Mid Range Planning Engineer, UG
Edmonton, CA
The Company
B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project under construction in northern Canada, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland.
Position
Mid Range Planning Engineer, UG, Edmonton
Location and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Chief Mine Engineer, this position will be in Edmonton, Canada.
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain mid- to long-range underground mine plans, including production forecasts and life-of-mine scheduling.
• Design and optimize mine infrastructure, production zones, and sequencing in collaboration with geology and operations teams.
• Conduct scenario analyses, trade-off studies, and compliance tracking to support strategic decisions and performance monitoring.
• Support budgeting, cost modeling, and reserve/resource reporting aligned with NI 43-101 standards.
• Utilize mine planning software (e.g., Deswik) to model and schedule mining activities.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with environmental, safety, and Nunavut regulatory standards, adhering to B2Gold Nunavut’s HSE policies.
Desired Competencies and Requirements
• Five (5) years of underground engineering in hard rock mining, including three (3) years of experience in mid-term or long-term planning.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mine Engineering or a related discipline is required; candidates with experience deemed relevant by the company will also be considered.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and membership in the Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG), or eligibility to obtain.
• Proficient in Deswik (CAD, Sched, IS) is required.
Compensation and Benefits
B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.
Application and Contact Information
Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.
We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.
Closing Date
This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST October 23rd, 2025,unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.