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The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Quebec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades.

Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.

 This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to our growth in Quebec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Join the Windfall adventure!

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Reporting to the Planning Coordinator, the Mining engineer - planning will assist the Technical Services team in their tasks and responsibilities. Based at the Windfall site, located in the Nord-du-Quebec region, the Mining Engineer will be required to work a schedule of 15 days on followed by 13 days off. Transportation, accommodation, and meals are provided.

Duties and responsibilities                

Convey occupational health and safety values to coworkers and contractors;

Plan and supervise the work of technicians and trainees;

Actively contribute to feasibility studies on the company's current and future projects;

Write daily progress reports as well as periodic and monthly reports and associated variances; 

When required, give presentations to members of management or other stakeholders to track the progress of the work;

Mentor technical and engineering interns;

Select and order materials;

Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety and accident prevention standards and implement corrective measures; 

Draw engineering plans;

Perform comparative analyses and present the results in a concise manner;

Write procedures for the engineering department's processes;

Perform quality control on the work performed;

Participate in engineering projects including, among other things, development, field control, ventilation, permanent infrastructure, and drainage;

Report any situation that could affect the work to your immediate supervisor and submit recommendations for corrective measures;

Act as a leader in safety, environment, and community relations to help achieve the highest standards;

Collaborate on weekly and quarterly planning tasks;

Perform any other tasks related to the Mining engineer - planning position that are relevant to the success of the project.

Qualifications required

Hold a university degree in mining engineering;

Be a member of the Ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec (OIQ);

Have three (3) years of experience in mining operations;

Have experience in project management;

Experience working with First Nations (an asset);

Valid Class 5 driver's license;

Mining modules (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7) (an asset);

Valid explosives license.

Technical skills

Knowledge of various processes according to industry standards;

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, etc.), as well as specialized software such as AutoCAD and Ventsim;

Knowledge of Deswik software;

Good knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to exploration and mining sites.

Basic skills

Demonstrate rigor in occupational health and safety;

Have excellent command of French and good knowledge of English;

Be an excellent communicator;

Be an excellent team player, demonstrate tact and political savvy;

Be flexible and open to change and constructive feedback;

Have good organizational skills and the ability to recognize priorities;

Be independent, show initiative, and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;

Be thorough and demonstrate ethics and integrity.