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Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

At BBA, our reputation is built on technical expertise, a strong culture of commitment and long-term, trust-based relationships with our clients and partners. We offer flexibility, career-growth opportunities and the chance to make a direct impact while benefitting from the support of a large organization.

As our mining and metals activities continue to grow, we’re seeking a mining engineer to join our high-performing mining team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging projects. You’ll also help with sustaining and growth projects, working closely with BBA and client teams to deliver practical solutions to complex mining challenges.

Ideally, you’ll be a mining professional with an interest in consulting and client engagement within the base and precious metals sector.

With us, you will get the opportunity to...

• Provide mining engineering and design services for underground mine studies, including scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed design and NI 43-101 technical reports:
  
  • Manipulating block models
    
  • Selecting appropriate mining methods
    
  • Calculating cut-off grades
    
  • Optimizing and developing mine designs
    
  • Preparing mine plans and production schedules
    
  • Determining equipment fleets
    
  • Estimating mineral reserves
    
  • Estimating capital and operating costs
    
  • Contributing to financial models
    
  • Writing and contributing to study reports
    
• Work closely with our geology, ventilation, rock mechanics, drill-and-blast and infrastructure teams
  
• Manage the mining scope of large projects
  
• Liaise with clients on technical matters and present results professionally
  
• Deliver high-quality services that uphold BBA’s professional reputation

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Desire to learn and excel
  
• Willingness to work together while having fun
  
• Ability to share knowledge
  
  

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mining or geological engineering from a recognized university
• Experience working at a mining operation, in engineering and/or project evaluation
  
• At least four years of relevant experience
  
• Member of, or eligible to register with, a professional association for engineers
  
• Advanced proficiency with mine design and planning software (Deswik preferred)
  
• Experience selecting mine equipment and estimating capital and operating costs
  
• Working knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and financial modelling
  
• Understanding of the key components required for a successful mining operation (processing, tailings, infrastructure)
  
• Passion and aptitude for collaboration
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and spoken
  
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner
  
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, for varying durations and occasionally to remote locations
  
  

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary between $68,000 and $121, 400
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
  
• Time bank
  
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
  
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
  
• Retirement savings plan
  
• Annual vacation and sick leave
  
Premium for employee referrals
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BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
  
• Participation in innovation projects
  
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
  
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
  
• A growing business with many opportunities
  
  

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.