Mine Engineer, Mineral Reserves & Technical Services

Mine Engineer – Mineral Reserves & Technical Services

Location : Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Company Information

Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high-grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario and the Kiena mine in Québec. The Company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a growing value-driven gold producer. Wesdome’s newly renovated and modern Corporate office is situated in the heart of downtown Toronto, offering convenience and accessibility for professionals. It is located in the Financial District near major business hubs, well connected to transit (a 5-minute walk to Union Station) and close to Pearson International Airport, as well as restaurants, shopping, sports, entertainment and fitness centres.

See below for a summary of Wesdome’s comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Planning, the Mine Engineer – Mineral Reserves & Technical Services will be a key member of the Corporate Technical Services team, working in close collaboration with site-based Mine Engineering and Geology teams, as well as external consultants.

About YOU – You Belong Here!

The Mine Engineer will focus on supporting and strengthening mineral reserves and life-of-mine planning through :

Technical review and input into mining studies (conceptual, PEA, PFS, FS) led by contractors

Design and optimization support for underground mine plans and schedules

Integration of technical, cost, and risk assumptions into corporate planning

Coordination and support for reserve-related work and corporate standards

This role is ideal for an underground mine engineer with solid experience in mine planning (short, medium, and long-term), stope and level design, and optimization tools, who enjoys technical work, cross-functional collaboration, and influencing mine and study outcomes at the corporate level.

Position Responsibilities, Accountabilities And Job Duties

Support the Director, Strategic Planning in the coordination and delivery of corporate mining studies and technical initiatives related to mineral reserves and life-of-mine planning.

Work closely with site Mine Engineering and Geology teams to align mine designs, schedules, and reserve assumptions with corporate guidelines and study scopes.

Provide technical input and review for external engineering studies (conceptual, PEA, PFS, FS), including : mine design criteria, development and stope layouts, production schedules, and key cost / operating assumptions.

Assist in the preparation, review, and documentation of mine design bases and planning standards used for reserves and long-term planning.

Support underground mine design and optimization work, including :

Stope optimization (e.g., DSO or equivalent tools)

Development layout and sequencing

Production scheduling from short- to long-term horizons

Trade-off and sensitivity analyses on mining methods, cut-off grade, and production rates

Collaborate with Corporate Resource and Geology teams to ensure mine designs and schedules are consistent with resource models, modifying factors, and reporting standards.

Contribute to the preparation of inputs for NI 43-101 Technical Reports and internal reserve / LOM updates, under the guidance of Qualified Persons (QPs).

Assist in the compilation and review of technical sections of study reports and internal decision-support packages (memos, presentations, design basis documents, etc.).

Provide technical support to site teams on planning tools, workflows, and templates for mine design and scheduling as required.

Participate in the review of operating performance versus plan (development, production, and reserves) to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.

Support continuous improvement of mine planning processes, standards, and digital tools across the company.

Travel to mine sites as required to collect data, align with site engineering teams, and participate in planning and review meetings.

Qualifications And Experience

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in underground mine engineering, with exposure to both short-term and long-term planning.

Eligibility for, or registration as, a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in a Canadian province is preferred.

Experience in narrow-vein or structurally complex underground gold mining is an asset.

Proficiency with mine design and planning software (e.g., Deswik, Datamine, Vulcan, or similar) including stope optimization and scheduling modules.

Solid understanding of mineral reserves concepts, modifying factors, and mine planning principles from stope to life-of-mine level.

Experience supporting or reviewing technical studies (conceptual, PEA, PFS, FS) is an asset.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills (including advanced Excel).

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical documentation and presentations.

Proven ability to work effectively in a corporate environment with multiple stakeholders, including site operations, consultants, and corporate teams.

Demonstrated commitment to high safety standards.

Working Conditions / Schedule

Location : Toronto Corporate Office

Type of Hire : Permanent Full-Time

Existing vacancy : Yes

Travel : Travel to mine sites required to support planning, reviews, and study work.

Other Information

To learn more and for additional details about “Why Work with Us” and “Life at Wesdome”, please visit www.wesdome.com >

People and Careers.

About Our Total Compensation Package

Our total compensation package is more than just a great salary. We have established a comprehensive program that takes care of both you and your family that includes :

Comprehensive Compensation And Benefits Package Includes

Market competitive base pay / salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Annual performance-based bonus opportunity

Access to comprehensive extended health and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents beginning on day 1 of employment (short-term disability coverage begins after 3 months)

Healthcare spending account

Wellness benefit as an annual incentive

RRSP matching

Stock option plan participation

Flexible work arrangements (hybrid model)

Professional development opportunities and certification support

4 weeks vacation plus statutory holidays

PLUS…

Programs to support the long-term well being of our team members (i.e. Employee Assistance Program)

Mental Health Awareness Month

Family Day & Annual Holiday events

Local community partnerships

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Wesdome prides itself on being an equal-opportunity employer committed to responsible mining practices and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or Aboriginal status. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Wesdome uses artificial intelligence (AI) supported technology as part of its recruitment, screening and evaluation processes that are performed by real people. Wesdome is committed to accessibility for people with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodations, please contact us at hr.resumes_corporate@wesdome.com. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Wesdome is committed to hosting and maintaining an accessible environment. To be eligible for this position, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada without any additional sponsorship support from Wesdome.

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