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Senior Mining Consultant - Open Pit

@ Mining Plus

Vancouver, British Columbia

HybridFull-time8+ years experience
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Overview

Mining Plus is hiring a Senior Mining Consultant – Open Pit to lead and contribute to scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, open-pit mine design and optimization, and NI 43-101 technical reports for clients across Canada and internationally. The role is full-time and requires 8+ years of mining experience, a P.Eng. or equivalent, and strong open-pit planning skills. Benefits include RRSP matching, a comprehensive healthcare plan, generous vacation, sick leave and flexible work arrangements.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and contribute to scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
  • Complete and review open-pit mine designs, schedules and mine plans
  • Prepare and review NI 43-101 technical reports
  • Manage technical deliverables within client-approved scopes and budgets
  • Provide peer review and technical guidance to project teams

Requirements summary:

  • 8+ years of mining and technical experience
  • Minimum 5 years of operational open-pit mining experience
  • Mining or mineral engineering degree and P.Eng. or equivalent
  • Experience with Deswik and/or Hexagon MinePlan 3D preferred
  • Strong report writing and client communication skills

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
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Employer posting date
2026-09-13
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience8+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Client sites, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsP.Eng.
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyMining Engineering, Mineral Engineering
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness

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Mining Plus

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Global Experts in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Mine Ventilation & Operational Management

Full company description

Mining Plus applies a combination of technical expertise and practical experience to your exploration and mining projects across the world. We have adopted an attitude of “getting it right the first time”. We pride ourselves on providing tailored services to meet your expectations through the delivery of detailed, accurate and timely outcomes. With a proven track record in delivering innovative and practical solutions, our goal is to ultimately deliver value to your project, whether helping to define a corporate goal or maiden resource, providing a fit for purpose design or helping you to operate your mine. Our Core Services, offered in our disciplines of Mining Engineering, Geology and Geotechnical Engineering, are Define, Plan and Operate. Mining Plus services exploration and mining customers on a local, national and international scale. Our core capabilities and services have grown and diversified over the years to cover a broad range of mineral commodities across the project value chain and are enhanced by strategic alliances in other core disciplines. From the conceptual stage of projects, right through to feasibility study work, project delivery, commissioning, and mine closure. We have a unique ability to integrate seamlessly with your project teams to deliver results with the flexibility of working remotely or mobilising to site. See www.mining-plus.com for further details.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • Ground Floor, Bravo Building, 1 George Wiencke Dr, Perth Domestic Airport, WA 6105, AU
  • Level 14, 500 Collins street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
  • 513 Avenida José Pardo, Office 1001, Miraflores, Lima 15074, PE
  • 999 Canada Pl, Suite 504, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3E1, CA
  • 77 King St W, Suite 3740, Toronto, Ontario M5K 1G8, CA
  • 2 Redcliffe Way, Bristol, England BS1 6NL, GB
  • 10185 Park Meadows Dr, Floor 2, Office 413, Lone Tree, Colorado 80124, US
  • 127 Creek St, Brisbane City, Queensland 4000, AU
  • 431 Masonite Rd, Heatherbrae, New South Wales 2324, AU
Business categories
  • Mining
  • Consulting
  • Precious Metals
  • Project Management
Other recorded names
  • Mining Plus
Specialties
  • Mining Consulting
  • Geology
  • Surface Mining Engineering
  • Underground Mining Engineering
  • Prefeasibility Studies
  • Feasibility Studies
  • LOM (Life Of Mine)
  • Scoping Studies
  • Exploration
  • and Core Sampling
  • Due Dilligence
  • Geotechnical
  • Environmental
  • Open Pit
  • Underground
  • Mining
  • Exploration
  • Mining Engineering
  • Mines
  • Mining Finance
  • Drill & Blast
  • Equipment
  • Optimization
  • Project Management
  • Mining Operations
  • Scheduling
  • Long Term Planning
  • Short Term Planning
  • Mine Rehabilitation
  • Expert Witness
  • Mine Design
  • and Ventilation
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

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Mining Plus applies a combination of technical expertise and practical experience to your exploration and mining projects across the world. We have adopted an attitude of “getting it right the first time”. We pride ourselves on providing tailored services to meet your expectations through the delivery of detailed, accurate and timely outcomes. With a proven track record in delivering innovative and practical…

FieldValue
IndustryMining
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersPerth Domestic Airport, WA
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2006
SpecialtiesMining ConsultingGeologySurface Mining EngineeringUnderground Mining EngineeringPrefeasibility StudiesFeasibility StudiesLOM (Life Of Mine)Scoping StudiesExplorationand Core Sampling
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Job description

Are you an experienced Open Pit Mining Engineer looking to broaden your technical experience, work on diverse projects, and take on greater responsibility within a global mining consultancy?

Mining Plus continues to grow across North America, and we’re looking for a Senior Mining Consultant – Open Pit to join our Canadian team.

This is an opportunity to apply your open-pit mining, mine planning, design, and operational experience across challenging projects while working alongside technical experts in Canada and around the world.

About Mining Plus

Mining Plus is a leading global mining technical services provider specializing in mining engineering, geology, geotechnical engineering, mine ventilation, and operational management.

Our global footprint and collaborative approach give our people exposure to a diverse range of commodities, clients, operations, and technical challenges. We bring together experienced mining professionals to deliver practical, high-quality solutions while creating opportunities for our people to develop as technical experts and industry leaders.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Mining Consultant – Open Pit, you will provide technical expertise and consulting services across a variety of surface mining projects in Canada and internationally.

You will apply your mining engineering experience to mine planning and design, Scoping Studies, Pre-Feasibility Studies (PFS), Feasibility Studies (FS), NI 43-101 Technical Reports, mine optimization, technical due diligence, mine economics, and project management.

You’ll work directly with clients and multidisciplinary technical teams while contributing to high-quality project delivery and practical solutions for mining operations.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and contribute to Scoping, Pre-Feasibility, and Feasibility Studies
  • Complete and review open-pit mine designs, schedules, and mine plans
  • Conduct mine planning and optimization projects
  • Conduct mine asset technical due diligence, evaluations, and operational reviews
  • Develop and review mine economic models, cost estimates, and technical assessments
  • Prepare and review NI 43-101 Technical Reports and equivalent international technical reports
  • Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout project delivery
  • Manage technical deliverables in accordance with client-approved scopes, schedules, and budgets
  • Coordinate with partner groups, contractors, and sub-consultants as required
  • Apply practical, fit-for-purpose mining solutions and global best practices
  • Identify and support the implementation of industry-leading mining technology
  • Provide peer review and technical guidance to project teams
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
  • Support proposals, scopes of work, and client presentations
  • Contribute to business development and the continued growth of Mining Plus

What You Bring

  • 8+ years of mining and technical experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant operational mining experience
  • A recognized degree in Mining Engineering, Mineral Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Professional P.Eng. designation or equivalent
  • Strong experience in open-pit mine planning, mine design, scheduling, and optimization
  • Competency with mine planning software, with Deswik and/or Hexagon MinePlan 3D experience preferred
  • Experience contributing to NI 43-101 Technical Reports
  • Experience with mine economics, cost modelling, and technical assessments
  • Strong technical and project management capabilities
  • Experience managing or coordinating multidisciplinary projects, contractors, and sub-consultants
  • Experience preparing proposals, technical reports, scopes of work, and project correspondence
  • Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
  • An interest in supporting and contributing to business development
  • A practical approach to solving complex mining challenges
  • A strong commitment to technical excellence and workplace safety
  • Exceptional communication, report writing, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
  • The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global teams

What We Offer

At Mining Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to work across diverse projects and commodities while developing your technical, consulting, project management, and leadership capabilities.

  • Competitive salary
  • RRSP matching
  • Comprehensive healthcare plan
  • Generous vacation policy
  • Sick leave
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Exposure to diverse commodities, operations, and technically challenging projects
  • Opportunities to collaborate with technical experts across our global business
  • Career development opportunities across technical, project management, and leadership pathways

Write Your Next Chapter With Us

At Mining Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to take your operational and technical experience and apply it to a much broader range of mining challenges.

If you’re an experienced open-pit mining professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working with clients, and delivering practical technical solutions, we’d like to hear from you.

Applicants must currently reside in Canada and/or have existing authorization to work in Canada.

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