Underground Mining Engineer

Underground Mining Engineer, 5 to 10 years
Job available in these locations:

Quebec City, QC, Canada

Montreal, QC, Canada

Val d'Or, QC, Canada

Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada

Position type:
Regular

Your future role on our team

At BBA, our reputation is built on technical expertise, a strong culture of commitment and long-term, trust-based relationships with our clients and partners. We offer flexibility, career-growth opportunities and the chance to make a direct impact while benefit ting from the support of a large organization.

As our mining and metals activities continue to grow, we’re seeking a mining engineer to join our high-performing mining team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging projects. You’ll also help with sustaining and growth projects, working closely with BBA and client teams to delivery practical solutions to complex mining challenges.

Ideally, you’ll be an underground mining professional with an interest in consulting and client engagement within the base and precious metals sector. You’re a dynamic, creative and innovative mining engineer committed to delivering high-quality services to a growing client base.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

Provide mining engineering and design services for underground mine studies, including scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed design and NI 43-101 technical reports:

Importing block models

Selecting underground mining methods

Calculating cut-off grades

Optimizing underground stopes and developing mine designs

Preparing mine plans and production schedules

Calculating equipment fleets

Evaluating mineral reserves

Calculating capital and operating costs

Contributing to financial models

Writing and contributing to study reports

Work closely with our geology, ventilation, rock mechanics, drill-and-blast and infrastructure teams

Manage the mining scope of large projects

Liaise with clients on technical matters and present results professionally

Deliver high-quality services that uphold BBA’s professional reputation

Mentor junior mining engineering staff

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Results-driven

Thirst to learn and excel

Willingness to work together while having fun

Desire to be in the thick of the action

Ability to share and pass on knowledge

Summary of certifications and job requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in mining or geological engineering from a recognized university

Experience working at a mining operation, in engineering and/or in project evaluation

At least 8 years of experience relevant to the position

Member of the OIQ or eligible to register with a professional association for engineers

Advanced proficiency with underground mine design and planning software (Deswik preferred)

Experience selecting mine equipment and estimating capital and operating costs

Working knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and financial modelling

Understanding of the key components required for a successful mining operation (processing, tailings, infrastructure)

Passion and aptitude for mentoring, training and sharing knowledge with other engineers

Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and spoken

Enthusiasm for business development and the growth of the firm

Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects

Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec

Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner

Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, for varying durations and occasionally to remote locations

Interm…