Underground Mining Engineer, 5 To 10 Years

Your future role on our teamAt BBA, our reputation is built on technical expertise, a strong culture of commitment and long-term, trust-based relationships with our clients and partners. We offer flexibility, career-growth opportunities and the chance to make a direct impact while benefitting from the support of a large organization.
Position type: Regular
Your future role on our teamAt BBA, our reputation is built on technical expertise, a strong culture of commitment and long-term, trust-based relationships with our clients and partners. We offer flexibility, career-growth opportunities and the chance to make a direct impact while benefitting from the support of a large organization.
As our mining and metals activities continue to grow, we’re seeking a mining engineer to join our high-performing mining team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging projects. You’ll also help with sustaining and growth projects, working closely with BBA and client teams to delivery practical solutions to complex mining challenges.
Ideally, you’ll be an underground mining professional with an interest in consulting and client engagement within the base and precious metals sector. You’re a dynamic, creative and innovative mining engineer committed to delivering high-quality services to a growing client base.
Provide mining engineering and design services for underground mine studies, including scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed design and NI 43-101 technical reports:
Importing block models
Selecting underground mining methods
Calculating cut-off grades
Optimizing underground stopes and developing mine designs
Preparing mine plans and production schedules
Calculating equipment fleets
Evaluating mineral reserves
Calculating capital and operating costs
Contributing to financial models
Writing and contributing to study reports
Work closely with our geology, ventilation, rock mechanics, drill-and-blast and infrastructure teams
Manage the mining scope of large projects
Liaise with clients on technical matters and present results professionally
Deliver high-quality services that uphold BBA’s professional reputation
Mentor junior mining engineering staff
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
Results-driven
Thirst to learn and excel
Willingness to work together while having fun
Desire to be in the thick of the action
Ability to share and pass on knowledge
Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements
Undergraduate or graduate degree in mining or geological engineering from a recognized university
Experience working at a mining operation, in engineering and/or in project evaluation
At least 8 years of experience relevant to the position
Member of the OIQ or eligible to register with a professional association for engineers
Advanced proficiency with underground mine design and planning software (Deswik preferred)
Experience selecting mine equipment and estimating capital and operating costs
Working knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and financial modelling
Understanding of the key components required for a successful mining operation (processing, tailings, infrastructure)
Passion and aptitude for mentoring, training and sharing knowledge with other engineers
Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and spoken
Enthusiasm for business development and the growth of the firm
Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally;
you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, for varying durations and occasionally to remote locations
Intermediate Spanishskills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in South America;
you may need to use Spanish occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards
Annual premium program for regular employees
Onsite mobility premium
Time bank
Cellphone fee reimbursements
Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
Retirement savings plan
Annual vacation and sick leave
Premium for employee referrals
BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.
At BBA, You Get Many Benefits
Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
A corporate culture that values expertise
Participation in innovation projects
Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
A growing business with many opportunities
About BBAFor over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 20 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
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