Mine Engineer - Underground

The Company

B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, a mine under construction in northern Canada and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 970,000 and 1,075,000 ounces in 2025.

Position

Mine Engineer - Underground, Nunavut

Location and Reporting Structure

Reporting to the Chief Mine Engineer, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develop short and medium-range mine plans, including underground development design, scheduling, and ventilation system modeling;
• Issue driving layouts and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track underground development progress;
• Conduct underground air ventilation and quality surveys, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards;
• Assess ground conditions and recommend appropriate rock support systems to ensure underground stability and worker safety;
• Oversee survey functions for mine operations and projects, ensuring the accuracy of mine maps, plans, and reports;
• Design development drill and blast patterns, working closely with Jumbo operators to refine and adjust plans as needed;
• Maintain effective communication between engineering and mine operations teams, including mechanical, electrical, and structural departments;
• Work closely with underground superintendents and shift bosses to ensure understanding and execution of current mine plans.; and
• Adhere to B2Gold Nunavut’s health, safety and environment policies and procedures.

Desired Competencies and Requirements

• Five (5) years ‘experience in underground mine engineering. Underground survey experience is an asset;
• Experience in surface mine and Alimak Raise survey;
• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or Geological Engineering; a B.Tech in Mine Technology or a related field with relevant experience will also be considered;
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and membership in the Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist or ability to obtain same;
• Proficient in mining related software such as Deswik (CAD, Sched, IS), Ventsim, Pumpsim, Unwedge, etc; and
• Familiarity with Sandvik iSURE drill planning tools is an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

For informational purposes, the total annual earnings are $160,000.00 for 2184 scheduled hours.

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 February 13th, 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.