Mine planning expertise meets short-range execution at Suncor’s Fort Hills site in Fort Mc Murray, Alberta, with CAD and scheduling software skills required. This site-based position follows a 7 by 7 or 4 by 3 shift.
As a Mine Planning Engineer in Training, you will shape plans covering zero to two years. The work connects Business Plan goals with Forecast, 12-week, and two-week execution plans. You will apply mine engineering, scheduling, geoscience, regulatory, and coding knowledge across operational planning.
Key Responsibilities: Design highwalls, benches, structures, roads, and infrastructure
Schedule mining activities and balance material requirements
Plan reclamation salvage, placement, drainage, and tailings
Prepare D82, D81, and other regulatory reporting




Support stewardship and continuous improvement activities
Requirements: Two to four years of on-site mine engineering or operations experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or equivalent
Qualified Engineer registration with APEGA or eligibility
Mine Planning software, Microsoft Office, VBA, or Python proficiency
Understanding of mine geoscience and regulatory requirements
Apply mine design, scheduling, reporting, and stakeholder relationship skills to short-range planning at Suncor’s Fort Hills operation.

📌 Mine Planning Engineer Fort Hills (Fort Chipewyan)
🏢 Oil Authority
📍 Fort Chipewyan