Mine Planner

Orla Mining Ltd

$103K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field; strong academic performance preferred.
  • 0-2 years of relevant underground mining experience; co-op or internship experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Deswik.CAD and Deswik.MDM software; strong Microsoft Office skills required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration.
  • Proven commitment to safety and continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior engineers for safe and efficient mining practices.
  • Lead drill-and-blast and development design activities as the primary focus.
  • Conduct stope economic evaluations and track performance against plans.
  • Develop drill-and-blast designs using Deswik.CAD, following industry standards.
  • Create level development designs, ensuring detailed planning and layout.
  • Prepare daily operational deliverables like blast packages and drill plans.
  • Engage in monthly reconciliation and reporting processes.

Benefits

  • 14 days on and 14 days off working schedule, with 12-hour daily shifts.
  • Participation in the Company’s annual short-term incentive program, with bonus eligibility.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with 5% automatic employer contribution and potential additional matching contributions.
Full Job Description
Mine Planner
Musselwhite Mine

Purpose
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated Mine Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in mine planning, with a strong focus on drill and blast design, level development design, stope economics, and reconciliation. Reporting to the department's senior engineers, the candidate will support the delivery of high-quality engineering designs and daily operational deliverables. The Mine Planner will work closely with operations, technical services, and other key teams to support safe, efficient, and optimized production.

Responsibilities include:
• Work collaboratively with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable mining practices.
• Lead and support drill-and-blast and development design activities as the primary focus of the role
• Conduct stope economic evaluations, including cost tracking, performance analysis, and reconciliation of planned versus actual results.
• Develop stope drill-and-blast designs in Deswik.CAD, adhering to internal engineering standards and industry best practices.
• Complete level development designs, including layout planning, sequencing, and detailed design drawings
• Produce short-term deliverables including daily blast packages, gas clearance layouts, and drill packages
• Participate in monthly reconciliation and month-end reporting processes
• Conduct underground QAQC on drill and blast activities
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, reports, and drawings.
• Comply with all safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline; strong academic performance is a significant asset.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in an underground mining environment (co-op or internship experience considered an asset).
• Familiarity with Deswik.CAD and Deswik.MDM, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions
The schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day.

Compensation:
• The salary for this position is CAD$103,000 - CAD$115,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• This role is eligible to participate in the Company's annual short term incentive program. The target annual bonus for this position is insert 10% of base salary, subject to individual and company performance.
• The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee contributions.

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