Mine Planning Engineer
About The Position
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran (TSX:ELD) is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join our growing McIlvenna Bay team. This is a full-time position based at the McIlvenna Bay site working a 14/14 rotation. Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran is advancing the McIlvenna Bay project, a cornerstone asset and one of the most significant copper development projects in Canada. With commercial production expected in mid-2026, this world-class deposit contains copper, zinc, gold, and silver – key metals for the global transition to green energy. We are committed to sustainable development, environmental protection, and building strong communities. We believe in empowering our people, fostering a culture of growth, and creating opportunities for meaningful careers as we build the mines of the future. The Mine Planning Engineer is responsible for ensuring that plans are operationally viable and aligned with company objectives. You will oversee the issuance and execution of all short-term plans, monitor compliance, identify deviations, and implement mitigation plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Mining Engineering Technology, or related.
- 5+ years of underground hard rock mining experience.
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Saskatchewan or eligible with APEGS.
- Strong understanding of underground mining methods, drill and blast, and backfill.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be legally able to work in Canada.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Deswik (Sched, DB, CAD, IS) is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate commitment to health, safety, environment, and teamwork.
- Develop and maintain medium-term (3–12 month) mine schedules aligned with budget and production targets.
- Develop and coordinate short-term and weekly mine plans (7+21), ensuring alignment with medium- and long-term plans.
- Monitor plan compliance, identify deviations, and implement mitigation actions.
- Maintain mine models, designs, and technical databases using mining software.
- Coordinate drill and blast and development designs to support planned activities.
- Ensure drill and blast designs support safe execution, maximize recovery, and minimize dilution.
- Work closely with survey to ensure accurate underground execution of designs.
- Identify and communicate operational risks, constraints, and optimization opportunities.
- Support QAQC activities related to drilling, blasting, and mining.
- Coordinate with Operations and Technical Services to deliver integrated schedules.
- Ensure backfill activities are planned and executed in line with backfill strategy.
- Maintain and manage stope reconciliation programs.
- Support auxiliary planning including ventilation, ground control, and services.
- Develop SOPs and engineering best practices as required.
- Complete trade-off studies to support operational and technical decisions.
- Promote safe and efficient production through sound engineering practices.
- Supervise, train, and mentor engineers and technicians.
Benefits
- Employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- RRSP with company match
- Camp-based position with travel support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
