Posted 4 days ago
Engineer, Mine (Mount Milligan)
@ Centerra Gold
Fort St. James, British Columbia
Overview
Centerra Gold is hiring a Mine Engineer, Mid-Range Planning for its Mount Milligan open-pit copper and gold mine in central BC. The role builds monthly, quarterly and rolling mid-range mine plans, designs pit shells and short-term layouts, and monitors execution. It runs a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotation with 12-hour shifts, camp accommodation and a salary of $100,000 to $135,000 plus bonus.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly and quarterly mine plan schedules for production and waste
- Design dumps, ramps, interim walls and pit shells
- Monitor mining and dam construction progress against plans
- Identify risks and opportunities in the mine plan
- Mentor engineers and EITs
Requirements summary:
- B.Sc. in Mining or related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer registration or eligibility with EGBC
- Five years of progressive mine planning experience
- Experience in large-scale open-pit mining
- Valid driver's licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (EGBC), Driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mining Engineering, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Visa sponsorship, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Wellness, Transit support, Home office allowance |
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Centerra Gold
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 50 |
- Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team
- Boost your career by joining an established organization
- Receive a competitive salary of $100,000 - $135,000, 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 opportunity for an Engineer, Mine to join our Mount Milligan Mine (MTM) operations site.
This role operates on a rotation of 14 days on/14 days off at a 12-hour daily schedule with camp accommodations provided.
Reporting to the Mine Engineering Superintendent, the Mine Engineer Mid-Range Planning is responsible for developing and maintaining monthly, quarterly, and rolling mid-range mine plans that translate the annual mine plan into practical, executable mining sequences. The position integrates production, waste placement, haulage, drill and blast, geotechnical, tailings construction, permitting, and operational constraints into coordinated plans and designs. The role monitors plan execution, identifies emerging risks and opportunities, supports corrective planning, contributes to budgeting and forecasting, and provides technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and EITs.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare monthly and quarterly mine plan schedules for production mining and waste placement.
- Monitor mining and dam construction progress to ensure consistent alignment between short and long-term plans.
- Design dumps, ramps, interim walls and other short-term designs as required.
- Design and optimize pit shells.
- Identify risk and opportunities in the mine plan.
- Report and present mine plan schedules to senior leaders.
- Provide technical assistance to mine operations team.
- Provide short-term planning coverage, support and mentorship to short-range planning positions.
- Plan, execute, and close out engineering projects and studies, managing scope, schedule, and cost.
- Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget and all mine plans.
- Assist in continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:
Education, Designations and Permits
- B.Sc. Engineering in Mining or a related engineering discipline.
- Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer with EGBC within one year of appointment.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Experience
- Minimum five years of progressive experience in mine planning, preferably in a large-scale open-pit mining environment.
- Developing mine designs, production schedules, and material movement plans.
- Integrating geotechnical, blasting, environmental, and equipment constraints into mine plans.
- Supporting annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range mine planning is preferred.
- Coordinating technical projects, consultants, or contractors is an asset.
Core Competencies
- Excellent ability to plan, prioritize, and solve problems.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work effectively with operations and multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Sound judgment when balancing short-term production requirements with longer-term mine plan objectives.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and responsible mine planning.
- Ability to mentor EITs and provide constructive technical review.
Working Conditions
- Work involves a camp-based role at the Mount Milligan Mine site with a set work schedule on 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 structurebased 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
- Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
- Parental leave top-up program
- Professional development within the organization
- Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.
If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!
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