Surveyor

Orla Mining Ltd

$98K — $109K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Mine Engineering, or related field
  • Over 3 years of relevant experience in mine surveying or underground mine engineering
  • Proficiency with underground survey methods and software like Leica, Trimble, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Deswik
  • Hands-on experience with MOSS and drilling techniques is a plus
  • Understanding of construction tolerances and deformation monitoring
  • Strong problem-solving skills for dynamic environments
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain advanced surveying equipment, including total stations and drones
  • Ensure compliance with underground safety protocols and health regulations
  • Perform QA/QC of survey data to verify accuracy against engineering standards
  • Provide positioning and alignment support for raiseboring and diamond drilling tasks
  • Collaborate with engineers and contractors to resolve survey-related issues
  • Maintain organized survey records per Mine Data Management (MDM) standards
  • Contribute to Month-End reconciliation for contractor performance management

Benefits

  • Fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) working arrangement
  • 14 days on / 14 days off rotational schedule
  • 12-hour shifts alternating between day and night shifts
  • Participation in the company's annual short-term incentive program
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with employer contributions
Full Job Description
Surveyor

Musselwhite Mine

Purpose:

As part of our ongoing operations at Musselwhite Mine, we are seeking a Surveyor to support underground mining activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting precise surveying tasks that ensure safe and efficient mine development and production. This role will report to the Senior Mine Engineer.

Responsibilities include:
  • Operate and maintain advanced surveying equipment, including total stations, laser scanners, MOSS, Boretrak, and drones
  • Adhere to underground safety protocols and ensure compliance with all occupational health and safety regulations
  • Perform QA/QC of survey data (e.g., Boretrak), verifying accuracy and alignment with engineering standards
  • Support raiseboring and diamond drilling operations by providing accurate positioning and alignment information
  • Collaborate with engineers, construction teams, and contractors to troubleshoot and resolve survey-related issues
  • Maintain accurate and organized survey records and reports in line with site MDM (Mine Data Management) standards
  • Contribute to Month-End reconciliation processes to support contractor performance management


Qualification and Experience:

  • Diploma or Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Mine Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Over 3 years of relevant experience in mine surveying or underground mine engineering
  • Proficiency with underground survey methods and familiarity with Leica, Trimble, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Deswik software
  • Hands-on experience with MOSS, lateral/vertical development, drill-and-blast techniques, and diamond drilling is an asset
  • Understanding construction tolerances, deformation monitoring, and interpretation of borehole data
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt in a dynamic underground environment
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments
  • Comfortable working in remote, field-based locations


Working Conditions:

  • This is a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) position with a rotational schedule of 14 days on / 14 days off, working 12-hour shifts rotations will alternate between one rotation working day shift (D/S) and the other working on night shift (N/S)

Compensation:
  • The base salary range for this position is CAD$98,149 - $109,058 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 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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