Mining Engineer

Mining Engineer – EG3 Engineer 3

Regular/full-time

Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation

Mining, Oil and Gas, Minerals, Petroleum & Geoscience

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45239

Salary(s): EG3 $ 88,116.00 - $ per year

Closing Date:
July 22, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Mining Engineer, under the direction of the Chief Mining Engineer and or Director of the Mines Branch, is responsible for completing engineering assessments and recommendations on mines and quarry operational and rehabilitation plans, mineral exploration work permit applications, borehole license applications, and mine closure plans under the Mines and Minerals Act. In addition to inspection of underground mines, open pit mines, mining facilities and quarries from time to time, they also provide technical assessment inputs of Environmental Act Licence proposals, as well as evaluation of mines engineering related health and safety matters under the Workplace Safety and Health Act and associated regulations.

• Undergraduate degree in Mining or Geological Engineering or equivalency recognized by Engineers Geoscientists of Manitoba. (Preferred Masters or PHD)
• Extensive experience working in engineering role in an underground and open pit mine.
• Experience undertaking technical review of mining project feasibility study and NI 43-101 reports, environmental impact of mining and mitigation measures, with a sound understanding of mining cycle, permitting, rehabilitation and closure process
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder relations skills with the ability to develop, foster and maintain respectful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written communication skills including ability to prepare technical and non-technical correspondence and reports.
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Experience in leadership, supervision and with human resource practises (i.e. training and development, coaching, labour relations, mentoring, conflict resolution, understanding of collective agreement)
• Strong project management, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to effectively manage time, being comfortable managing multiple projects and adjusting priorities as needed in a dynamic work environment

• Ability to learn and work with appropriate industry software tools such as 2D and 3D geotechnical software, digital mine design software tools to successfully complete assignments/projects

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, or the equivalent, transferable professional designation from another Canadian regulator
• Must be able to travel to and work in remote locations for extended periods within the province, travelling by various means such as chartered aircraft, boat, ATV, and snowmobile
• Must be physically able to undertake the duties of the position, including conducting field work in an underground mine, rough terrain, and on water, during all seasons and under adverse weather conditions
• Must be willing and able to work overtime when required and work out-of-town for extended periods of up to ten days with overnight accommodations in bunkhouses, hotels and tents
• Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.