Job Description

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

At Peter Lucas we offer 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.

Please note this job is permanent in Kamloops BC, and relocation is needed. Relocation assistance is available.

We are seeking a motivated Mine Engineer-in-Training (Mine EIT) to support underground mine development planning and scheduling activities. Working closely with the Mine Engineering team, the successful candidate will assist with short- and medium-term planning, production scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives to support safe and efficient mining operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career mining engineer looking to gain hands-on experience in an active underground mining environment while working alongside experienced technical professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with short- and medium-term mine planning and production scheduling.
• Support underground development planning and tracking of mining activities.
• Monitor production progress and compare actual performance against mine plans.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports and planning updates.
• Assist with ventilation, haulage, and development planning as required.
• Conduct field inspections and collect operational data to support mine planning activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Geology, Survey, Geotechnical, and Maintenance teams to coordinate development activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve mine productivity, efficiency, and safety.
• Assist in updating mine designs, schedules, and planning documentation.
• Ensure engineering work is completed in accordance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and safe mining practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
• 1–3 years of mining engineering experience, preferably in an underground mining environment.
• Knowledge of mine planning and scheduling principles.
• Experience with mine planning software such as Deswik, MineSched, Vulcan, Datamine, or similar is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.

Benefits

• Full health and Dental Benefits.
• Recloation Assistance.
• Company Pension Matching.