Long Range Mine Planning Engineer

The Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about mine planning and eager to make an impact at a top-tier oil sands operation? We’re looking for a talented Mine Planning Engineer to join our Albian Long Range Mine Planning team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in developing and optimizing integrated long-range mine plans. Collaborating with cross-functional teams—including technical experts, operations staff, and regulatory stakeholders—you’ll support strategic mine development and work to maximize asset value.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, Monday-Friday
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: June 15, 2025
  
  

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across operations, geotechnical, geology, tailings, and regulatory teams to develop and optimize detailed mine plans and schedules to enable safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations at the Albian oil sands site that support overall business objectives
• Lead the development of Albian’s life-of-mine plans and assess alternative strategies to maximize long-term value and sustainability
• Oversee mine design projects including pit shells, haul roads, dumps, and dyke structures to ensure alignment with strategic goals and contribute to the development and evolution of mine closure plans and assist in the preparation of supporting regulatory submissions
• Maintain and update mining models and engineering designs to ensure accuracy and consistency with operational requirements and monitor, analyze, and report on mine performance metrics, providing insights and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Drive value creation by optimizing the integrated mine plan, with a focus on reducing operating and capital costs and support the implementation and continuous improvement of mine engineering standards, systems, and processes to ensure technical excellence and operational consistency
  
  

What You Bring To The Role

• Degree in Mining, Civil, or Geological Engineering with APEGA registration (or eligibility to register).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in open-pit mining or oil sands operations
• Experience with mine design software such as Vulcan, Deswik, and CAD
• Strong understanding of fleet management, oil sands geology, mine planning, and mining economics
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license with no driving restrictions
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays
  
  

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