Posted 17 days ago
Planner, Drill & Blast
@ B2Gold - Nunavut
Nunavut
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Overview
B2Gold Nunavut is hiring a Planner, Drill & Blast for its underground hard rock operation in Nunavut, on a fly-in fly-out 3x3 rotation reporting to the Sr. Mine Engineer, UG. The role designs and optimizes drill and blast plans, runs stope reconciliation and QA/QC, and reports on dilution, recovery and cost. The posting gives an annual salary of $153,500.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement drill and blast plans for stopes and development
- Conduct stope optimization and reconciliation analyses
- Perform underground QA/QC reviews of drilling and blasting
- Monitor dilution, recovery, productivity and cost
- Develop underground infrastructure plans and consumables forecasts
Requirements summary:
- Three years of underground hard rock experience, one in drill and blast
- Bachelor's degree in mining or geological engineering or equivalent
- EIT status or eligibility for NAPEG registration
- Proficiency with Deswik CAD and UGDB
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | Engineer-in-Training (EIT), NAPEG registration |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Technology |
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B2Gold - Nunavut
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Job description
Location:
Nunavut, CA
The Company
B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Canada, Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries.
Position
Planner, Drill & Blast, Nunavut
Location and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Sr. Mine Engineer, UG, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.
Responsibilities
For informational purposes, the annual salary for this role is $153,500.00
B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.
Application and Contact Information
Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.
We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.
Closing Date
This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST November 11th, 2026, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nunavut, CA
The Company
B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Canada, Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries.
Position
Planner, Drill & Blast, Nunavut
Location and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Sr. Mine Engineer, UG, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.
Responsibilities
- Design, optimize, and implement drill and blast plans for stopes and development headings to maximize fragmentation quality, minimize overbreak, and support safe production;
- Conduct stope optimization and reconciliation analyses to improve mine performance, control dilution, and enhance ore recovery;
- Perform underground inspections and QA/QC reviews of drilling and blasting activities, ensuring compliance with operational standards and identifying continuous improvement opportunities;
- Monitor and report key performance indicators, including dilution, recovery, productivity, and cost, to support operational decision-making and short- to medium-term production planning;
- Develop and maintain underground infrastructure plans, including ventilation raises and service holes, while managing related documentation and consumables forecasting; and
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Technical Services, Geology, and Contractors to achieve production objectives and ensure compliance with Nunavut regulations and B2Gold's health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Three (3) years of underground mining or engineering experience in hard rock operations, including at least one (1) year in a drill and blast role; experience at remote mine sites is considered an asset;
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Technology, or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered at the Company’s discretion;
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status, or eligibility for registration with the Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG) is required; and
- Proficiency with Deswik (Computer-Aided Design [CAD] and Underground Drill & Blast [UGDB]) and strong analytical, mine planning, and drill and blast optimization skills; experience with underground mine design and production reporting software is considered an asset.
For informational purposes, the annual salary for this role is $153,500.00
B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.
Application and Contact Information
Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.
We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.
Closing Date
This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST November 11th, 2026, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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