Mining Engineer

Sudbury, ON, CAN

ID: 1085262

Job Description

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Mining Engineer to join our Totten Mine - Mines Technical Services team in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent position.

As a Mining Engineer, you will work with mine operations and technical disciplines to make sure mining operations are planned, developed and operated in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.

Additionally, in this position you will:

Perform and review layouts and borehole QA/QC, including development, service, and miscellaneous boreholes.

Initiate and validate engineering requests for new infrastructure such as sumps, electrical, and sandfill stations.

Lead water management efforts, including QA/QC for sandfill, updating water management documents, and supporting incident investigations.

Maintain and update infrastructure documentation, including drainage, pumping, backfill, and communication networks across multiple levels and orebodies.

Design and oversee backfill and blasting plans to ensure structural integrity and maximize ore recovery.

Develop and manage production schedules, stope sequencing, and development headings with input from relevant teams.

Support underground mining operations by collaborating with geologists, engineers, and other stakeholders on design, evaluation, and scheduling.

About You

Education:

Engineering Degree in Mining is required.

P.Eng preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within an underground mining envi-ronment.

Experience in assisting with preparation of annual budgets, 5-year plans, capital planning and allocation of resources.

Experience with mine production and development planning.

Experience with MS Office, Deswik and SAP.

Skills:

Underground mine design, mining engineering, scheduling, and high level of understanding of underground mining activities.

Knowledge of engineering planning software (Mine2-4D, EPS, MineCAD, Deswik) is an asset.

Knowledge of cash flow modeling techniques and mineral economics is an asset.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with spreadsheet manipulation in Excel.

What We Offer You

Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan

Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package

Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)

Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)

Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth

Employee Family Assistance Program

Virtual Healthcare online

Online training and career development opportunities

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: F7T – F6T, depending on level of experience

Apply by: June 20, 2025

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