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Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Mine Planning Engineer to join our team.

Peter Lucas offers 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 Mine Planning Engineer will support underground mine planning, design, scheduling, and operational activities at an active mining operation. This role will work closely with operations and technical services teams to develop practical mine plans that support safe and efficient production.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and mid-range underground mine plans and schedules.
• Prepare monthly and three-month mine plans to support operational requirements.
• Develop mine physicals for budgets, forecasts, and longer-term planning.
• Complete underground mine designs and incorporate required design changes.
• Support drill and blast planning and prepare construction and production prints.
• Monitor mine performance and complete month-end reporting and analysis.
• Conduct overbreak and other mine performance analysis.
• Identify schedule risks, constraints, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support cost estimates, forecasts, and operational planning.
• Work closely with operations, geology, engineering, and other site teams to coordinate upcoming work.
• Participate in technical studies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure planning and engineering activities meet applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

This position is based near Kamloops, British Columbia, supporting an active mining operation. The role offers flexibility in schedule, with options including a 4x3 schedule (Monday–Thursday) or a 5x2 schedule (Monday–Friday), depending on project requirements.

The compensation range is $120,000–$140,000 annually, based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. Relocation assistance is also considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eligible for or registered P.Eng. with EGBC.
• 5+ 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 Métis.

We also acknowledge that our Kamloops office is located on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory, situated within the unceded ancestral lands of the Secwépemc Nation. We honour and respect the people, the territory, and the land that houses the Kamloops community.

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 Métis 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.