Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.

MINE PLANNER/EIT

By Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.

Dead Line: April 20, 2022

Location: Macassa Mine - Kirkland Lake, ON, Kirkland Lake, ON, CA
Position Type: Full Time
Schedule: 5/5/4
Rate of Pay: Salary, Commensurate with experience and qualifications
 
Based at the Macassa Site, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mine Planner/EIT to join our Engineering team.
 
The Macassa Mine is a high-grade gold producer, with grade improving at depth, and a key valuation driver for Kirkland Lake Gold. Located in the Town of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, the Macassa Mine remains on the highest gold grade mines in the world. Macassa commenced operations in 2002, and with the discovery of the South Mine Complex has been able to increase its level of production significantly over the past five years. The mine is located in an area with well-developed infrastructure, including a provincial highway, a railway system and a private airport. High-grade ore is processed at the Macassa Mill, which currently has available capacity and is located in close proximity to the mine. 
 
The Mine Planner/EIT will be responsible for mine planning within the 3 - 6 month planning interval. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
 
Your responsibilities will include:
 
  • Prepare rolling three-month plans in accordance with Corporate and internal project deadlines and objectives, ensuring the following:
  • Resource leveling of all major mining equipment and infrastructure, providing guidance on future equipment and infrastructure needs.
  • Inclusion of major maintenance events, significant rehab or construction jobs.
  • Meeting annual targets as set in Budget/LOM and making necessary modifications to schedule to reach goals.
  • Communicating material changes with all department heads and involved Planners.
  • Provide mid-term input to short-term mine planning (weekly plan).
  • Review scheduling inputs (productivities, equipment availability/Utilization) on a regular basis with Operations and Engineering groups.
  • Develop a good understanding of the underground conditions in order to provide safe and reasonable recommendations regarding mine planning inputs;   
  • Underground weekly tour with Mine Captains/Supervisors to visit all active mining areas prior to building weekly plan.
  • Work with geology department to develop diamond drill target guidance based on geological confidence of material within the LOM plan. Ensure adequate mineral inventory exists throughout all phases of mine life.
  • Assist Short Term Planning and Projects group as required.
  • Perform other duties as required.
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Our ideal candidate has:​​​
 
  • B.Sc / B.Tech Degree in Mining Engineering or Mining Engineering Technology
  • Minimum of 3 year’s relevant experience in an operating mine
  • Experience in underground Hard Rock Mining Environment preferred
  • Demonstrated understanding of engineering theories and principles and a demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Engineering standards.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and presentation skills
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in use of mine design software (AutoCAD, Promine, Deswik)
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Deswik.Sched
 
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
 
Together, we are building a world-class gold mine and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team. All of our team members are rewarded with a competitive benefits package and on-the-job perks, including:
 
  • Competitive Salary
  • Group Benefit package
  • Training and learning opportunities
 

May 18, 2020
Inside this issue
ASSET PROTECTION CONTROL ROOM GUARD

Based at the Detour Lake Mine site, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Asset Protection Control Room Guard to join our Asset Protection team reporting to the Asset Protection Supervisor.  

SHAREPOINT DEVELOPER

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a SharePoint Developer to join our Business Intelligence Team. 

MINE PLANNING TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

Based at the Detour Lake Mine site, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mine Planning Technician Trainee to join our Technical Services team reporting to the Mine Planning Superintendent. 

SENIOR MINE GEOLOGIST

Based at the Canadian Operations Centre in Timmins, ON, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mine Geologist to join our Geology team reporting to the Geology Superintendent.  

PROCESS PLANT RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Based at the Detour Lake Mine site, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Process Plant Reliability Engineer to join our Process Plant Maintenance team reporting to the Reliability Supervisor.

CORE TECHNICIAN

The Core Technician will be responsible to support the Geology departments by processing and sampling/cutting of diamond drill core. 

ASSAYER 1

The Assayer 1 processes Mine Production and Exploration samples for grade control providing vital information in a timely method to assist in key decision making relating to mining/geology activity and reconciling samples entering and exiting the Mill Process.

MINE PLANNER/EIT

The Mine Planner/EIT will be responsible for mine planning within the 3 - 6 month planning interval. 

ASSAYER 2

The Assayer 2 processes Mine Production and Exploration samples for grade control providing vital information in a timely method to assist in key decision making relating to mining/geology activity and reconciling samples entering and exiting the Mill Process.

ASSAYER 3

The Assayer 3 processes Mine Production and Exploration samples for grade control providing vital information in a timely method to assist in key decision making relating to mining/geology activity and reconciling samples entering and exiting the Mill Process.