Job Description

Workplace Type:

Onsite

Closing Date:

About Newmont

At Newmont, we're not just a world-leading gold and metals producer - we're a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit ourVirtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.



Your Impact



As a Senior Mining Engineer (Short-Range Planner) at our Red Chris operations, you'll play a critical leadership role in developing and delivering safe, efficient, and value-focused short-range mine plans. Your work directly supports surface production performance and contributes to the long-term success of one of Canada's most exciting open-pit polymetallic mines.

As part of our team, you will:

Lead the Short-Range Planning and Drill& Blast Engineering functions. Develop and deliver robust weekly and 3-month production plans. Ensure alignment between short-range and quarterly mine plans. Provide technical support and guidance to production and technical teams. Manage procedures, databases, and change management processes. Collaborate across departments including Geology, Survey, Maintenance, and Mill. Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement in open-pit operations. Update existing Pit and Dump designs

Prerequisites for your success in this role:

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering (or equivalent). 7+ years of short-range planning and drill& blast engineering experience. Registration as a Professional Engineer in BC or eligibility within 6 months. Proficiency in mine planning and scheduling software (MineSight preferred). Strong communication, decision-making, and leadership skills. Experience in open-pit mining; polymetallic exposure and prior supervisory experience preferred.

Your work environment:

This role is based at our Red Chris mine site, located in the stunning Golden Triangle of British Columbia. It is a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) operation with a strong safety culture and collaborative team environment. You'll work on a dayshift schedule as part of our Technical Services department.



Why Join Newmont



As the world's leading gold company and a major player in copper and critical minerals, Newmont offers you the opportunity to work on innovative projects, grow your career, and make a lasting impact. At Red Chris, you'll help shape one of Canada's premier mining operations while being supported by a global network of industry-leading professionals.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$103,300 - $137,700/year, with an additional 15% short term incentive . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate's pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply - we'd love to hear from you!