Mine Surveyor

Baffinland Iron Mines

$80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum two years of experience in mining open pit environments
  • Five years of general survey experience
  • Diploma from a vocational institution
  • College Diploma is considered an asset
  • Drone Pilot License required
  • Familiarity with modern survey instruments like Trimble
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Minesight

Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence to safety standards and work procedures
  • Conduct various surveying tasks including staking and volume calculations
  • Incorporate survey data into designs and create reports
  • Provide topographic surveys for construction site areas
  • Manage master layers for site infrastructure and topography
  • Additional tasks may be assigned as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career development within the mining sector
  • Exposure to diverse surveying tasks and technologies
  • Dynamic work environment with responsibilities at both mine and port sites
  • Access to innovative tools like drones for surveying
  • Focus on safety and adherence to industry standards
Full Job Description
Mission for this Position

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent and under the guidance of the Senior Mine Surveyor, the Mine Surveyor provides survey services to Mine Operations. From time to time, the Surveyor maybe requested to go to Port site as well to perform survey duties.

Main Accountabilities

  • Ensuring work procedures are followed and safety standards are adhered to (risk assessment, incident reporting & investigating, policy & procedures review, MOC, etc.).
  • Conduct various surveys tasks (staking, face positions, levels, drone flights, volume calculations, etc.)
  • Incorporate survey data in designs and reports and provide information as required to various customers.
  • Provides topographic surveys of construction site areas as required.
  • Manage site master layers for all infrastructure, excavations, stockpiles, topography, etc.
  • This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required.


Main Qualifications

  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in mining open pit
  • Minimum five (5) years of general survey experience
  • Diploma from a vocational institution
  • College Diploma is an asset
  • Drone Pilot License
  • Experience with all common modern survey instruments such as Trimble
  • Digital Literacy skills: Knowledge of digital tools and technology. Proficient with standard office software such as Microsoft Office, and Minesight


Job Location

Mary River Mine Site, NU, Canada

Compensation

Compensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland's approved compensation framework and current market conditions. Final compensation will be determined based on:
  • Relevant education and certifications
  • Related training and experience
  • Internal equity considerations

This site-based role is eligible for participation in the travel benefits, site premiums, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and pension participation.

Eligibility & Hiring Consideration

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

In accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations.

Baffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.

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