Mine Planner

Location: Spokane
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

Reporting to the Underground Construction Manager, the Mine Planner is accountable for creating value and mitigating risks associated with Underground Mine Planning scope at the Red Dog MLE Project.

The Mine Planneris responsible for developing andmaintainingshort-, medium-, and long-term mine plans to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of mineral resources. This role supports declinedevelopment

Contractors and Operational teams byoptimizingproduction schedules, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

The Mine Planner collaborates with members of the project, functional and operational leadership teams in reviewing and monitoring Mine plans, estimates, budgets, schedules, procurement plans, contracting plans, and provides specificexpertisein construction strategizing and site management. The person shall develop detailed short-term (weekly/monthly), medium-term (quarterly), and long-term (life-of-mine) plans.

• Be a courageous safety leader, sponsoring Teck’s values and embedding a robust HSEC program and culture.
• Monitor and track mining performance against plans and KPIs.
• Identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with operations, geology, and processing teams to ensure alignment.
• Ensure all plans adhere to safety regulations, company standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Participate in risk assessments and hazard identification processes.
• Prepare regular reports on planning progress, production forecasts, and deviations.
• Present plans and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Engage with Indigenous Governments and Organizations (IGO) and First Nations contractors, providing leadership and strategies to support the work.
• Facilitate and coordinate work amongst contractors, operational personnel and others contributing to the effort.
• Prepare production schedules aligned with company targets and operational constraints.
• Optimize Underground designs, haulage routes, and sequencing to maximize resource recovery and efficiency.
• Analyze geological models and integrate them into mine plans.
• Use mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Surpac, Vulcan, Mine Sched) to generate designs and schedules

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering is helpful but not required.
• At least 8 years of experience in mine planning (open pit or underground).
• Experience with mine planning software tools is essential.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Hands-on with a respectful, positive, solution-focused attitude.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment to meet the needs of key stakeholders.
• Proficiency in mine design and scheduling software (Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, etc.).
• Strong understanding of mining methods, equipment, and operational constraints.
• Data analysis and modeling skills.

Pay Range: USD $118,000 - $145,000 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

This role offers a flexible benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for you and your eligible dependents
• Long Term Disability insurance
• Option to enroll in Teck’s 401(k) retirement plan
• Minimum of 10 vacation days accrued per calendar year
• 10 paid holidays per year