Mine Planner

If you thrive on challenge and collaboration, Barrick offers opportunities on a global scale. Our remarkable people have made us the leading gold mining company, and we're looking for more people to join our team—people who are motivated, energetic, eager to learn and grow. We make it a priority to support the aspirations of every individual, with international opportunities, ongoing training and development, and first-class benefits.

Williams Operating Corporation - Barrick Gold located near Marathon in Northwestern Ontario presently requires a: 

Mine Planner

Position Description:

As a member of the Mine Planning team, the successful candidate will report to the Senior Production Engineer and work a rotational roster of either 7:7 or 14:14, 12 hours shifts. This role will require an individual who is safety driven and safety conscious, and capable of working with a diverse team of technical services staff, underground operations personnel, production geologists, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated and have a proven commitment to workplace safety and leadership. They will have the opportunity to gain experience, and grow their career in the following areas:

• Production planning (drill, blast, backfill)
• Ventilation
• Survey
• Projects
• Ground Control
• Short-term and mid-term scheduling
• Development planning

Key accountabilities regardless of work area are as follows:

• Proven commitment to workplace safety.
• Ensure effectiveness and safe productivity of the mine.
• Work collaboratively with mine production and geology departments and assist other functional areas to achieve their objectives.
• Facilitate conceptual meetings for mine design.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure practicality of designs.
• Optimize ore recovery through safe and efficient mining.
• Develop a good understanding of the underground operating conditions, in order to provide safe and reasonable recommendations regarding mine planning inputs.
• Visit underground active mining areas on a regular basis.
• Assist with updating mine planning standards and procedures.
• Assist with special projects that arise as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering; Mine Technologist diploma or equivalent will also be considered.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience in an underground mining environment is an asset.
• Proficiency with Deswik mine planning software considered an asset.
• Strong computing, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with geology, engineering, and production personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on safety and collaboration.
• Organized, motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail and high performance standards.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced mine production environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and basic data entry software.
• Ability to work independently underground with minimal supervision.
• Physically capable of performing underground fieldwork, including walking steep grades and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Class G driver's license required; ability to operate manual transmission is considered an asset.

This is a DIDO position available for either a 7 day on/7 day off or 14 day on/14 day off rotational schedule, working 12-hour day shifts. The successful candidate will be eligible for camp accommodations as well as a DIDO travel allowance in line with our company policy.

What We Can Offer You  

• A comprehensive compensation package including competitive bonuses, benefits, pension, and company match share purchase plan.
• A progressive career path including global opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Access to a global network of highly qualified professionals for exchanging knowledge and ideas, building skills, and sharing experiences 
• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Barrick welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.