Chief Mine Engineer

The Opportunity:

Our client, A well-established precious metals producer, is seeking a Chief Mine Engineer to join their team at the Keno Hill Silver District in Yukon. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, this role will lead the mine engineering function, overseeing mine planning, infrastructure development, ventilation, and geotechnical activities. You will play a key role in developing and executing short-, mid-, and long-term mine plans to achieve production targets while maintaining high standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

This is a fly-in fly-out opportunity operating on a 14-days-on, 14-days-off rotation, with camp accommodations and meals provided.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and coordinate mine engineering activities, including annual budgets, reserves, mine planning, surface and underground infrastructure, ventilation, and geotechnical requirements.
• Develop, optimize, and implement short-term mine plans, including 3-month, 1-month, and weekly plans, to achieve annual production targets safely and economically.
• Coordinate mid-range and long-range mine infrastructure planning with operations, including dewatering, electrical, and ventilation systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes, regulations, safety standards, environmental requirements, and operational specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and operational guidance to engineering and mine operations teams.
• Develop and monitor short- and long-term plans that support corporate growth strategies in collaboration with corporate technical services.
• Participate in daily and weekly planning meetings to coordinate activities and achieve operational objectives.
• Evaluate alternative ore extraction methods, stope access options, and mining sequences, providing recommendations on their benefits and challenges.
• Prepare month-end and year-end engineering reports and submissions.
• Coordinate mine engineering activities with geology and mine operations teams.
• Develop and maintain engineering policies and procedures while ensuring accountability for adherence to mine plans.
• Work with operations teams to develop engineered solutions to operational challenges and provide the necessary technical drawings and documentation.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain engineering personnel while supporting departmental succession planning.
• Promote a strong safety and environmental culture across the organization.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering.
• Ability to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Yukon Territory is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience supporting or managing projects at operating underground mines and/or mines undergoing development or expansion.
• 5+ years of underground operational supervisory or management experience.
• Strong background in mine services, design, scheduling, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and contractor management.
• Proficiency with mine design software and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in underground narrow-vein mining, ground control, and underground/surface water management would be considered assets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both operational and technical teams.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract.
• Willingness to work a remote, fly-in fly-out schedule on a 14-days-on, 14-days-off rotation.

Salary Range: $170,000 to $210,000