Development Planning Engineer

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Marathon
  • Profession

    Exploitation Minière
  • Industry

    Énergies, Ressources et Mines
  • Pay

    $85,000-$120,000

Development Planning Engineer

Your new company

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

As a member of the Technical Services team, the successful candidate will report to the Senior Mine Planning Engineer. This role will focus on underground development planning and scheduling to support safe, efficient, and practical mine
execution. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Geology, Ventilation, Survey, Ground Control, and Production Engineering teams to support short-term and mid-term mine development plans.

  • Develop and maintain short-term and mid-term underground development plans and schedules.

  • Support mine design activities including ramp, level, sill, and infrastructure development layouts.

  • Coordinate development priorities with Operations and Technical Services teams.

  • Monitor underground development performance and track progress against plan.

  • Assist with planning & coordination of ventilation, services, and infrastructure requirements associated with mine Development

  • Identify and communicate scheduling conflicts, operational constraints, and improvement opportunities.

  • Work collaboratively with Geology, Survey, Ground Control, and Production teams to ensure practicality and effective designs.


What you'll need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.

  • Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer

  • Previous underground mine planning experience is required.

  • Underground operational experience considered a strong asset.

  • Strong understanding of underground mine development methods and sequencing.

  • Experience with mine planning software such as Deswik, AutoCAD, or similar programs required.

  • Physically capable of performing underground fieldwork, including walking steep grades and lifting up to 50 lbs. and a Valid Class G driver’s license required.


What you'll get in return

  • Base salary range from $85,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience & qualifications.

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

  • Relocation & housing assistance available for all roles

  • Flexible rotation options (7x7, 14x14) to support strong work-life integration

  • FIFO/DIDO from anywhere! Thunder Bay airport provides ease and convenience with the connection to most national flights.

  • Shuttles provided to & from the airport/camp/site

  • Full camp accommodations for both FIFO and DIDO workers (featuring private en-suite bathrooms)

  • 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


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role talk to owen.macpherson@hays.com, the specialist consultant managing this position or call us at 5874100635

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.

AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.


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For more detailed information, or to view other vacancies with this organisation, please visit our dedicated recruitment website  https://webmicrosites.hays.ca/web/hemlo-mining

Apply for this job

Talk to Owen MacPherson, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in Calgary (EN), Unit 1550, 639 5th avenue SWTelephone:  5874100635