Posted 4 months ago
Mine Engineer
@ Suncor Energy (Syncrude) Operating Inc.
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Suncor Energy (Syncrude) Operating Inc. is hiring a Mine Engineer for full-time work at its Fort McMurray, Alberta operations. The role covers mine design, planning and scheduling, and translating business plan goals into costed execution plans, with mentorship of junior staff. It requires five years of on-site mine experience, a P.Eng and a 40-hour week with possible extended hours, and includes relocation assistance.
Responsibilities:
- Translate business plan goals into a costed execution plan
- Mine design of highwalls, benches and structures
- Mine planning of reclamation, drainage, roads and infrastructure
- Mine scheduling and material balancing
- Mentor junior and intermediate team members
Requirements summary:
- Five years of on-site mine engineering or operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in mine engineering or equivalent
- P.Eng registration with APEGA
- Understanding of mine geoscience and regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in mine planning software, Excel, Access, Power BI and Python or VBA
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mine Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Wellness, Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Suncor Energy (Syncrude) Operating Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
Are you a Mine Engineer with strong experience with technical tools, and a passion for continuous improvement? This could be your next great move!
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!
What we offer:
We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more
Minimum Requirements:
Five years of on-site mine engineering/operations experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering or equivalent and registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with APEGA
Understanding of Mine Geoscience and Regulatory requirements
Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to build key relationships with cross-functional, internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in Mine Planning software suites (CAD & Scheduling), Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Access, Power BI) and coding Languages (VBA, Python, Etc)
Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.
Responsibilities:
Lead the process of translating Business Plan goals into a costed execution plan
Mine design (highwalls, benches, structures)
Mine planning (reclamation salvage & placement, drainage, roads, infrastructure)
Mine scheduling (monthly periods; 0-24) and material balancing
Stewardship and continuous improvement support
Mentorship of junior and intermediate team members
Location and Other Key Details:
You will work out of Syncrude Mildred Lake, Syncrude Aurora or Suncor Base Plant in Fort McMurray, Alberta
Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory
Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here
Think we are a fit? Apply now!
Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.
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