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Senior Mine Engineer
- Kamloops, BC, Canada
The anticipated salary for this position will be between $124,000 to $140,000. · Full-time
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- Pay
- The anticipated salary for this position will be between $124,000 to $140,000.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 7+ years’ experience in Mine Engineering with exposure to block caving or sub-level caving operations
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.
New Afton
Situated 10 kilometers west of Kamloops, British Columbia, the New Afton mine is an underground gold and copper producing site.
Kamloops is a city of 105,000 people, located 350 kilometers east of Vancouver. The area provides the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community with its own university and within easy reach of world class ski resorts, championship golf courses, mountain biking trails, popular recreational lakes and award-winning vineyards. About the Role
Schedule: 5x2 (Monday-Friday) or 4x3 (Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri)
Position Reports To: Technical Services Superintendent
Position Overview
The Senior Mine Engineer provides technical oversight, supervision, and structured mentoring of the Technical Services planning team, typically encompassing production planning, development planning, ventilation, survey, and drill & blast. The role supports Mine Operations through planning, scheduling, and resolution of technical issues, while setting priorities and collaborating with other technical and operations stakeholders to develop optimized life-of-mine plans, budgets, and forecasts aligned with safe, efficient production in a block caving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Mine Planning & Design:
- Responsible for oversight and optimization of mid-term and short-term plans for mine production, development and construction, and ventilation planning
- Develop and optimize detailed underground mine designs, including production levels, access ramps, and infrastructure
- Establish monthly priorities for the mine planning team and ensure deliverables meet timeline and quality requirements
- Creation of budget and forecast mine physicals for delivery to the processing and finance teams
- Responsible for oversight of year-end production model updates, reserve production model runs, and delivery of annual reserves update and report
- Responsible for oversight of ongoing model and grade reconciliation work, coordination with Operations and other technical groups to ensure the plan is executed
- Work closely with the geotechnical team to assess cave propagation, seismic and instrumentation activity, and fragmentation
- Manage the draw control strategy, incorporating technical and operational constraints into daily and weekly draw instructions for the operations team
- Provide guidance and technical mentorship to Engineers in Training (EITs) and technicians, supporting progression towards professional registration
- Review and approve engineering designs, layouts, and cost estimates
- Lead continuous improvement projects
- Supervision, mentorship, and performance management of:
- Short range planners (EITs/GITs) and ventilation EITs/technicians
- Mine planning & production engineers
- Surveyors
- Ensure all designs and engineering activities comply with all applicable mining codes and regulations, management plans, and EGBC requirements
- Incorporate “Safety by Design” principles into all layouts and plans
- Maintain regular underground field presence to validate conditions, confirm plan practicality, and strengthen plan-to-execution feedback
- Participate in risk assessments for complex mining activities associated with block caving
- Actively participate in the Critical Risk Management program, coach team members through effective Critical Control Verifications
- Oversee regular reporting on progress of mining and technical KPIs, analyze variances to identify and action risks and opportunities for improvement
- Provide clear and concise technical summaries for site management, translating complex technical information into decision-relevant insights
- Support formal reporting requirements by contributing to:
- Monthly and quarterly planning reports
- Budget and forecast reviews
- Life-of-mine planning updates and scenario evaluations
As a people leader, the individual selected will have demonstrated the ability to:
- Present a united front to the organization and lead in an aligned manner
- Role model our values and culture and do so with care and compassion
- Actively listen, engage, and demonstrate the utmost respect, and integrity and work with others in an inclusive way
- Foster diverse perspectives to actively identify new ways of working, have the courage to try new things, learn from mistakes and drive innovation
- Provide coaching and timely feedback to grow their team, expand their capabilities and foster growth
- Recognize and celebrate success and encourage a winning attitude across the organization
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related geoscience field
- 7+ years’ experience in Mine Engineering with exposure to block caving or sub-level caving operations
- Eligible for professional registration with EGBC
- Good understanding and working knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulations for Mines in British Columbia.
- Advanced skills in mine planning software. Experience in Deswik suite (Ops, Sched, ORB), PCBC and Surpac as asset.
- Deep understanding of mine design, rock mechanics, mine ventilation, haulage and materials handling systems
- Strong field safety record and ability to work in an underground environment
- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and an aptitude for team leadership
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage priorities
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities
Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:
- Successful completion of pre-placement functional screen
- Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada
- Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements
The anticipated salary for this position will be between $124,000 to $140,000. A comprehensive benefits program and performance bonus plan will also be provided. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Kamloops area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Applicants can submit their resume and cover letter until 11:59pm on September 23, 2026.
Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility
Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.
Additional Information
We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, headhunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the Technical Services planning team while overseeing mine production, development, ventilation, and infrastructure plans for an underground block-caving operation. Manage cave monitoring and draw control, ensure safe and compliant engineering, and report on performance, budgets, forecasts, and life-of-mine plans.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related geoscience field, at least seven years of mine engineering experience, and eligibility for professional registration with EGBC. Candidates should have block- or sub-level-caving exposure, advanced mine-planning software skills, knowledge of mine design and related technical systems, and strong leadership, communication, and safety capabilities.
Skills
- Mine Planning
- Underground Mine Design
- Block Caving
- Cave Management
- Production Scheduling
- Ventilation Planning
- Mine Surveying
- Drill And Blast Planning
- Mine Reconciliation
- Draw Control
- Mine Safety
- Engineering Leadership
- Team Mentoring
- Risk Assessment
- Technical Reporting
- Mine Planning Software
Benefits
- Performance Bonus Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Mining Engineering
- Underground Mining
- Block Caving
- Sub-Level Caving
- Mine Planning
- Production Planning
- Development Planning
- Ventilation
- Mine Design
- Cave Propagation
- Seismic Monitoring
- Fragmentation
- Draw Control
- Reserve Reporting
- Grade Reconciliation
- Rock Mechanics
- Haulage Systems
- Materials Handling
- Deswik
- Deswik Ops
- Deswik Sched
- Deswik ORB
- PCBC
- Surpac
- EGBC
- Critical Risk Management
- Critical Control Verification
- Safety By Design
- Mine Budgeting
- Life-Of-Mine Planning