Mine Planning Engineer - PL#17067

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Mine Planning Engineer to join our team. At Peter Lucas we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing short-range and mid-range mine plans, coordinating with operations and technical teams, and ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently. This role will play a key part in mine design, production forecasting, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a strong field presence underground to support execution and operational success. Mine Planning, Design & Scheduling Develop and maintain short-term and mid-range mine plans and schedules Create monthly 3-month rolling plans Perform major and minor mine design changes as required Prepare mine physicals for budgets and forecasts Generate and maintain level plans and level plots Support month-end reporting and production reconciliation activities Identify risks to schedule and opportunities for improvement Assist with forecast and budget updates and cost estimates Technical Support & Analysis Provide drill and blast prints and construction prints as required Conduct overbreak analysis and reporting Support short-range planner training and development as needed Assist with operational studies, projects, and engineering evaluations Provide engineering input for design and operational trade-off studies Support economic assessments for engineering and design decisions Coordination & Operational Support Work closely with geology, geotechnical, survey, ventilation, and operations teams to ensure plans are executable Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure required materials and inputs are available (e.g., fans, consumables, ground support) Support preparation of RFPs, RFQs, and AFEs for upcoming work and projects Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Eligible for or registered P.Eng. with EGBC. 3+ years of underground mining experience. Experience in underground mine planning and operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience with Deswik mine planning software Benefits Health and Dental Benefits Company Pension Matching Company Incentives. We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Global reference checks may be conducted after the interview process. Note: Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Metis. We recognize that our work, our lives and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada. As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.

The successful candidate will develop and optimize short-range and mid-range mine plans while coordinating with operations and technical teams. This role includes mine design, production forecasting, scheduling, and supporting operational success.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or a related field and at least 3 years of underground mining experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Deswik mine planning software are also required.

• Health And Dental Benefits • Company Pension Matching • Company Incentives

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• Mine Planning
• Design
• Scheduling
• Production Forecasting
• Operational Support
• Technical Support
• Drill And Blast
• Overbreak Analysis
• Geology
• Geotechnical
• Survey
• Ventilation
• Microsoft Excel
• Deswik Mine Planning Software

• Engineering
• Energy
• Construction
• Consulting
• Environmental & Sustainability

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Dec 14, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available