Senior Mine Engineer

Job Summary

As a Senior Mine Engineer for the Great Bear Advanced Exploration Project (AEX), you will be responsible for leading and executing a full range of engineering functions to support underground mine development and exploration. You will be accountable for planning, scheduling, and engineering design work that drives safe and efficient underground development.

During the planning phase, the primary focus will be to work with the site team and the selected underground mining contractor to finalize detailed engineering and prepare for underground mobilization. During the execution of the AEX underground, this role will help support the underground mine design, mining contractor management, and underground operations.

The Senior Mine Engineer will also work closely with Great Bear Mine Technical Services Manager and Kinross Technical Services (KTS) to ensure the AEX design and schedule aligns with the broader Main Project Production plan, open pit and underground mine schedule integration, and support detailed design, resource definition, and long-term strategy development.

This position plays a critical role in supporting project advancement through pre-commercial development, including contributions to the Strategic Business Plan, capital project input, and cross-functional coordination with exploration, construction, and operations.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

•    Lead the development of short-, medium-, and long-range underground mine plans that align with project sequencing, safety standards, strategic objectives, and production schedules.
•    Coordinate and finalize detailed engineering deliverables in collaboration with the underground mining contractor and the site project team ahead of the first blast milestone.
•    Collaborate with KTS to align AEX design and planning with Main Production Project objectives and timelines.
•    Support Great Bear and KTS with Main Production Project planning, providing site-level input and engineering data to inform life-of-mine design and production strategy.
•    Supervise and mentor junior engineers and planners (once on board), ensuring alignment with engineering best practices and company policies.
•    Collaborate with the Rock Mechanics and Geology teams to ensure ground control, ore control strategies and exploration drilling timing are embedded in mine planning.
•    Design phases based on geological block models, and other constraints such as mining limitations, slope design criteria, topography, facility location. 
•    Design waste dumps, stockpiles, access roads, ramps, and other mine site facilities.
•    Ensure pit designs are properly implemented on site. 
•    Monitor daily, weekly and monthly development performance, providing variance analysis and recommending corrective actions.
•    Prepare 18-month rolling plans and maintain 3–6-month development schedules across all underground zones.
•    Review and validate mine designs including lateral development, stope layouts, access ramps, ventilation raises, and infrastructure placement.

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•    Lead or participate in underground inspections and safety audits; implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
•    Perform reconciliation to the short-term plans and identify areas for improvement. 
•    Evaluate alternative mining scenarios to optimize productivity and safety.
•    Identify risks (equipment reliability, grade, crusher/mill reliability, etc.) and opportunities that may impact the mine plans. 
•    Manage project engineering deliverables for ventilation, dewatering, electrical, and other underground infrastructure systems.
•    Compile and update resources and reserve estimates and support annual technical reporting requirements.
•    Support capital project planning, including preparation of AFEs and participation in project execution.
•    Participate in site-wide forecasting, budgeting, and cost control processes. 
•    Make recommendations that maximize efficiency and productivity for the operation. 
•    Maintain accurate records and files.
•    Ensure all mine designs comply with safety regulations and company standards.  
•    Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
•    Support a work environment that is aligned with Kinross’ Safeground principles.
•    Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
•    Adhere to all relevant Great Bear policies and procedures.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering, while being registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in Ontario. With a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience working in a underground mine engineering, or related, role.

• Proficiency in underground mine planning software (e.g., MineSight, Deswik, Mine 24D, MineCAD).
• Skilled in 3D visualization, AutoCAD, and Excel-based modeling,
• Strong understanding of underground development, long-hole longitudinal stoping practices and Drill & Blast design,
• Experience with engineering support for ventilation, dewatering, and ground control.

Work Conditions

This position is based in Red Lake, Ontario. In this role you will work a 5X2 rotation. 

Compensation and Total Rewards

The base salary range for the Senior Mine Engineer is $145,000 to $165,000 + Short Term Incentive Bonus, + Group Benefit Coverage. 

The hiring range reflects our targerted compensation framework for the role. The actual offer will be determinded through a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate's experience, capabilities, and potential impact, along with consideration of internal equity, team structure, and benchmark market data for similar positions. 

In addition to base salary, Kinross offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee well-being, performance, and long-term development. 

Use of AI in Our Hiring Process

We use AI-enabled tools to help sort and review applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions, including who moves forward in the process, are made by a human. 

Existing Vacancy

This job is for an existing vacancy.