About SGS:

Make an impact with SGS! With more than 94,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories across the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries. As the world’s leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked the SGS Group as one of the world’s top multinationals and one of the world’s most innovative companies. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has also recognized the SGS Group for its sustainability processes. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

This position will be required to establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with Project Managers, and Technical Staff; as well as being responsible for the implementation of project management methodologies for the planning and control of projects.  This position is also responsible for carrying out all the planning, scheduling and coordination required to execute a project or campaign.

Specific Responsibilities

•    As a consulting engineer, research and develop open-pit mine plans and underground mine designs.
•    Implementing novel methodologies in conceptual, pre-feasibility, feasibility and existing operation projects.
•    Prepare and create technical reports as a Qualified Person (QP).
•    Establishing and maintaining client relationships.
•    Conducting design viability studies (underground mines and open-pit mines).
•    Participating in estimating project budget (feasibility studies, cash flow analysis, NPV & IRR, Capex-Opex).
•    Constructing pit designs for short and long term projects.
•    Ability to compose clear and concise technical reports.
•    Possible travel to other SGS laboratory locations in Canada or overseas on either short term assignments 
•    May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.
•    Independent judgement is required but final decisions are taken in collaboration with other mining engineers
•    Develop plans to achieve specific short terms objectives 
•    Iteratively test and imagine the best possible ways to make a mineral project profitable to meet clients objectives. 
•    Analyse projects make recommendations in collaboration with other mining engineers as appropriate work requires strong problem solving abilities for technical challenges
 

•    Education: University degree in Mining Engineering or in a related engineering discipline (Geology, Mines, Mineralogy, Environmental Mineralogy, Soil Science etc.).
•    Experience: 
o    A minimum of 15 years of technical experience in a minerals related profession.
o    Over 10 years of working experience in estimating project budgets from the start until the completion of a project.

•    Expert working knowledge of the mining and minerals industry with rock mechanics an asset. 

•     Must be a member of a Professional Engineering  Association in Canada

Knowledgeable in Mine Planning Training, Mine Evaluation, Mine Reclamation Planning, Mine Operation Management, Mine Environment Management and Equipment selection.
•    Strong leadership and management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage people.
•    Capable of operating without being under close supervision.
•    Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.  
•    Some positions require the proficiency of other languages besides English (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic etc.). 
•    Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner. 
•    Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint, Outlook and AutoCAD).
•    A solid understanding of MS Project Management and Oracle applications would also be an asset.
•    Knowledge of the following specialized software (GEOVIA GEMS, WHITTLE, DATAMINE, MINESITE, SURPAC, MINEX, VULCAN or other relevant software).
•    Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
•    Ability to work well with others & independently. 
•    Proven time management skills and strong attention to detail.
•    Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
•    Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.
•    Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
 

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada