Posted 11 days ago
Shaft Engineer
@ JDS Energy & Mining
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
NexGen Energy is hiring a Shaft Project Engineer, full-time, reporting to the Shaft Construction Manager. The role supports surface and underground shaft hoist works, mine ventilation, mine services, mine backfill and underground material management systems, and manages procurement and vendors. The posting states the role requires strong initiative and works on a small team in a growth-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
- Review and provide input on engineering design and development
- Manage service and material procurement packages and vendors
- Assist with project planning, cost estimation and scheduling
- Take part in field visits and inspections
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers and internal teams
Requirements summary:
- Strong initiative and ability to work without constant guidance
- Technical expertise in engineering projects
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders
- Comfort working on a small team
- Commitment to safety regulations and company policies
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
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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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 9,721
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 225
- 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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Feasibility StudiesEngineeringEPCMConstructionMiningESGRail & Track Maintenanceand Health & Safety |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 41 |
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The individual appointed to this position will report directly to the Shaft Construction Manager. The Shaft Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting a variety of projects including the surface and underground related shaft hoist works, surface and underground mine ventilation systems, mine services, mine backfill, and underground material management systems. The role requires strong initiative to work without constant guidance, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of the various projects. We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who is comfortable being on a small team while working in a growth-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and providing input during the design and development of engineering projects.
- Ensuring required documentation is assembled and provided to the NexGen finance team as part of financial approval processes.
- Project management of service and material procurement packages. Including but not limited to coordination of the combining of technical and commercial documents, ensuring bidder clarifications are answered, assisting in bid evaluations, and managing of vendors post contract award.
- Assisting with project planning, including cost estimation, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Collaborating with senior engineers and other team members to provide input on technical problems
- Reviewing of engineering drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Participating in field visits and inspections to gather data and ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Staying current with advancements in engineering technology and best practices.
- Communicate and provide information to other Project Development teams.
- Engage with project stakeholders, including internal NexGen resources, external contractors and suppliers.
- Ensure adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
- Contribute to process improvements and innovative solutions.
- Maintain project documentation and report progress.
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