Senior Mine Engineer at New Gold Inc. in Kamloops, Thompson-Nicola. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
New Gold Inc.
Location
Kamloops, Thompson-Nicola
Type
full_time
Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:
A stimulating values-based work environment
A culture of collaboration and inclusion
Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
Career development opportunities
A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
A competitive total compensation program
A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan
About Coeur Mining
Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.
New Afton
Situated 10 kilometers west of Kamloops, British Columbia, the New Afton mine is an underground gold and copper producing site. Kamloops is a city of 105,000 people, located 350 kilometers east of Vancouver. The area provides the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community with its own university and within easy reach of world class ski resorts, championship golf courses, mountain biking trails, popular recreational lakes and award-winning vineyards.
About The Role
Schedule:
5x2 (Monday-Friday) or 4x3 (Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri)
Position Reports To:
Technical Services Superintendent
Position Overview
The Senior Mine Engineer provides technical oversight, supervision, and structured mentoring of the Technical Services planning team, typically encompassing production planning, development planning, ventilation, survey, and drill & blast. The role supports Mine Operations through planning, scheduling, and resolution of technical issues, while setting priorities and collaborating with other technical and operations stakeholders to develop optimized life-of-mine plans, budgets, and forecasts aligned with safe, efficient production in a block caving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for oversight and optimization of mid-term and short-term plans for mine production, development and construction, and ventilation planning
Develop and optimize detailed underground mine designs, including production levels, access ramps, and infrastructure
Establish monthly priorities for the mine planning team and ensure deliverables meet timeline and quality requirements
Creation of budget and forecast mine physicals for delivery to the processing and finance teams
Cave Management & Monitoring
Responsible for oversight of year-end production model updates, reserve production model runs, and delivery of annual reserves update and report
Responsible for oversight of ongoing model and grade reconciliation work, coordination with Operations and other technical groups to ensure the plan is executed
Work closely with the geotechnical team to assess cave propagation, seismic and instrumentation activity, and fragmentation
Manage the draw control strategy, incorporating technical and operational constraints into daily and weekly draw instructions for the operations team
Technical Leadership & Mentoring
Provide guidance and technical mentorship to Engineers in Training (EITs) and technicians, supporting progression towards professional registration
Review and approve engineering designs, layouts, and cost estimates
Lead continuous improvement projects
Supervision, mentorship, and performance management of:
Short range planners (EITs/GITs) and ventilation EITs/technicians
Mine planning & production engineers
Surveyors
Safety & Compliance
Ensure all designs and engineering activities comply with all applicable mining codes and regulations, management plans, and EGBC requirements
Incorporate “Safety by Design” principles into all layouts and plans
Maintain regular underground field presence to validate conditions, confirm plan practicality, and strengthen plan-to-execution feedback
Participate in risk assessments for complex mining activities associated with block caving
Actively participate in the Critical Risk Management program, coach team members through effective Critical Control Verifications
Reporting
Oversee regular reporting on progress of mining and technical KPIs, analyze variances to identify and action risks and opportunities for improvement
Provide clear and concise technical summaries for site management, translating complex technical information into decision-relevant insights
Support formal reporting requirements by contributing to:
Monthly and quarterly planning reports
Budget and forecast reviews
Life-of-mine planning updates and scenario evaluations
Qualifications
Present a united front to the organization and lead in an aligned manner
Role model our values and culture and do so with care and compassion
Actively listen, engage, and demonstrate the utmost respect, and integrity and work with others in an inclusive way
Foster diverse perspectives to actively identify new ways of working, have the courage to try new things, learn from mistakes and drive innovation
Provide coaching and timely feedback to grow their team, expand their capabilities and foster growth
Recognize and celebrate success and encourage a winning attitude across the organization
In Addition, The Successful Candidate Will Possess
Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related geoscience field
7+ years’ experience in Mine Engineering with exposure to block caving or sub-level caving operations
Eligible for professional registration with EGBC
Good understanding and working knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulations for Mines in British Columbia.
Advanced skills in mine planning software. Experience in Deswik suite (Ops, Sched, ORB), PCBC and Surpac as asset.
Deep understanding of mine design, rock mechanics, mine ventilation, haulage and materials handling systems
Strong field safety record and ability to work in an underground environment
Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and an aptitude for team leadership
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage priorities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities
Other Requirements
Successful completion of pre-placement functional screen
Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver’s license
Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada
Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements
Compensation
The anticipated salary for this position will be between $124,000 to $140,000. A comprehensive benefits program and performance bonus plan will also be provided. This is not a camp operation and therefore the successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Kamloops area or travel and accommodation will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility
Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.
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