Senior Mine Planning Engineer

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a SR Mine Planning Engineer to join our team.

At Peter Lucas we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

The Mine Planner will join the technical services team supporting underground mining operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing short-range and mid-range mine plans, coordinating with operations and technical teams, and ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

This role will play a key part in mine design, production forecasting, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a strong field presence underground to support execution and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

Mine Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain short-term and mid-term mine production and development plans.
• Create detailed underground mine designs including development headings, production stopes, access ramps, infrastructure, and services.
• Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly production forecasts and schedules.
• Monitor plan performance and adjust schedules to address operational constraints and changing priorities.
• Support annual budget planning and forecasting activities.

Technical Support

• Work closely with operations, geology, geotechnical, ventilation, and survey teams to ensure plans are practical and executable.
• Evaluate mining performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Assist with ventilation planning, haulage optimization, and infrastructure planning.
• Participate in reconciliation activities and production reporting.

Safety & Operational Excellence

• Ensure all mine plans and designs comply with applicable regulations, company standards, and best practices.
• Apply Safety by Design principles in all planning activities.
• Maintain regular underground field presence to validate conditions and support operational execution.
• Participate in risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare production reports, forecasts, and technical presentations for site leadership.
• Track key planning and operational KPIs and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support life-of-mine planning activities and scenario evaluations as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Eligible for professional registration in Canada P.Eng.
• Minimum 8+ years of underground mine planning experience.
• Experience in underground production and development planning.
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods, ventilation, ground control, haulage systems, and mine infrastructure.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, MineSched, Surpac, Vulcan, or equivalent is an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in hard rock underground mining environments.
• Exposure to life-of-mine planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience supporting operating mines through planning and production optimization.
• Previous exposure to contractor management and project coordination is considered an asset.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Ability to work underground and meet site medical requirements.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Successful completion of pre-employment testing and screening requirements.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits.
• Company Pension Matching.
• Company Incentives.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Global reference checks may be conducted after the interview process.

Note: Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Metis.

We recognize that our work, our lives and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.