Senior Engineer, Mine (Mount Milligan) (British Columbia)

Senior Engineer, Mine (Mount Milligan) (British Columbia)

09 Oct
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Centerra Gold
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British Columbia

09 Oct

Centerra Gold

British Columbia

Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team

Boost your career by joining an established organization

Receive a competitive salary of $117,300 - $157,900, plus bonus and benefits

About Centerra Gold
Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.

For more information, please see our website .

About Mount Milligan Mine
Located approximately 155 kilometers northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.

Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi‑Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.

Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero‑tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

About the Opportunity
We have an exciting prospect for an Senior Engineer, Mine to join our Mount Milligan Mine (MTM) operations site.

This role operates on a rotation of 7 days on / 7 days off or a 14 days on/14 days off at a 12-hour daily schedule with camp accommodations provided.

The Senior Mine Engineer plays a key role in optimizing the Mine‑to‑Mill process through effective collaboration with Mine Geology, Mine Operations, Drill & Blast, Maintenance, and Mill Operations and Maintenance. This position is responsible for developing the Drill & Blast budget; supporting the creation of financial models, medium- to long-term mine plans, and Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) construction schedules; contributing to annual budgeting processes; managing contracts and controlling costs; and ensuring alignment between short- and long-range plans. The Senior Mine Engineer also provides mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff within the Mine Technical Services department.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Mine Planning & Optimization

Develop medium‑ to long-range mine plans and production schedules.

Provide guidance and oversight to ensure short-range mine plans align with long-range strategies.

Conduct short-term options analysis to support improved equipment utilization and cost optimization.

Drill & Blast

Optimize drill‑and‑blast parameters to improve rock fragmentation and optimize unit costs; ensure effective D&B; performance reporting and analysis.



Conduct field inspections to verify drilling accuracy (QA/QC).

Develop and control D&B; budgets, including coast forecasting and plan‑vs‑actual variance analysis.

Coordinate and execute industrial trials of explosives, blast systems, and drilling equipment, ensuring technical, safety, and economic compliance.

Collaborate with consultants and suppliers to improve the efficiency and quality of D&B; operations.

Monitor and control consumption of drilling tools, consumables, and explosive materials, ensuring accurate cost tracking and reporting.

Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Planning

Work closely with Mine Operations and Mine Technical Services to develop and execute medium‑ to long-term TSF construction plans and schedules.

Support ongoing TSF optimization, planning, and engineering activities.

Contract management and cost control.

Financial & Strategic Support

Contribute to annual Drill&Blast; budget development and support the creation of financial models.

Assist with cost forecasting, variance analysis, and long‑term strategic planning.

Prepare technical and economic justifications for CAPEX and OPEX, including equipment selection.

Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior Engineers, Co‑op Students, and other technical personnel.

Foster a collaborative environment that supports professional development and continuous improvement.

General Responsibilities

Prepare engineering reports, technical documentation, and presentations as required.

Perform additional duties related to the role, as assigned.

About You
The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:

Education & Certification

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Registered as a P.Eng. in British Columbia.

Valid class 5 driver’s license.

Experience

6 - 8 years of mine engineering experience with demonstrated competency in:

Drill & Blast design

Open-pit mine optimization

Mine design

Mine planning & scheduling

Budgeting and cost analysis

Experience working in large open-pit operations preferred.

Technical Skills

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with:

Pit optimization and mine design software (MineSight, Deswik, Datamine or equivalent)

Mine planning & scheduling applications

Drill and Blast design software (MineSight, Short Plus)

Experience using Power BI and Power Query

Experience generating Power Automate workflows

Experience using VBA scripts to automate Excel-based work processes

Spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Soft Skills





Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.

Strong communication skills, including presentation, written, verbal, and active listening.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Experience working in northern climates and culturally diverse environments is an asset.

Working Conditions

Work involves a camp-based role at the Mount Milligan Mine site with a set work schedule on a 7/7 or a 14/14, 12 hours per day.

Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts, up to 12 hours in duration.

Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Mount Milligan is a safety-sensitive environment and promotes a drug & alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a ZERO – TOLERANCE policy, with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs/paraphernalia on site.

Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from Prince George, Fort St. James and Mackenzie.

About the Benefits
As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structure based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel

Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance

Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D;

Company-sponsored pension with Company match

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account

Reimbursements on work gear and equipment

Annual Incentive Bonus & Long-Term Incentive Plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match

Parental leave top-up program

Professional development within the organization

This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.

PEOPLE FIRST
Respecting the rights of our people, developing and promoting our talent, and creating an inclusive work environment that recognizes the diversity and the unique experiences of our employees is fundamental to our People First mandate.

Centerra Gold puts People First in every region we operate, by committing to nurture an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates the global power of all perspectives. We welcome diverse backgrounds and experience at all our sites, and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or national or ethnic origin. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

To learn more about the industry-leading financial, health, and wellbeing benefits of joining Centerra, please visit this website!

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📌 Senior Engineer, Mine (Mount Milligan) (British Columbia)
🏢 Centerra Gold
📍 British Columbia

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