Intermediate Consultant (Mining Engineer)

Okane Consultants

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for an ambitious Intermediate or Junior Consultant (Mining Engineer) to join a dynamic team focused on reshaping the mining industry from early-stage planning to relinquishment. The company, Okane, believes in integrated mine and closure planning to 'Help Create a Better Tomorrow' by working with mining companies to return land responsibly and safely, enabling future use that serves both people and the planet. They advocate for meaningful partnerships with communities, including Indigenous rightsholders, and design solutions that create lasting financial, environmental, and social value. The company is looking for individuals who want to be part of this transformation in the future of mining.

Requirements

Knowledge of mine planning first principles.
Experience in the operational or closure phases within the mining industry.
Strong project management skills.
Eagerness to lead interdisciplinary project teams.
Comfortable coordinating with peers and clients across different time zones.
Skills in mine mine planning software in either Hexagon MinePlan and/or Deswik. CAD.
Critical thinkers who possess leadership skills at both the strategic and tactical levels.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially with experience with proposals, technical reports, and regulatory submissions.
A willingness to travel for workshops, client meetings, and site visits when needed.
A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering is essential.
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training with APEGA or can transfer from another jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mine and/or tailings planning is an asset.
Familiarity with regulatory and legislative frameworks is definitely an asset and will help you thrive here.
Experience in both operating mines and consulting would make you a valuable asset to the team!
Comfortable working flexibly across time zones and travelling from time to time.

Responsibilities

Support the mine planning team and other technical disciplines by providing guidance, training, and mentorship.
Help the team to develop and follow core processes and uphold technical standards.
Promote a culture of safety and well-being for yourself and your colleagues through active leadership in safety practices.
Utilize understanding of mining engineering principles to aid in the creation of design surfaces, schedules, and cost estimates for the life of mine, tailings management, and closure plans, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
Apply basic mine planning concepts to support the development of closure plans.
Support the proposal development process by outlining work scopes and estimating both project schedules and costs.
Prepare, review, and authenticate advanced technical documentation and reports to guarantee their technical quality and assurance.
Oversee the budget, scope, and schedule of projects.
Facilitate workshops and conduct risk assessments and analyses with various stakeholders and external project support.
Interact competently with both internal and external stakeholders who possess varying levels of expertise.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to foster existing relationships and generate new leads, opportunities, or referrals.
Review mine planning investigations to support tailings and mine projects, including site investigations and monitoring data.
Build strong professional relationships with clients and actively engage in business development initiatives, exploring innovative opportunities beyond your project scope.
Communicate insights with technical leaders.
Mentor junior staff and help them grow.
Integrate health, safety and environmental considerations into every aspect of your work, which may include completing hazard assessments and other HSE project requirements, following internal procedures and policies, participating in safety training, and promoting a safety culture.