Reclamation Planning Engineer

We need Reclamation Planning Engineers to design, manage and oversee the safe and sustainable use of mine sites from planning through closure. They help ensure compliance with regulations, optimize operations and plan for the land’s future use once mining ends.

CAREER PATHWAY
CAREER PATHWAY

What is it like to work as a reclamation planning engineer in mining?

Note: conditions vary according to employer and region. Reclamation Planning

Engineers divide their time between office-based design work and site visits to active or decommissioned mine sites. They regularly collaborate with geologists, engineers, and regulators, ensuring projects meet strict environmental and safety standards. The role often involves managing consultants, reviewing technical reports, and coordinating long-term land use planning. Expect a balance of technical problem-solving, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement, with travel to remote or fly-in/fly-out sites as required.

Why are people attracted to this career?

This role combines technical expertise, project leadership and the opportunity to influence sustainable mining practices, making it appealing to those passionate about both operational efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Job Description

  • Develop and maintain mine plans for all quarries in various regions, as assigned
  • Create and update pit designs using internal standards
  • Submit and manage mine permit applications for the regions
  • Review and approve reclamation plans
  • Perform reconciliation to verify reserves and quarry progression
  • Develop efficiency improvement assessments for cost-savings or increased efficiencies
  • Manage blast optimization and fines reduction studies
  • Support quarry automation
  • Conduct reclamation surety evaluations and coordinate surety posting
  • Manage consultants for mine planning, reclamation and permitting
  • Provide estimates of reclamation costs for decommissioning and restoration
  • Maintain mine/reclamation plan and permit information in databases
  • Submit annual reserve volumes for each quarry
  • Provide technical training to quarry supervisors
  • Review safety, production and reclamation performance annually
  • Audit royalty calculations and payments

Starting salary

$33.65/hour

Top Salary

$48.08/hour

Demand in Mining

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Skill Transferability Among Other Industries

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Success Profile

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to lead technical projects from concept to completion
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
  • Excellent communication and training skills




     

Job Entry Requirements

Note: The requirements listed below illustrate what it takes to start the career and do not take into account on-the-job training given to new employees.

Fixed Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 10 years professional experience in mine planning
  • May be Required • Bilingual proficiency (English/French)
  • Willingness to travel, including fly-in/fly-out
  • Experience with mine planning/geological software
  • Assets
  • Strong health and safety leadership skills
  • Knowledge of mining equipment, geology, and mine safety procedures