Head of Engineering

Your new company
Hays Recruitment in proud partnership with Hemlo Mining Corp.The Hemlo Mine (“Hemlo”) is a long-life, fully integrated gold mining operation located approximately 35 km east of the town of Marathon in Northwestern Ontario, Canada, along the Trans-Canada Highway and just north of Lake Superior. With more than a decade of reserves and significant exploration upside along the proven Hemlo greenstone belt, Hemlo Mining Corp. is positioned to unlock the next chapter of growth at one of Canada’s premier gold districts. The site continues to evolve through ongoing investment in exploration and modernization, creating new opportunities across technical and skilled roles. Now is an exciting time to join the Hemlo team and be part of a globally connected workforce driving the next phase of growth.
Your new role
The Head of Engineering is responsible for leading all technical functions at the Hemlo underground operation, including mine planning, surveying, and ground control. This role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of ore while aligning short and long-term plans with production targets and reserve strategy. This role is a site-based role in Marathon, ON with an option for rotation of 12*11 or relocation. Option for housing assistance and relocation assistance.
Reporting to the General Mine Manager, the role acts as a key bridge between technical teams and operations, driving continuous improvement in mine design, reconciliation, and execution.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading short-term, medium-term, and life-of-mine planning activities.
• Overseeing stope design, sequencing, drill and blast optimization, and ore recovery initiatives.
• Collaborating with operations, maintenance, and processing teams to ensure successful plan execution.
• Providing technical guidance related to mine design, ventilation, and ground control.
• Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and surveyors.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, dilution control, planning accuracy, and cost efficiency.
• Delivering technical reporting, performance analysis, and recommendations to site leadership.

What you'll need to succeed

• 15+ years in underground mining, with significant exposure to gold operations
• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline
• Proven leadership experience overseeing engineering teams
• Strong background in UG mine planning, stope design, and execution
• Strong understanding of UG mining methods such as long hole stoping
• Experience with mine planning software (Deswik, MineSight, Vulcan or similar)
• Experience in Northern Ontario is an asset
• Professional Engineer designation is an asset
• Knowledge of ground control and ventilation
• Ability to balance technical excellence with operational and cost realities
• Strong stakeholder management across site leadership teams
• Data-driven decision-making with focus on performance outcomes

What you'll get in return

• Relocation & housing assistance
• 100% employer-paid benefits including health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage
• Educational assistance for Hemlo employees & scholarships for the dependents of Hemlo employees
• Above-market wages and salaries, with bonus programs and pension contributions for all roles
• Clear opportunities for career progression and internal mobility
• Direct access to senior leadership on site

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, talk to [email protected], the specialist consultant managing this position, or call us at 4169162041.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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