Mine Engineer in Training

Join Our Growing Team!

Discovery Kidd has an exciting opportunity for a Mine EIT.

A growing North America Precious Metals Company, Discovery is committed to combining high-quality gold producing assets in Canada with the world’s largest undeveloped silver deposit in Mexico.

Discovery has an experienced team, dedicated to being a highly profitable producer of gold and silver that generates superior returns, delivers substantial social-economic benefits and meets the highest environmental standards.

The Position:

Reporting to the Mine Technical Services Supervisor, the successful candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience in various aspects of mine engineering and contribute meaningfully to our operational success. This role offers exposure to multiple technical areas, including Mine Design, Scheduling, Long-Term Planning, Ground Control, and Mine Systems. The EIT will provide technical support within their designated area and accumulate the experience required for a professional engineering designation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support mine engineering functions by contributing to design, planning, and scheduling activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering and Production personnel
• Assist in achieving production, cost, and safety targets
• Ensure strict adherence to site safety standards, environmental policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Participate in technical studies, data analysis, and implementation of innovative solutions

Skills and Qualifications:

• A degree in Mining Engineering from a recognized institution
• 1–2 years of relevant experience, including co-op or internship placements
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent mining design software
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking abilities
• Experience with Deswik, MineRP, or other mine planning and scheduling systems (asset)
• Familiarity with database management, data analytics, and dashboarding tools (asset)
• Interest or background in electronics, robotics, or instrumentation (asset)

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
• Annual compensation of CAD$70,000 to CAD$87,000

Additional Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery’s Kidd Operations.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.