Specialist Engineer, UG Mining, Red Chris Block Cave
Newmont
- Location
- Dease Lake, British Columbia, Canada
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- 4h ago
About this role
Workplace Type: Onsite
Closing Date: 08/07/2026
About Newmont
At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
About Red Chris
Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House
At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.
Your Impact
You will lead mine engineering activities for the Red Chris Block Cave Project, driving safe, efficient, and well-executed underground development. Your leadership will ensure high-quality short-range planning, strong operational performance, and a collaborative team culture that supports delivery of critical project milestones.
As a part of our team, you will
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians with a safety-first, inclusive mindset
• Deliver optimized short-term mine plans (0–3 months) aligned to operational and LOM objectives
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