Are you an experienced Open Pit Mining Engineer looking to broaden your technical experience, work on diverse projects, and take on greater responsibility within a global mining consultancy?
Mining Plus continues to grow across North America, and we're looking for a Senior Mining Consultant - Open Pit to join our Canadian team.
This is an opportunity to apply your open-pit mining, mine planning, design, and operational experience across challenging projects while working alongside technical experts in Canada and around the world.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Mining Consultant - Open Pit, you will provide technical expertise and consulting services across a variety of surface mining projects in Canada and internationally.
You will apply your mining engineering experience to mine planning and design, Scoping Studies, Pre-Feasibility Studies (PFS), Feasibility Studies (FS), NI 43-101 Technical Reports, mine optimization, technical due diligence, mine economics, and project management.
You'll work directly with clients and multidisciplinary technical teams while contributing to high-quality project delivery and practical solutions for mining operations.
What You'll Do
- Lead and contribute to Scoping, Pre-Feasibility, and Feasibility Studies
- Complete and review open-pit mine designs, schedules, and mine plans
- Conduct mine planning and optimization projects
- Conduct mine asset technical due diligence, evaluations, and operational reviews
- Develop and review mine economic models, cost estimates, and technical assessments
- Prepare and review NI 43-101 Technical Reports and equivalent international technical reports
- Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout project delivery
- Manage technical deliverables in accordance with client-approved scopes, schedules, and budgets
- Coordinate with partner groups, contractors, and sub-consultants as required
- Apply practical, fit-for-purpose mining solutions and global best practices
- Identify and support the implementation of industry-leading mining technology
- Provide peer review and technical guidance to project teams
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
- Support proposals, scopes of work, and client presentations
- Contribute to business development and the continued growth of Mining Plus
What You Bring
- 8+ years of mining and technical experience
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant operational mining experience
- A recognized degree in Mining Engineering, Mineral Engineering, or a related discipline
- Professional P.Eng. designation or equivalent
- Strong experience in open-pit mine planning, mine design, scheduling, and optimization
- Competency with mine planning software, with Deswik and/or Hexagon MinePlan 3D experience preferred
- Experience contributing to NI 43-101 Technical Reports
- Experience with mine economics, cost modelling, and technical assessments
- Strong technical and project management capabilities
- Experience managing or coordinating multidisciplinary projects, contractors, and sub-consultants
- Experience preparing proposals, technical reports, scopes of work, and project correspondence
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
- An interest in supporting and contributing to business development
- A practical approach to solving complex mining challenges
- A strong commitment to technical excellence and workplace safety
- Exceptional communication, report writing, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global teams
What We Offer
At Mining Plus, you'll have the opportunity to work across diverse projects and commodities while developing your technical, consulting, project management, and leadership capabilities.
- Competitive salary
- RRSP matching
- Comprehensive healthcare plan
- Generous vacation policy
- Sick leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Exposure to diverse commodities, operations, and technically challenging projects
- Opportunities to collaborate with technical experts across our global business
- Career development opportunities across technical, project management, and leadership pathways
Write Your Next Chapter With Us
At Mining Plus, you'll have the opportunity to take your operational and technical experience and apply it to a much broader range of mining challenges.
If you're an experienced open-pit mining professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working with clients, and delivering practical technical solutions, we'd like to hear from you.
Applicants must currently reside in Canada and/or have existing authorization to work in Canada.
