Mining Plus

Senior Principal Mining Consultant – Open Pit

Mining Plus

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Vancouver • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provide ongoing technical oversight and engagement in mining studies (Scoping, Pre-feasibility & Feasibility)
  • Conduct mine asset due diligence and evaluations
  • Conduct mine planning, optimization projects, and mine economics modelling
  • Lead Mine Design and planning activities, including management of partner groups and sub-contractors
  • Write and review technical engineering Reports (NI 43-101 or equivalent)
  • Oversight of technical documents, and delivery of projects including design, review, and project management according to client-approved scopes of work
  • Be a champion for practical mining solutions for projects and operations, leveraging our existing foundation of global best practices
  • Actively leverage and advocate for industry-leading technology and support implementation engagements (collaboration with our partner groups)
  • Lead and manage multi-disciplinary project teams, working with professionals to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget
  • Actively mentor and develop staff in your team, in the interests of their long-term career objectives and operational needs
  • Manage contractors and sub-consultants on projects (as required)

Requirements

  • 15+ years of mining-technical experience
  • 5+ years of relevant operational mining experience required
  • Must be able to use Mine Planning software competently (Deswik or Datamine preferred)
  • Must be P.Eng. (Or Equivalent)
  • Experience as a QP under NI 43-101
  • Ability to lead a Technical Team
  • Desire to lead business development activities
  • Strong technical and project management skills
  • Excellent workplace safety practices (advocate for global best practices)
  • Practically minded and a passion for technical excellence
  • Exceptional communication, report writing, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Superior time management, planning, and ability to interact with clients
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • RRSP Matching
  • Healthcare Plan
  • Sick leave
  • Generous vacation policy
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Employee Assistance Program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
mine planningmine optimizationmine economics modellingtechnical report writingproject managementtechnical oversightdue diligencemine designNI 43-101business development
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationinterpersonal skillspresentation skillstime managementplanningclient interactiontechnical excellenceadvocacy for safety
Certifications
P.Eng.Qualified Person (QP) under NI 43-101