Location Chapleau, OntarioSchedule 4x3Purpose The position reports to the Long Term Planning Superintendent and is responsible for the delivery of Underground long‑term mine planning work packages. This includes long‑term planning aspects of business planning (from year 2 to Life of Mine) and support of site‑based studies and projects.ResponsibilitiesWork in collaboration with all site functions to determine plan and design input parameters and assumptions for Life of Mine.Generate timely and accurate Long Term Planning work packages for the site, including:Reserves and resource estimation, planning and annual MRMR reportingStrategic mine plans and option scenarios to support the Business PlanBusiness Plan physicals and associated documentation for the +2 year to Life of Mine plan, in collaboration with the short‑term planning team, Chief Engineer and Chief GeologyMaintain Life of Mine plans, including underground facilities and infrastructure (ventilation, electrical, backfill, etc.) design and schedulingSupport for reclamation and closure planningConduct economic evaluations on long‑term development and stoping layouts.Execute Long Term Mine Planning standard procedures, guidelines, standards, best practices and planning improvement initiatives at the site, including consideration of safety in design.Support and collaborate with the site mine planning team in generating the 0 to 1 year portion of the Business Plan to ensure a single integrated Life of Mine Business Plan.Liaise with geology and geotechnical engineers to determine and apply design criteria for the mine being designed.Liaise with mine operations to ensure practicality of designs.Liaise with the SME function for specific technical expertise not available at site and for peer review of work packages delivered.Support unit cost development and analysis.Build and maintain trust and credibility with key stakeholders including the site Mine Manager, Site Business Manager, Technical Services Manager and site functional teams.Draw on experiences in underground mining to ensure deliverables are diversified engineering techniques.Training and EducationB.Sc. Mining Engineering or equivalent is essential; P.Eng. qualification desirable with ability to gain qualification.Experience in a range of mine planning horizons including long‑term mine planning, production support, mine operations and design in large and diversified mine sites, with preference for conventional hard‑rock gold operations.Strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence and a high level of cultural awareness and sensitivity.Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening).Self‑starter with strong facilitation and presentation skills.Ability to build and maintain a strong communications network with planning peers, Technical Services Managers, Site Project Superintendent, Mine Manager.Experience in operations with complex multi‑mine, multi‑process situations preferable and knowledge of mine methods, mine design, production scheduling, equipment selection, reserve estimation and economic evaluations.High competence in the use of mine planning software, including optimization techniques and strong experience in Deswik.Knowledge of unit costing methods for resource and reserve analysis and of cash flow and financial analysis through the manipulation of project financial models.Knowledge of exploration methods and resource estimation.Strong problem‑solving and 3D visualization skills.Compensation & BenefitsHealth, 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.Annual total compensation of CAD$136,518 to CAD$168,640 (including annual bonus eligibility). Total compensation is based on the successful candidate having their PEng designation.EEO Statement Discovery Silver 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr