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Underground Mine Planner/EIT - Flights & Accommodation provided

Underground Mine Planner/EIT - Flights & Accommodation provided

PublishedPublished: 10/13/2026
$90,000 - $110,000 per year
About the Role

Schedule: 14 days on / 14 days off rotation

Hours: 12-hour shifts (6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

Reports To: Senior Underground Mining Engineer

Position Overview:

The Underground Mine Planner / Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient execution of underground mine development and production through high-quality designs, detailed planning, and effective collaboration with Operations, Geology, and Technical Services.
This role offers excellent exposure to a wide range of technical areas, from drill and blast design to short- and medium-range planning, with mentorship from senior engineers and clear growth pathways toward Mine Planner and Senior Engineer positions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and maintain short- and medium-term mine plans using Deswik CAD, IS, and Scheduler, ensuring alignment between design, schedule, and production targets.
  • Generate drill and blast designs, stope layouts, and void pull letters using Deswik CAD.
  • Coordinate with the Survey team on CMS updates, control lines, and spatial data management.
  • Produce daily and monthly performance reports including metres developed, tonnes mined, and contractor activity summaries.
  • Conduct underground field audits to verify design compliance, ventilation integrity, and drilling QA/QC.
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Geology, and Maintenance to ensure design practicality and plan execution.
  • Support stope and development reconciliation, dilution control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Contribute to the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly corporate reports and presentations.
  • Promote a proactive approach to safety, hazard identification, and ground control in all designs.
  • Assist in the implementation of standardized planning processes and systems across the underground engineering team.

Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
  • 1-5 years of experience in an underground mining operation
  • Eligible for registration as a P.Eng. with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
  • Working knowledge of Deswik software suite (CAD, IS, Scheduler) is strongly preferred; experience with AutoCAD or MineSight is an asset.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an attention to technical accuracy.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Familiarity with mine safety systems, ventilation, ground control, and QA/QC practices.
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Query) considered an asset.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to work in a remote camp environment.


Working Conditions
  • 90% office / 10% underground work environment.


Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

*Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration

Why Coeur?
  • Highly competitive base salary and quarterly incentive program.
  • Extended Health & Dental benefits with short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Company-matched RRSP contributions.
  • Opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment with exposure to multiple aspects of underground mining.
  • Flights & Camp Provided

Salary range

  • $90,000 - $110,000 per year