trade-off studies and resource evaluation techniques is advantageous.
Expectations for this Role:
- You'll build strong professional relationships with clients and actively engage in business development initiatives, exploring innovative opportunities beyond your project scope. Your insights will be vital as you communicate with our technical leaders.
- We take a holistic approach to decision-making, ensuring we consider financial, social, and environmental impacts on Okane. Plus, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior staff and help them grow!
- In our fast-paced environment, your adaptability and prioritization skills will shine as you navigate unexpected challenges. Lastly, you'll engage in our critical thinking process, evaluating and recommending clever solutions in your work.
- You model Okane's Core Values in every client interaction and are a trusted voice within the team.
- You actively integrate health, safety and environmental considerations into every aspect of your work. This may look like completing hazard assessments and other HSE project requirements, following internal procedures and policies, participating in safety training, and promoting a safety culture.
- You are comfortable working flexibly across time zones and travelling from time to time.
Qualifications:
- We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual with knowledge of mine planning first principles. Experience in mine and/or tailings planning is an asset!
- You have experience in the operational or closure phases within the mining industry.
- Familiarity with regulatory and legislative frameworks is definitely an asset and will help you thrive here.
- We'd love to see strong project management skills and an eagerness to lead interdisciplinary project teams.
- You have skills in mine planning software in either Hexagon MinePlan and/or Deswik and CAD.
- We really value critical thinkers who possess leadership skills at both the strategic and tactical levels.
- Experience in both operating mines and consulting would make you a valuable asset to the team!
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, especially if you have experience with proposals, technical reports, and regulatory submissions.
- A willingness to travel for workshops, client meetings, and site visits or rotations, when needed.
- A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering is essential, you must be registered as a Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training with APEGA or can transfer from another jurisdiction.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the mining industry and contribute to sustainable land stewardship, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter by November 20, 2026, detailing your experience and why you're a great fit for this role. Please note that only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.
