Lead Engineer, Capital Projects

We are looking to hire a Lead Engineer, Capital Projects to join our Timmins Operations team in Timmins, ON to play a key role in the Bell Creek Shaft expansion project on a full‑time basis.

Schedule:

Monday‑Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10 hrs/day.

Compensation:
This position offers a base salary range of $140,000–$180,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.

This role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp‑based position.

The Lead Engineer, Capital Projects will support the implementation of capital projects during their design phase, build phase, and up to and including their close‑out phase and operational readiness. You will regularly produce accurate and timely reporting on project phases, milestones, and present project updates. You will ensure work standards/requirements are met or exceeded, while complying with all applicable laws, rules, policies, and government regulations within the project scope.

Regular update presentations to the senior management group as well as corporate personnel are required; therefore excellent communication methods are a necessary skill set.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Lead Engineer, Capital Projects will have the following responsibilities:

• Act as the liaison between the Mechanical/Structural/Electrical Engineering consultants to the execution team
• Helping to execute the operational plan for completing the project
• Ensure QAQC is performed on all new installations
• Produce project schedule and update as needed using project planning software
• Assist with the development, optimization and implementation of project plans to ensure budget, schedule and overall project objectives are achieved in a safe and economic manner
• Supervise other engineering staff
• Ensure all layouts, prints and drawings are accurately produced and delivered on time for the project demands
• Monitor progress and report progress performance against the project plan
• Measure Earned Value of the project
• Facilitate daily and weekly planning meetings, with key personnel including contractors, to coordinate activities in order to review performance against targets and ensure project objectives at met
• Monitor compliance and ensure adherence to applicable engineering codes, regulations, safety and environmental practices, performance standards and specifications.
• Troubleshoot problems that arise; analyze and recommend solutions so that project work can proceed according to plan
• In consultation with the project team, evaluate alternative optimized methods for execution of project work, detailing the costs, benefits and issues with each approach and make recommendations to the team
• Assist and coordinate special projects that arise within the planning and projects teams.
• Lead and coordinate Projects work with Mine Operations and Contractors, which includes the management of the planning, scheduling, and budgeting for each project

The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:

• Licensed professional Engineer (or have the technical equivalency)
• 5 years experience in underground mining
• Over 10 years experience in engineering and/or projects
• Project experience in mining projects
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset
• Knowledge of tendering/procurement practices
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience leading an engineering team
• Demonstrated capabilities to drive projects forward
• Proven abilities to understand critical timelines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong skills using project planning software such as MS Project, Primavera, Excel, Deswik
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada

As our ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player, and above all, you demonstrate compliance with all health and safety and environmental regulations.

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
• Long Term Incentive Plan
• Sign‑On Bonus for eligible positions
• Relocation Assistance available for eligible…