Lead open-pit mine planning and quarry operations in Saskatchewan, using 3 D mining software and engineering expertise. Oversee extraction planning, production, safety, and compliance.
This Mine Planning and Quarry Operations Manager directs technical design and daily execution at an open-pit quarry. Develop short-, medium-, and long-term extraction plans while managing heavy equipment utilization, workforce safety, and environmental standards. The position combines mine engineering with operational leadership across pit crews, operators, and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities: Develop extraction plans using Carlson Surface, K-Mine, or Open Contour
Design pit walls, catch benches, ramps, and waste dumps
Create drill and blast layouts optimizing fragmentation and yield
Reconcile hauled volumes and grades against weekly plans
Manage stockpile blending for consistent crushing plant feed
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in mining or geological engineering
Registered or eligible for Saskatchewan P. Eng. registration
Valid Saskatchewan Surface Mine Certificate or equivalent
Five to eight years in open-pit or quarry operations
Advanced Microsoft Excel and 3 D mining software mastery
Apply mine planning, pit optimization, and reconciliation expertise while directing technical extraction strategies for open-pit quarry production.