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Senior Mining Engineer

@ JDS Energy & Mining

Vancouver, British Columbia

Full-time
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Overview

JDS Energy & Mining is hiring a Senior Mining Engineer to support Project Managers on open pit and underground mine engineering, design, planning, and capital and operating cost estimation. The role covers a range of projects from desktop studies to NI 43-101 compliant technical reports and due diligence reviews. The posting states a full-time position.

Responsibilities:

  • Design underground and open pit mines across study stages
  • Prepare mining CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates
  • Prepare mining equipment specifications and assist procurement
  • Design mine infrastructure, ventilation and backfill systems
  • Lead and mentor junior engineering staff

Requirements summary:

  • Senior-level mining engineering experience
  • Experience with NI 43-101 technical reports
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to make quality decisions
  • Self-reliant and adaptable to change

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
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2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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JDS Energy & Mining

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Full company description

The JDS Group of Companies (JDS) is a diverse and dynamic team of over 200 professionals focused on delivering innovative engineering, construction, procurement, reclamation and management solutions for our energy and mining customers. JDS prides itself on delivering project concepts from inception to full operations – a process it has executed for operations throughout Canada's North and across the world. JDS is committed to world-class safety and health standards, proactive environmental stewardship and leaving a lasting positive legacy for local communities in the areas in which they operate.

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Reported office locations
  • Suite 900 - 999 W Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2W2, CA
  • Suite 217 - 3030 Pandosy Street, Kelowna, British Colombia V1Y 1W2, CA
Business categories
  • Mining
  • Precious Metals
  • Energy
Other recorded names
  • JDS Energy & Mining
  • JDS Group of Companies
Specialties
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Engineering
  • EPCM
  • Construction
  • Mining
  • ESG
  • Rail & Track Maintenance
  • and Health & Safety
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The JDS Group of Companies (JDS) is a diverse and dynamic team of over 200 professionals focused on delivering innovative engineering, construction, procurement, reclamation and management solutions for our energy and mining customers. JDS prides itself on delivering project concepts from inception to full operations – a process it has executed for operations throughout Canada's North and across the world. JDS is…

FieldValue
IndustryMining
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, British Columbia
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesFeasibility StudiesEngineeringEPCMConstructionMiningESGRail & Track Maintenanceand Health & Safety
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Job description

Senior Mining Engineer

The Senior Mining Engineer will support Project Managers by completing open pit and underground mine engineering, design, planning, and operating and capital cost estimation. The Senior Mining Engineer will be assigned to a multitude of projects, including technical studies ranging from desktop studies to NI 43-101 compliant technical reports, technical project and due diligence reviews, and operational assistance.

Promote and adhere to the JDS Way:

  • Accept No Mediocrity
  • Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically
  • Be True to Our Word
  • Uphold the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
  • Maintain Open and Honest Communication both internally and with customers
  • Ensure No Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level mining engineering and design services for underground and open pit mine studies, including scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed design, and NI 43-101 technical reports
  • Prepare mining equipment specifications and assist with mining equipment procurement
  • Prepare technical specifications based on input received from other disciplines
  • Prepare and contribute to technical memos and reports within areas of expertise
  • Prepare detailed mining CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates
  • Design mine infrastructure, ventilation systems, backfill systems, and mining services
  • Lead and mentor junior engineering staff
  • Present and communicate findings in a concise manner to a wide range of audiences and clients
  • Self-reliant and adaptable to change
  • Creative and innovative in providing solutions
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to make quality decisions

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