Engineer, Mine Projects
- BC, Canada
- Kitimat-Stikine A, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.
Brucejack is one of the highest-grade gold mines in the world – a remote underground operation famously located on top of a glacier in northwestern British Columbia. With a fly-in, fly-out roster and on-site camp, our team works in a truly unique environment, using modern mining methods to safely extract gold and silver from deep beneath the ice. The challenges of Brucejack’s location create a tight-knit team spirit: safety, adaptability and camaraderie are paramount in everything we do. We are quietly proud of our strong partnerships with local First Nations and nearby communities, which help us operate responsibly and share benefits in the region. Brucejack offers the rare opportunity to build a career on the cutting edge of mining, delivering world-class results in an environment like no other.
Your Impact
As an Engineer, Mine Projects, you will support the successful delivery of site projects at Brucejack, helping ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and to the required quality standards. Working closely with the engineering and operations teams, you will provide technical support from project planning and design through field execution.
As Part of the Team, You Will
- Support the development of project designs, plans, technical drawings, and documentation.
- Gather technical information and requirements from multiple departments to support project planning and design.
- Conduct regular site inspections to confirm work meets project specifications and safety standards.
- Document field observations and communicate findings to senior engineers.
- Support day-to-day project execution and monitor progress against schedules and project scope.
- Identify and escalate project issues, risks, or delays.
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot field issues in collaboration with the engineering team.
- Support safety assessments and the development of appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Help ensure site activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and company requirements.
- Contribute ideas and practical solutions to improve the safety and effectiveness of project delivery.
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, such as Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Practical knowledge of engineering design, project planning, and project execution.
- Understanding of project management principles, site inspection practices, and safety standards.
- Ability to interpret technical information, identify issues, and support practical solutions.
- Strong planning, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and build positive working relationships.
- Commitment to safe work practices, including speaking up about hazards and stopping unsafe work.
This site-based role is part of the Engineering team at Brucejack and works closely with Operations and other site departments. You will balance office-based engineering and project work with regular field inspections and hands-on support of projects across the site.
- Remote, camp-based setting at Brucejack Mine
- 13 days on / 13 days off rotation (with travel days)
- Rotating day/night shifts, including weekends
- Underground mining environment requiring full PPE
- Drug & alcohol-free workplace (pre-employment testing required)
- Competitive base salary PLUS a 15% short-term incentive bonus plan.
- Extended medical, dental, paramedical services, a health spending account, and more.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company contributions of up to 9%.
- $1,000 annual Learning and Physical Wellness benefit.
- Travel allowance of $8400, on top of company-paid commercial or charter flights from airports across Canada.
- Opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and career growth.
- A collaborative culture focused on safety, inclusion, and operational excellence.
At Newmont, our people are our strength and we're committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you're passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.
Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont
Hear from our people: Life at Newmont
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Responsibilities
Support mine project delivery from planning and design through field execution, including preparing project documentation, gathering requirements, and monitoring progress against schedules and scope. Conduct site inspections, document findings, troubleshoot field issues, identify risks and delays, and support safe, compliant project work.
Requirements
Post-secondary education in engineering, such as civil engineering, or a related discipline is required, along with practical knowledge of engineering design, project planning, and project execution. Candidates should understand project management, site inspections, and safety standards, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, problem-solving, teamwork, and commitment to safe work practices.
Skills
- Engineering Design
- Project Planning
- Project Execution
- Project Management
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Site Inspections
- Schedule Monitoring
- Risk Identification
- Field Troubleshooting
- Safety Assessments
- Hazard Mitigation
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Environmental Compliance
- Planning and Organization
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
Benefits
- Short-Term Incentive Bonus
- Extended Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paramedical Services
- Health Spending Account
- Learning and Physical Wellness Benefit
- Travel Allowance
- Company-Paid Flights
- Professional Development
- Continuous Learning
- Career Growth Opportunities
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Mining
- Underground Mining
- Mine Projects
- Civil Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Project Planning
- Project Execution
- Project Management
- Technical Drawings
- Project Documentation
- Site Inspections
- Field Execution
- Schedule Monitoring
- Project Scope
- Risk Management
- Field Troubleshooting
- Safety Assessments
- Hazard Mitigation
- Health and Safety
- Environmental Compliance
- Multidisciplinary Teams
- Fly-In Fly-Out
- Camp-Based Work
- Rotating Shifts
- Personal Protective Equipment