Junior Mining Engineer​/EIT – Underground

Your future role on our team

Position type:
Regular.

This position is for recent university graduates from regular or co‑op programs, but candidates with one or two years of experience working for a mining or consulting company are also encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills and be a team player.

The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (engineers, technicians, drafters and other colleagues) on one or more projects. Responsibilities include performing engineering‑related tasks such as studies, preliminary and detailed engineering, commissioning and site secondment. You will apply established calculation and design methods, receive theoretical and practical training aligned with your formal courses, help prepare reports, specifications, estimates and tenders, assist engineers and technicians with tasks requiring accuracy in calculations and data collection, respect recommended work methods, and understand, master and apply the profession’s practice guidelines.

• Undergraduate degree in mining or geological engineering from a recognized university
• Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in Canada
• One to two years of relevant experience in underground mining
• Experience with mine planning software such as Deswik, Datamine, Mine Sched, Vulcan or Minesight
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Asset: budgeting, estimating and scheduling experience with financial modelling skills
• Asset: experience in mine equipment selection
• Asset: capital cost and operating cost estimates
• Asset: underground mining and operations experience
• Travel to domestic and occasionally international destinations is required (at least 30% of the time)

• Annual base salary from $58,000 to $71,000
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

• Access to many experts and coaching
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator!
• Custom training and development plans
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy

• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Desire to be in the thick of the action

For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 30 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language. Learn more about us by visiting our Linked In page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.