Project Engineer

Your newpany

Hays Recruitment in proud partnership with Hemlo Mining Corp.
The Hemlo Mine (“Hemlo”) is a long-life, fully integrated gold mining operation located approximately 35 km east of the town of Marathon in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, along the Trans Canada Highway and just north of Lake Superior. With more than a decade of reserves and significant exploration upside along the proven Hemlo greenstone belt, Hemlo Mining Corp. is positioned to unlock the next chapter of growth at one of Canada’s premier gold districts. The site continues to evolve through ongoing investment in exploration and modernization, creating new opportunities across technical and skilled roles. Now is an exciting time to join the Hemlo team and be part of a globally connected workforce driving the next phase of growth.

Your new role

This position requires a highly motivated individual with strong underground mining and project management experience who can work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment while maintaining a strongmitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

• Support underground technical services improvement and expansion
  projects

• Assist with underground capital projects alongside Site Projects

• Build and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans

• Coordinate with Ops, Maintenance, Geology, Ventilation, Ground
  Control, and Survey. Conduct underground inspections

• Track progress and report on schedule, cost, risk, and deliverables.
  Support infrastructure upgrades, mine optimization, and design reviews

• Identify efficiency and cost improvement opportunities

• Maintain technical documents, standards, and ad hoc projects

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.

• Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer

• Previous project management or project engineering experience in a
  mining environment is required.

• Strong understanding of underground mining methods, mine
  development, and underground infrastructure. (5 Years)

• Experience supporting underground capital or sustaining projects
  considered an asset.

• Proficiency with Deswik, AutoCAD, or other mine planning and project
  management software is considered an asset.

• Physically capable of performing underground fieldwork, including
  walking steep grades and lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Valid Class G driver’s license required.

What you'll get in return

• Base salary range from $95,000 to $125,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Opportunity to earn up to a targeted 12.5% bonus on top of the proposed wage

• Relocation & housing assistance available for all roles

• 100% employer-paid benefits including health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage

• Educational assistance for Hemlo employees & scholarships for the dependents of Hemlo employees

• Above-market wages and salaries, with bonus programs and 12% pension contributions for all roles

• Clear opportunities for career progression and internal mobility

• Direct access to senior leadership and on-site mentorship