Posted 3 months ago
Chief Engineer - Ground Control
@ Hays
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Overview
Hays is recruiting a Chief Engineer for Ground Control at a global mining and metals company supplying critical minerals. The role leads ground control engineering for safe, stable underground excavations and mentors a technical team. Pay is about $130,000 base plus annual performance incentives, with a P.Eng. and at least 8 years of underground experience required.
Pay:
$110,000–$130,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead ground control engineering for underground excavations
- Support Ground Control and Seismic Risk Management programs
- Assess geomechanical risks and plan mine design and sequencing
- Apply geotechnical and rock mechanics modelling tools
- Mentor and develop a technical team
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in mining or geotechnical engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation
- Minimum 8 years in underground mining technical services
- Strong understanding of mine design and ground control
- Experience with geotechnical software; Deswik an asset
- Leadership, mentoring and stakeholder management skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Hays
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 248 |
Your new company
Join a global leader in the mining and metals industry, supplying critical minerals that support modern infrastructure, electrification, and the global energy transition. With operations across multiple continents and a workforce of thousands, the organization is committed to responsible mining, innovation, sustainability, and creating long-term value for the communities in which it operates. The company is recognized for its strong safety culture, technical excellence, and ongoing investment in employee development and growth.
Your new role
- Lead and oversee all ground control engineering activities to ensure safe and stable underground excavations.
- Provide technical guidance and daily support for Ground Control and Seismic Risk Management programs.
- Assess geomechanical risks and contribute to mine sequencing, design, and execution planning.
- Support mine planning activities, including reserve stewardship, ground support design, and life-of-mine planning.
- Utilize geotechnical analysis and rock mechanics modelling tools to evaluate mine performance and ground conditions.
- Mentor and develop a team of technical professionals while driving continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.
What you'll need to succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in underground mining technical services or a related environment.
- Strong understanding of underground mine design, mining methods, and ground control practices.
- Experience with geotechnical analysis tools and engineering software; exposure to Deswik and rock mechanics modelling platforms is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, communication, and stakeholder management skills within a mining operation.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive base salary at approximately $130,000 plus strong annual performance-based incentive opportunities.
- Defined Contribution pension program and comprehensive health, dental, disability, and insurance benefits.
- Generous vacation, personal, sick, and parental leave programs.
- Strong commitment to safety, diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.
- Ongoing professional development, technical training, and career advancement opportunities.
- Relocation assistance and access to employee and family support programs, including virtual healthcare services
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role talk to [email protected], the specialist consultant managing this position or call us at 403-316-0544.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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