Posted 23 days ago
Mine Planning Engineer
@ Foran Mining Corporation
Saskatchewan
Overview
Foran Mining Corporation is hiring a Mine Planning Engineer for its McIlvenna Bay site in Saskatchewan, a full-time camp-based role on a 14/14 rotation. The work covers medium- and short-term underground mine planning, drill and blast design, stope reconciliation and supervising engineers. Pay is $110,000 to $120,000 a year plus an annual incentive, with health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and an RRSP match.
Pay:
$110,000–$120,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Develop medium-term and short-term underground mine schedules
- Coordinate drill and blast and development designs
- Monitor plan compliance and implement mitigation actions
- Maintain mine models and technical databases
- Supervise, train and mentor engineers and technicians
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or related
- 5+ years underground hard rock mining experience
- P.Eng in Saskatchewan or eligible with APEGS
- Experience with Deswik is an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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 |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mining Engineering, Mining Engineering Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Foran Mining Corporation
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Foran Mining is now part of Eldorado Gold. Visit www.eldoradogold.com.
Full company description
Foran Mining was acquired by Eldorado Gold on April 14, 2026. For more information about the McIlvenna Bay project and Eldorado's global project portfolio please visit www.eldoradogold.com or Eldorado's corporate LinkedIn account, www.linkedin.com/company/eldorado-gold-corporation
- LinkedIn followers
- 19,861
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 165
- Reported office locations
- 409 Granville St, 904, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1T2, CA
- Business categories
- Mining
- Mineral
- Other recorded names
- Foran Mining Corporation
- Foran Mining
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 1,332,088,094
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Foran Mining was acquired by Eldorado Gold on April 14, 2026. For more information about the McIlvenna Bay project and Eldorado's global project portfolio please visit www.eldoradogold.com or Eldorado's corporate LinkedIn account, www.linkedin.com/company/eldorado-gold-corporation
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 31 |
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Mine Planning Engineer – 2026-100
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran (TSX:ELD) is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join our growing McIlvenna Bay team. This is a full-time position based at the McIlvenna Bay site working a 14/14 rotation.
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran is advancing the McIlvenna Bay project, a cornerstone asset and one of the most significant copper development projects in Canada. With commercial production expected in the second half of 2026, this world-class deposit contains copper, zinc, gold, and silver – key metals for the global transition to green energy. We are committed to sustainable development, environmental protection, and building strong communities. We believe in empowering our people, fostering a culture of growth, and creating opportunities for meaningful careers as we build the mines of the future.
The Mine Planning Engineer is responsible for ensuring that plans are operationally viable and aligned with company objectives. You will oversee the issuance and execution of all short-term plans, monitor compliance, identify deviations, and implement mitigation plans.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate commitment to health, safety, environment, and teamwork.
- Develop and maintain medium-term (3–12 month) mine schedules aligned with budget and production targets.
- Develop and coordinate short-term and weekly mine plans (7+21), ensuring alignment with medium- and long-term plans.
- Monitor plan compliance, identify deviations, and implement mitigation actions.
- Maintain mine models, designs, and technical databases using mining software.
- Coordinate drill and blast and development designs to support planned activities.
- Ensure drill and blast designs support safe execution, maximize recovery, and minimize dilution.
- Work closely with survey to ensure accurate underground execution of designs.
- Identify and communicate operational risks, constraints, and optimization opportunities.
- Support QAQC activities related to drilling, blasting, and mining.
- Coordinate with Operations and Technical Services to deliver integrated schedules.
- Ensure backfill activities are planned and executed in line with backfill strategy.
- Maintain and manage stope reconciliation programs.
- Support auxiliary planning including ventilation, ground control, and services.
- Develop SOPs and engineering best practices as required.
- Complete trade-off studies to support operational and technical decisions.
- Promote safe and efficient production through sound engineering practices.
- Supervise, train, and mentor engineers and technicians.
Job Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Mining Engineering Technology, or related.
- 5+ years of underground hard rock mining experience.
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Saskatchewan or eligible with APEGS.
- Strong understanding of underground mining methods, drill and blast, and backfill.
- Experience with Deswik (Sched, DB, CAD, IS) is an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary range of $110,000 - $120,000/year based on experience and qualifications. Annual discretionary short term incentive award at a percentage of base salary, rewarding exceptional contributions to team and company success.
- Employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- RRSP with company match
- Camp-based position with travel support
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce as we move into our next phase of growth. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications and resumes. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, you must be legally able to work in Canada.
The McIlvenna Bay Project site is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position and the remote work environment, candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment, which includes drug and alcohol testing, as a condition of employment.
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