Whitemud Resources Inc. operates a world-class metakaolin manufacturing facility in southern Saskatchewan, supplying consistent, high-quality, and cost-competitive supplementary cementing material to the cementitious and concrete industries. Leveraging proven kaolin clay reserves and a patented dry manufacturing process, the company is positioned as a leading provider of high-performing, environmentally responsible metakaolin across North America.

Role Description

The Mine Planning & Quarry Operations Manager is a dual-focus leadership role responsible for both the technical design and day-to-day operational execution of our open-pit quarry. You will develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine extraction plans while directly overseeing quarry operations, heavy equipment utilization, and workforce safety. A key focus is ensuring strict compliance with Saskatchewan mining regulations and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Mine Planning & Engineering

- Design and Schedule: Develop 0–12 month short-range and long-term extraction plans using mine planning software (e.g.,Carlson Surface, K-Mine, OpenContour).
- Pit Optimization: Define optimal pit walls, catch benches, ramp designs, and waste dump locations.
- Drill & Blast Engineering: Create pattern layouts to optimize fragmentation, maximize yield, and reduce dilution.
- Material Reconciliation: Conduct weekly planned-versus-actual reconciliations for hauled volumes and grades.
- Stockpile Management: Design blending strategies to ensure a consistent, high-quality feed to the crushing plant.

2. Site Operations & Team Management

- Daily Supervision: Lead, mentor, and schedule pit crews, heavy equipment operators, and subcontractors.
- Production Targets: Manage daily load-and-haul operations to achieve volume quotas and budget KPIs.
- Asset Management: Coordinate with the maintenance team to maximize the mechanical availability of fleet vehicles.
- Civil Infrastructure:



Oversee the construction and upkeep of pit access roads, water dewatering systems, and sumps.

3. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

- Regulatory Alignment: Enforce compliance with The Mines Regulations, 2018 under the Saskatchewan Employment Act.
- Safety Culture: Lead daily toolbox talks, conduct field risk assessments, and investigate safety incidents.
- Permit Maintenance: Manage site water discharge, dust control plans, and progressive reclamation boundaries.

Requirements & Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
- Valid Saskatchewan Surface Mine Certificate (or equivalent Mine Manager Certification).
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License and a clean driving abstract.
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in open-pit mining or aggregate quarry operations.
- Hands-on mastery of 3D mining software packages alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage hourly workforces and external contractors under demanding conditions.
- Ability to work outside in Saskatchewan's extreme climate variations (heat and deep winter sub-zero temperatures).

Thank you for your interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Adaptable language requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wood Mountain, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Qualified Engineer (P.Eng.) with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Mine Planning & Quarry Operations Manager (Wood Mountain)
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