Posted 24 months ago
Mine Engineer
@ Baffinland Iron Mines
Nunavut
Overview
Baffinland Iron Mines is hiring a Mine Engineer for its Mary River iron ore mine in Nunavut to plan short-range mining operations from pit to port. The role covers drill and blast design, weekly business plans and safety compliance. Candidates need a mining engineering degree, professional registration and at least five years of mine planning or operations experience.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare short-term mine plans and drill and blast designs
- Prepare the weekly business plan and assist the annual budget
- Ensure safety procedures, risk assessments and incident investigations
- Conduct engineering analysis and continuous improvement work
- Support change management and hazard countermeasures
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in mine engineering
- Professional registration or eligibility with NAPEG
- WSCC Supervisor Level II certificate
- Minimum five years in mine planning or operations
- Hexagon Minesight 3D or Alastri preferred
- Supervisory and Arctic experience are assets
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · icims
- Employer posting date
- 2024-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | NAPEG registration, WSCC Supervisor Level II |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mine Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Baffinland Iron Mines
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Canadian mining company of the highest grade of direct shipped iron ore in the world. Mary River site, Baffin Island, NU
Full company description
At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company. About Baffinland: Baffinland’s Head Office is located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. In addition to its head office, Baffinland maintains a year-round presence at its exploration camp at the Mary River site, and community liaison offices in Iqaluit, Igloolik, Pond Inlet, Sanirajak, Clyde River, and Arctic Bay. Baffinland’s engineering and environmental teams have a wealth of Arctic development experience.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
- 360 Oakville Place Drive, Suite 300, Oakville, Ontario L6H 6K8, CA
- 71.1831˚N, 79.3500˚W, Mary River, Nunavut, CA
- Other recorded names
- Baffinland Iron Mines
- Baffinland
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At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Oakville, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1986 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 32 |
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Mission for this Position
About Us
At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.
Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent or designate, the Mine Engineer provides technical expertise to the operation across planning functions. The Mine Engineer performs short-range planning tasks (drill & blast design, prepares the weekly business plan, data analysis, etc.) to deliver planned quantity and quality of iron ore to the crusher safely and below budgeted cost.
Main Accountabilities
Main Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering.
- Registered professional or eligible for registration with Northwest Territories and Nunavut
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG).
- WSCC Supervisor Level II certificate.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in mine planning, technical services and / or operations specific to the mining or construction industries.
- Experience working with Hexagon Minesight 3D or Alastri preferred.
- Supervisory experience in technical services or operations is an asset.
- Arctic experience is an asset.
Job Location
Mary River Mine Site, NU, CanadaCompensation
Compensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland’s approved compensation framework and current market conditions. Final compensation will be determined based on:
• Relevant education and certifications
• Related training and experience
• Internal equity considerations
This site-based role is eligible for participation in the travel benefits, site premiums, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and pension participation.
Eligibility & Hiring Consideration
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.In accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations.Baffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.
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