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Senior Mine Engineer
@ Yellowhead
Barrière, British Columbia
Overview
Trekor Metals Limited is hiring a Senior Mine Engineer for its Yellowhead Copper Project in Barriere, British Columbia, reporting to the Director of the project. The role covers mine planning, technical trade-off studies, permitting support and stakeholder engagement through environmental assessment into construction. The posting states a salary of $124,800 to $156,100 and a full-time schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Mine design, scheduling and equipment forecasting
- Production of cost estimates and discounted cash flow analyses
- Technical trade-off studies on project components
- Integration of mine plans with permits and reclamation requirements
- Management of engineering consultants and study teams
Requirements summary:
- Mine engineering degree with 7+ years related experience
- 3 years at operating mine sites
- Professional Engineer registration with EGBC
- Mine planning and financial modelling experience
- Knowledge of water, geotechnical and ARD/ML requirements
- Hexagon MinePlan 3D proficiency
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (EGBC) |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mining Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Yellowhead
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Full company description
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic international mining company driven to unlock the true value of copper in North America for its investors, employees, communities, and for the complex changing world. As a leading copper producer, Taseko recognizes and delivers enduring opportunity through developing and operating world-class copper mines and mineral properties in British Columbia and Arizona. Taseko’s corporate strategy is to grow the company sustainably and profitably by focusing on the continued operations of the Company’s foundational asset, the Gibraltar Mine, while also developing its pipeline of high-quality advanced- stage development projects. The long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine (75% owned) located in south-central BC, is a state-of-the-art facility that has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence. It is second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, producing an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum per year, and supporting a 700+ person workforce. Taseko is also advancing the Florence Copper project in Arizona – a near-term copper producer with an unparalleled energy, water and GHG profile per unit of production. Florence Copper is a unique ‘in-situ copper recovery’ project which, once in production, will significantly increase Taseko’s annual metal production, delivering a necessary metal our society requires for a low-carbon future. In addition, Taseko also owns the Yellowhead copper project and the Aley niobium project providing the Company with a diverse development opportunity.
- LinkedIn followers
- 14,917
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 342
- Reported office locations
- 12th Floor - 1040 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4H1, CA
- 172 Second Ave N, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z6, CA
- 10251 Gibraltar Mine, McLeese Lake, British Columbia V0L 1P0, US
- 1575 w E Hunt Hwy, Florence, Arizona 85132, US
- Business categories
- Mining
- Mining Technology
- Mineral
- Other recorded names
- Yellowhead
- Gibraltar Mine
- Taseko Mines
- Trekor Metals Limited
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 930,255,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic international mining company driven to unlock the true value of copper in North America for its investors, employees, communities, and for the complex changing world. As a leading copper producer, Taseko recognizes and delivers enduring opportunity through developing and operating world-class copper mines and mineral properties in British…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Position | Senior Mine Engineer |
Company | Trekor Metals Limited, Yellowhead Copper Project |
Location | Barriere, British Columbia |
Reporting Relationship | Director, Yellowhead Copper Project |
Salary Range | $124,800-$156,100 |
Website |
About Trekor Metals
Trekor Metals Limited is a dynamic and growing mine operator headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Focused on North America, Taseko is driven to unlock the true value of copper for a complex and changing world. For more information visit our website www.trekormetals.com.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director, Yellowhead Copper Project, the Senior Mine Engineer will join an experienced project team advancing a large open pit mining project in British Columbia through environmental assessment, permitting and into construction. The Senior Mine Engineer will perform a broad range of activities including mine planning, technology assessments, trade-off studies, permitting support, and engagement with stakeholders and rightsholders.
The role will be based in Barriere, with travel to the project site or engagement activities as required.
Core Responsibilities
- Perform a broad range of technical evaluations that support advancement of the Yellowhead project.
- Assume a project management role for studies relating to aspects of mine design and development including developing scopes of work, evaluating consultant proposals, coordinating deliverables and controlling costs.
- Produce detailed mine plans including mine design, scheduling, equipment forecasting, capital and operating cost estimation, and discounted cash flow analysis.
- Integrate mine plans with environmental assessment commitments, permit applications, construction and pre-production requirements, water management strategies, ARD/ML waste handling, and progressive reclamation requirements.
- Conduct technical trade-off studies on key project components, equipment options, emerging technologies, and other relevant operational factors.
- Author and contribute to technical reporting, including NI 43-101 Technical Reports and regulatory submissions.
- Adhere to corporate professional practice management plan (PPMP) and internal procedures.
- Present technical findings and project status to diverse audiences, including executive leadership, regulatory agencies, First Nations communities, and external stakeholders.
Education & Experience
- Degree in Mine Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of related experience including 3 years at operating mine sites.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC in good standing.
- Proven experience in mine planning including mine design, production scheduling, and equipment forecasting.
- Demonstrated capability in financial modeling, capital and operating cost estimation, and discounted cashflow analysis.
- Practical exposure to water management, geotechnical, hydrological, and geochemical (ARD/ML) requirements in open pit, waste dump, and tailings facility design and operations.
- Demonstrated experience managing engineering consultants and multidisciplinary study teams.
Skills & Competencies
- High ethical standards, accountability, and integrity.
- Strong relationship management, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
- Effective technical writing and presentation skills tailored to audiences ranging from technical peers to executive teams and external audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time.
- Ability to work in a small, dynamic and multi-disciplinary team.
- Proficiency in Hexagon MinePlan 3D software package.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and within established timelines.
- Sound understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements applicable for mining in British Columbia including requirements of NI 43-101 and EGBC.
Compensation
At Trekor, we pride ourselves on offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education and succession plan programs.
Additionally, our compensation benefits package includes a competitive salary and vacation package, health and insurance benefits program, an RRSP program, and participation in the short-term incentive plan.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic company, apply through the Trekor Website at www.trekormetals.com/careers/ or by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
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