Posted 27 months ago
Mine Engineer
@ Gibraltar Mine
British Columbia
Overview
Gibraltar Mine is hiring a full-time Mine Engineer in Williams Lake, BC, reporting to the Senior Engineer, Mine Planning. The role rotates through short- and long-range planning, drill and blast, dewatering, dispatch systems and ore control, preparing weekly and annual mine plans, budgets and pit designs. The salary range is $102,700 to $128,300.
Responsibilities:
- Rotate through short-range, long-range, drill and blast, dewatering, dispatch and ore control roles
- Prepare weekly mine plans and three-month sequencing
- Complete annual mine plan and budget
- Produce rolling 18-month forecasts and pit and dump designs
- Improve shovel, truck and drill fleet productivity
Requirements summary:
- Undergraduate degree in mine engineering
- Professional Engineer in BC or ability to register
- 4+ years open pit mining experience
- Strong mine planning and operations background
- Exposure to current mine technology
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2024-08-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (BC) |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mining Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Gibraltar Mine
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Full company description
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic international mining company driven to unlock the true value of copper in North America for its investors, employees, communities, and for the complex changing world. As a leading copper producer, Taseko recognizes and delivers enduring opportunity through developing and operating world-class copper mines and mineral properties in British Columbia and Arizona. Taseko’s corporate strategy is to grow the company sustainably and profitably by focusing on the continued operations of the Company’s foundational asset, the Gibraltar Mine, while also developing its pipeline of high-quality advanced- stage development projects. The long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine (75% owned) located in south-central BC, is a state-of-the-art facility that has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence. It is second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, producing an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum per year, and supporting a 700+ person workforce. Taseko is also advancing the Florence Copper project in Arizona – a near-term copper producer with an unparalleled energy, water and GHG profile per unit of production. Florence Copper is a unique ‘in-situ copper recovery’ project which, once in production, will significantly increase Taseko’s annual metal production, delivering a necessary metal our society requires for a low-carbon future. In addition, Taseko also owns the Yellowhead copper project and the Aley niobium project providing the Company with a diverse development opportunity.
- LinkedIn followers
- 14,917
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 342
- Reported office locations
- 12th Floor - 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4H1, CA
- 172 Second Ave N, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z6, CA
- 10251 Gibraltar Mine, McLeese Lake, British Columbia V0L 1P0, US
- 1575 w E Hunt Hwy, Florence, Arizona 85132, US
- Business categories
- Mining
- Mining Technology
- Mineral
- Other recorded names
- Yellowhead
- Gibraltar Mine
- Taseko Mines
- Trekor Metals Limited
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 930,255,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic international mining company driven to unlock the true value of copper in North America for its investors, employees, communities, and for the complex changing world. As a leading copper producer, Taseko recognizes and delivers enduring opportunity through developing and operating world-class copper mines and mineral properties in British…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 29 |
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Position Title | Mine Engineer |
Employment Type | Full-Time |
Organization | Gibraltar Mine |
Location | Williams Lake, BC |
Reporting Relationship | Senior Engineer, Mine Planning |
Salary Range | $102,700 to $128,300 |
About Trekor
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada, Trekor Metals Limited (Trekor) is a leading North American copper producer with a robust development pipeline of minerals projects and properties in Canada and the United States.
Known for seeing opportunities where other mining companies do not, Trekor has a two-decade track record of delivering value for shareholders, employees, communities where we operate, and others — from acquiring the Gibraltar Mine in BC for a single dollar and building it into Canada's second-largest copper producer, to transforming Arizona’s Florence Copper into the world's first greenfield in-situ copper recovery operation.
Trekor goes Beyond Potential.
For more information visit our website www.Trekormetals.com.
Role Overview
As a Mine Engineer, you will contribute to the development and execution of short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans through rotational experience across key Mine Engineering functions, including planning, drill and blast, dewatering, dispatch systems, and ore control. The role is responsible for preparing and presenting mine plans, forecasts, and designs that support operational targets, annual budgets, and long-range business objectives, while identifying and implementing productivity improvements in collaboration with site stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities
- Participate in rotating positions across different Mine Engineering roles.
- Positions include Short-range Planning, Long-range Planning, Drill/Blast, Dewatering, Dispatch/Systems, and Ore control.
- Complete and present weekly mine plans that support the annual budget and long range mine plans.
- Present detailed sequencing of the mine plan for up to 3 months.
- Complete an annual mine plan and annual budget in line with organizational strategy and corporate direction.
- Produce rolling 18-month forecast updates.
- Produce or review Pit and Dump designs.
- Evaluate, propose, implement and manage new productivity initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity of Gibraltar’s shovel, truck and drill fleets.
- Interact with other departments on site to achieve department and site objectives.
Education & Experience
- Undergraduate degree in Mine Engineering.
- Professional Engineer in BC, or ability to register as such.
- 4+ years’ experience in open pit mining.
- Strong background in mine planning and operations.
- Exposure to current mine technology.
- Strong communication skills.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to interpret and apply technical data.
- Strong planning, organization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
The Community
- Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities
- Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball
- A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking
- Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities
- Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues
Compensation
At all Trekor locations, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.
Additionally, our compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic organization, apply via the Trekor website at www.Trekormetals.com/careers/.
Trekor is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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