The Opportunity We are currently seeking a
Mining Engineer to join our Mines Technical Services team at
Garson Mine in Sudbury. This is a permanent position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The Mining Engineer will work with mine operations and technical disciplines to make sure mining operations are planned, developed and operated in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. The focus of the role will be creating mid-range designs (block plans), as well as, supporting weekly integrated operations scheduling (IOS) functions as required. This is a permanent position.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Provide mining engineering support to an existing team of geologists, mining engineers, and geotechnical engineers.
- Participates in the design, evaluation and support of underground mining operations.
- Design stoping boundaries for long-term evaluations based upon guidance from the geotechnical department to maximize recovery of ore.
- Mentor others in the Mines Technical Services team.
- Review work and provide feedback to others in the Mines Technical Services team.
- Work with operations to ensure plans are safe, efficient and realistic.
- Create schedules for development and production by sequencing stopes and development headings with guidance and approval from all parties involved.
- Maintain a focus on safety for the work being implemented in conjunction with MTS Safety Plan.
- Identify, analyze, recommend, and bring into action opportunities for safety, productivity, and cost improvements.
What We Offer You - Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
- Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
- Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
- Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Virtual Healthcare online
- Online training and career development opportunities
About You Education:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mining Engineering.
- Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) is preferred.
Experience:- Minimum of 5 years mine engineering experience is required.
Skills:- Underground mine design, mining engineering, scheduling, and high level of understanding of underground mining activities.
- Knowledge of engineering planning software (Deswik) is an asset.
- Knowledge of cash flow modeling techniques and mineral economics is an asset.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with spreadsheet manipulation in Excel.
- Be creative, not only use past practices but promote new ways of doing things in order to maximize the value of our mineral resources.
Why SudburyGreater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.
Pay Grade: The candidate's experience will determine placement within the pay band
Minimum Starting Salary: $100,000
Apply by: July 13, 2026
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