Senior Mining Consultant

Consulting

Opportunity for a Senior Mining Engineer with underground expertise in Vancouver.

Location | Vancouver

Department | Consulting

We are growing across Canada and North America, so have an opportunity for a Senior Mining Engineer to join our Vancouver team as a Senior Mining Consultant
. We are looking for a senior underground mining professional, ideally with exposure to Deswik software. You will have experience in operational mine planning (design and scheduling), feasibility studies, optimisation strategies, and general mine projects.

• Work with Deswik’s highly specialised mine planning software products across multiple customers, commodities, mine types and operations
• Provide extensive consulting services including mine design, production planning and scheduling, cost modelling for feasibility studies, operational optimisation projects and mine closure planning
• Deliver advanced engineering efficiency to the mining industry through customised software, consulting and training solutions
• Work alongside highly experienced engineers, geologists and software professionals
• Mentor early-career mining engineers

• The opportunity to become an expert Deswik user
• A competitive salary between CAD
  130,000 - CAD
  180,000 (dependent on skills and experience) and annual bonus
• The opportunity to join our amazing Deswik community where we have fun adapting quickly, challenging the status quo and pushing technical boundaries
• Learn, share and explore mine planning knowledge globally with our team of well over 100 mining consultants
• Flexible, hybrid schedule
• The opportunity to work closely with our software developers scoping, building, testing and using unique mine planning product offerings
• A dynamic role that’ll see you constantly building and broadening your skillset
• The Deswik community at your back to provide support as you elevate mining operations to the next level
• You will be trusted to do your job and have support when you need it. We’re run by engineers who ‘get it’ and are dedicated to fostering a positive work environment for our teams

• Degree in Mining Engineering
• 7+ years’ experience in underground mining as a Mining Engineer
• Operational experience in site-based roles
• Excellent mine planning software skills (Deswik software a distinct advantage)
• Demonstrated experience in feasibility studies, mine planning and optimisation strategies, schedule optimisation and scheduling
• An expert Deswik user
• A flair for consulting and managing customer relationships
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• A passion for innovation and a desire to grow and learn
• P.Eng or PE designation would be beneficial but not essential

Deswik, a Sandvik owned company, is a global leader in mine planning software and consulting, with over 500 professionals across 21 offices globally. Our tools are used at over 1,000+ sites worldwide, and we invest heavily in R&D to stay ahead. We’re proud to be part of the mining industry's digital transformation.

• Exceptional culture - supportive, low‑ego, and high‑trust
• Global impact - your work supports teams and customers worldwide
• Autonomy and flexibility - we hire capable people and trust them
• Growth and learning - work alongside experts and evolve your career

Given Deswik's global reach, the successful candidate may be required to travel up to 40% of the year, typically within North America.

Please note:

at this time, we are only considering applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.