Mine Planning Engineer

Position: Mine Planning Engineer - PL#17067
Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting‑edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Mine Planning Engineer to join our team.

At Peter Lucas we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high‑achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing short‑range and mid‑range mine plans, coordinating with operations and technical teams, and ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

This role will play a key part in mine design, production forecasting, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a strong field presence underground to support execution and operational success.

Mine Planning, Design & Scheduling

Develop and maintain short‑term and mid‑range mine plans and schedules

Create monthly 3‑month rolling plans

Perform major and minor mine design changes as required

Prepare mine physicals for budgets and forecasts

Generate and maintain level plans and level plots

Support month‑end reporting and production reconciliation activities

Identify risks to schedule and opportunities for improvement

Assist with forecast and budget updates and cost estimates

Technical Support & Analysis

Provide drill and blast prints and construction prints as required

Conduct overbreak analysis and reporting

Support short‑range planner training and development as needed

Assist with operational studies, projects, and engineering evaluations

Provide engineering input for design and operational trade‑off studies

Support economic assessments for engineering and design decisions

Coordination & Operational Support

Work closely with geology, geotechnical, survey, ventilation, and operations teams to ensure plans are executable

Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure required materials and inputs are available (e.g., fans, consumables, ground support)

Support preparation of RFPs, RFQs, and AFEs for upcoming work and projects

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Eligible for or registered P.Eng. with EGBC.

3+ years of underground mining experience.

Experience in underground mine planning and operations.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with Deswik mine planning software

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Company Pension Matching

Company Incentives.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Global reference checks may be conducted after the interview process.

Note:

Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Metis.

We recognize that our work, our lives and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.

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