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Senior Mine Engineer

  • Barriere, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 14, 2026
  • 1 position

$124,800–$156,100 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 7+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Mine Engineer will perform technical evaluations, manage mine design studies, and produce detailed mine plans including scheduling and cost estimation. They will also contribute to technical reporting and present findings to executive leadership, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.

Job details

Position Senior Mine Engineer Company Trekor Metals Limited, Yellowhead Copper Project Location Barriere, British Columbia Reporting Relationship Director, Yellowhead Copper Project Salary Range $124,800-$156,100 Website https://www.trekormetals.com [https://www.trekormetals.com/] ABOUT TREKOR METALS Trekor Metals Limited is a dynamic and growing mine operator headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Focused on North America, Taseko is driven to unlock the true value of copper for a complex and changing world. For more information visit our website www.trekormetals.com. [http://www.trekormetals.com/] ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the Director, Yellowhead Copper Project, the Senior Mine Engineer will join an experienced project team advancing a large open pit mining project in British Columbia through environmental assessment, permitting and into construction. The Senior Mine Engineer will perform a broad range of activities including mine planning, technology assessments, trade-off studies, permitting support, and engagement with stakeholders and rightsholders. The role will be based in Barriere, with travel to the project site or engagement activities as required. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES * Perform a broad range of technical evaluations that support advancement of the Yellowhead project. * Assume a project management role for studies relating to aspects of mine design and development including developing scopes of work, evaluating consultant proposals, coordinating deliverables and controlling costs. * Produce detailed mine plans including mine design, scheduling, equipment forecasting, capital and operating cost estimation, and discounted cash flow analysis. * Integrate mine plans with environmental assessment commitments, permit applications, construction and pre-production requirements, water management strategies, ARD/ML waste handling, and progressive reclamation requirements. * Conduct technical trade-off studies on key project components, equipment options, emerging technologies, and other relevant operational factors. * Author and contribute to technical reporting, including NI 43-101 Technical Reports and regulatory submissions. * Adhere to corporate professional practice management plan (PPMP) and internal procedures. * Present technical findings and project status to diverse audiences, including executive leadership, regulatory agencies, First Nations communities, and external stakeholders. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * Degree in Mine Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of related experience including 3 years at operating mine sites. * Registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC in good standing. * Proven experience in mine planning including mine design, production scheduling, and equipment forecasting. * Demonstrated capability in financial modeling, capital and operating cost estimation, and discounted cashflow analysis. * Practical exposure to water management, geotechnical, hydrological, and geochemical (ARD/ML) requirements in open pit, waste dump, and tailings facility design and operations. * Demonstrated experience managing engineering consultants and multidisciplinary study teams. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES * High ethical standards, accountability, and integrity. * Strong relationship management, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills. * Effective technical writing and presentation skills tailored to audiences ranging from technical peers to executive teams and external audiences. * Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time. * Ability to work in a small, dynamic and multi-disciplinary team. * Proficiency in Hexagon MinePlan 3D software package. * Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and within established timelines. * Sound understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements applicable for mining in British Columbia including requirements of NI 43-101 and EGBC. COMPENSATION At Trekor, we pride ourselves on offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education and succession plan programs. Additionally, our compensation benefits package includes a competitive salary and vacation package, health and insurance benefits program, an RRSP program, and participation in the short-term incentive plan. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic company, apply through the Trekor Website at www.trekormetals.com/careers/ [http://www.trekormetals.com/careers/] or by sending your resume and cover letter to jobs@trekormetals.com [jobs@trekormetals.com].

What you’ll do

The Senior Mine Engineer will perform technical evaluations, manage mine design studies, and produce detailed mine plans including scheduling and cost estimation. They will also contribute to technical reporting and present findings to executive leadership, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Mine Engineering with at least 7 years of experience, including 3 years at operating mine sites. Registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC is required, along with proficiency in Hexagon MinePlan 3D software.

Benefits

  • Vacation package
  • Health and insurance benefits program
  • RRSP program
  • Short-term incentive plan

Listed skills

  • Production Scheduling · Preferred
  • Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
  • Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Mine planning
  • Mine design
  • Production scheduling
  • Equipment forecasting
  • Financial modeling
  • Capital cost estimation
  • Operating cost estimation
  • Discounted cash flow analysis
  • Water management
  • Geotechnical
  • Hydrological
  • Geochemical
  • Project management
  • Hexagon MinePlan 3D
  • Technical writing
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project Management
  • Presentations
  • Planning
  • Operations
  • Coordinating
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Machine Learning
  • Ethical Standards And Conduct
  • Organizational Skills
  • Accountability
  • Forecasting
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Critical Thinking
  • Relationship Management
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Scheduling
  • Financial Modeling
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Technical Writing
  • Operating Cost
  • Practice Management
  • Water Resource Management
  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Discounted Cash Flow
  • Geochemistry

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Management & Leadership
  • Construction
  • Mine Engineer
  • Mining Engineer
  • Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals
  • Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

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