Chief Mine Engineer

South Porcupine, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Dec 1, 2026
Posting language: English

Job summary

Lead the surface mine engineering team and manage engineering activities, safe work procedures, performance reporting, and continuous improvement. Deliver reliable short- and long-term mining plans, coordinate operational tracking and reconciliation, and support reserve, life-of-mine, strategic, and capital planning.

Job details

Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities. Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace. Location:Dome Schedule:4x3 The Position The Chief Engineer leads a multi-disciplinary team of technical staff at our Surface operation Accountable for the delivery of realistic and reliable mining plans by managing all mine engineering activities at the mine site, for safe work methods and procedures for all members of the department, for the pursuit of continuous improvement opportunities of mine operations and for the management of site specific technical services workforce and budget Key Responsibilities Design, implementation and review of applicable systems, standards and procedures to manage all Mine Engineering function. Reporting of performance statistics for monthly and quarterly business needs Integrate geotechnical guidance into mining plan. Short-Term Planning Scheduling and tracking of all relevant mining activities for 0-12 months. Planning and design of all relevant mining activities including drill and blast, mine scheduling, mine backfill and power distribution. Operations progress and Spatial Compliance tracking Surveying, Field inspections and Mine reconciliation Long-Term Planning Collaboration with Medium and Long-term Planning group related to preparation of annual Mine Reserves and Life-Of-Mine planning of mine operations Ensure mining plan includes all applicable infrastructure to comply with local regulations and deliver on business objectives. Support annual strategic business planning process and capital works planning Skills And Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, equivalent discipline related experience for the position. PEng designation in Ontario or other jurisdiction required. 10-15 years’ experience in Mine Engineering, Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role with exposure to senior supervisory roles and duties. Able to read engineering plans with a good understanding of ground control, mine planning and geology Good working knowledge of underground mining procedures and maintenance requirements. Strong communication skills. Good financial knowledge and skills. High learning agility. Ability to collaborate with mine operations teams Workplace Conditions This is a site based position in Timmins, ON Additional Information Competitive total compensation package including: Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program; Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and Competitive compensation This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver. We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment. Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent discipline-related experience, plus a PEng designation in Ontario or another jurisdiction. Candidates need 10–15 years of mine engineering experience, at least five years in supervision, and knowledge of mine planning, ground control, geology, underground mining procedures, communication, and financial management.