Senior Mining Engineer (Greater Sudbury)

Senior Mining Engineer (Greater Sudbury)

19 Apr
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Vale Base Metals
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Greater Sudbury

19 Apr

Vale Base Metals

Greater Sudbury

The Opportunity We are currently seeking a

Senior Mining Engineer

to join our Mines Technical Services team at Creighton Mine in Sudbury. This permanent position focuses on planning, developing, and operating mining operations safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively.

Responsibilities

Provide mining engineering support to geologists, mining engineers, and geotechnical engineers.

Participate in the design, evaluation, and support of underground mining operations.

Design stoping boundaries for long‑term evaluations based on guidance from the geotechnical department to maximize ore recovery.

Mentor and review work of other members of the Mines Technical Services team.

Work with operations to ensure plans are secure, efficient, and realistic.

Create schedules for development and production, sequencing stopes and headings with approval from all parties.

Maintain safety focus aligned with the MTS Safety Plan.

Identify, analyze, recommend, and implement opportunities for safety, productivity, and cost improvements.

About You Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mining Engineering.

Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) is preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years mine engineering experience.

Skills

Underground mine design, mining engineering, scheduling, and high-level understanding of underground mining activities.

Knowledge of engineering planning software (Deswik) is an asset.





Knowledge of cash‑flow modeling techniques and mineral economics is an asset.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and spreadsheet skills in Excel.

Creative mindset to develop innovative solutions that maximize mineral value.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including a variable annual incentive plan.

Participate in a Defined Contribution Pension package.

Comprehensive benefits: company‑paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans, and optional insurances.

Leave for all life’s reasons: vacation, personal, sick, parental.

Culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.

Employee Family Assistance Program.

Virtual Healthcare online.

Online training and career development opportunities.

Compensation Pay Grade : The candidate’s experience will determine placement within the pay band.

Minimum Starting Salary : $100,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Vale is an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage employees, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics, to express their ideas and contribute. We provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Employees must be lawfully able to work in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.

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📌 Senior Mining Engineer (Greater Sudbury)
🏢 Vale Base Metals
📍 Greater Sudbury

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