Workplace Type: Onsite 
 

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering  results together. 

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines.  A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

Dimensions

This position will ensure regulatory and inter-company procedural compliance and will generate competent, workable and safe mine designs and plans and measure performance and effectiveness of existing designs and systems.  This position will ensure the engineering department works safely, striving to achieve zero harm to people and property. They will be reporting to the Mine Technical Services Superintendent.

Purpose

To provide clarity and focus for the engineering group to achieve and surpass the mine’s safety and production targets and to add value to the operation.  Develop high confidence mine plans based on historical performance.  To grow the people in the engineering group through performance review, training, guidance, and mentoring to reach their maximum potential

Essential Duties

Promoting Safety and Sustainability

Align with Fatality Risk Management protocols at all sitesPromote innovation and continuous improvement in safety by reviewing existing engineering designs and new designsReview plans and designs for regulatory compliance and compliance to Company policies, procedures and standardsPromote and adhere to Company environmental and sustainability policies 

Mine Planning and Mine Design

Complete and review mid-term mine planning and mine design to increase value to operationDevelop budget mine plan and support company business planning exerciseDevelop high confidence quarterly forecasts to support mine production Optimize grade control and minimize dilution through effective incorporation of geological data and tasks in mine planLiaise with Geotech team and incorporate guidance into mine planProvide guidance to operating departments to maximize production, plan their activities and accurately measure key mining parametersManage consultants and contractors on engineering projects

Strategic Planning

Maintaining, reporting and monitoring of production statistics and performance to ensure the property’s goals and objectives are achievedParticipate in Business Planning exercise at the senior management level, providing guidance on LOM options to increase value and optimize use of resourcesProvide support to exploration teams to ensure targets are appropriately scheduled and incorporated into the mine planSupport reserve and resource calculations as required by the corporationTraining & Experience A Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or equivalent engineering degreeRegistered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario and in good standing order with PEO, or equivalent in other jurisdictions Prior leadership experience would be considered an assetBe technically competent and have a good understanding of key business drivers for gold miningStrong Deswik skillsStrong understanding of geologic influence on mine plan confidenceHave strong communication and people skillsBe focused, clear and decisiveAble to impact and influence in order to gain the alignment of the engineering and operating teamsAbility to effectively establish priorities and accordingly delegate work to engineering staffWorking Conditions

This position supports our Borden Mine in Chapleau, ON.

Work schedule is 4 days on 3 days off.
While on site, accommodations are provided.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.