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Mine Planning & Quarry Operations Manager
@ W3Global
Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan
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Overview
W3Global is hiring a Mine Planning & Quarry Operations Manager on a contract basis for an open-pit quarry in Saskatchewan. The role combines technical mine design and scheduling with direct supervision of pit crews, heavy equipment, and subcontractors, plus enforcement of mining safety and environmental compliance. Candidates must hold or be eligible for P.Eng. registration and a Saskatchewan Surface Mine Certificate.
Responsibilities:
- Design short- and long-range extraction and pit plans
- Supervise pit crews, equipment operators and subcontractors
- Manage daily load-and-haul operations and production targets
- Coordinate fleet availability with maintenance
- Enforce mining safety and environmental compliance
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's in mining or geological engineering
- P.Eng. or eligibility with APEGS
- Saskatchewan Surface Mine Certificate or equivalent
- 5 to 8 years open-pit or quarry experience
- Proficiency in 3D mine planning software and Excel
- Class 5 driver's licence and clean driving abstract
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- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng., Saskatchewan Surface Mine Certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering |
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W3Global
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 58 |
Job description
Role Description
The Mine Planning & Quarry Operations Manager is a dual-focus leadership role responsible for both the technical design and day-to-day operational execution of our open-pit quarry. You will develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine extraction plans while directly overseeing quarry operations, heavy equipment utilization, and workforce safety. A key focus is ensuring strict compliance with Saskatchewan mining regulations and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
The Mine Planning & Quarry Operations Manager is a dual-focus leadership role responsible for both the technical design and day-to-day operational execution of our open-pit quarry. You will develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine extraction plans while directly overseeing quarry operations, heavy equipment utilization, and workforce safety. A key focus is ensuring strict compliance with Saskatchewan mining regulations and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Mine Planning & Engineering
- Design and Schedule: Develop 0-12 month short-range and long-term extraction plans using mine planning software (e.g.,Carlson Surface, K-Mine, OpenContour).
- Pit Optimization: Define optimal pit walls, catch benches, ramp designs, and waste dump locations.
- Drill & Blast Engineering: Create pattern layouts to optimize fragmentation, maximize yield, and reduce dilution.
- Material Reconciliation: Conduct weekly planned-versus-actual reconciliations for hauled volumes and grades.
- Stockpile Management: Design blending strategies to ensure a consistent, high-quality feed to the crushing plant.
- Site Operations & Team Management
- Daily Supervision: Lead, mentor, and schedule pit crews, heavy equipment operators, and subcontractors.
- Production Targets: Manage daily load-and-haul operations to achieve volume quotas and budget KPIs.
- Asset Management: Coordinate with the maintenance team to maximize the mechanical availability of fleet vehicles.
- Civil Infrastructure: Oversee the construction and upkeep of pit access roads, water dewatering systems, and sumps.
- Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Regulatory Alignment: Enforce compliance with The Mines Regulations, 2018 under the Saskatchewan Employment Act.
- Safety Culture: Lead daily toolbox talks, conduct field risk assessments, and investigate safety incidents.
- Permit Maintenance: Manage site water discharge, dust control plans, and progressive reclamation boundaries.
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
- Valid Saskatchewan Surface Mine Certificate (or equivalent Mine Manager Certification).
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License and a clean driving abstract.
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in open-pit mining or aggregate quarry operations.
- Hands-on mastery of 3D mining software packages alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage hourly workforces and external contractors under demanding conditions.
- Ability to work outside in Saskatchewan's extreme climate variations (heat and deep winter sub-zero temperatures).
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