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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.\nYour new role\nThe 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. \nReporting 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.\nKey responsibilities include:\nLeading short-term, medium-term, and life-of-mine planning activities.\nOverseeing stope design, sequencing, drill and blast optimization, and ore recovery initiatives.\nCollaborating with operations, maintenance, and processing teams to ensure successful plan execution.\nProviding technical guidance related to mine design, ventilation, and ground control.\nLeading and developing a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and surveyors.\nDriving continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, dilution control, planning accuracy, and cost efficiency.\nDelivering technical reporting, performance analysis, and recommendations to site leadership.\n\nWhat you'll need to succeed\n15+ years in underground mining, with significant exposure to gold operations\nDegree in Mining Engineering or related discipline\nProven leadership experience overseeing engineering teams\nStrong background in UG mine planning, stope design, and execution\nStrong understanding of UG mining methods such as long hole stoping\nExperience with mine planning software (Deswik, MineSight, Vulcan or similar)\nExperience in Northern Ontario is an asset\nProfessional Engineer designation is an asset\nKnowledge of ground control and ventilation\nAbility to balance technical excellence with operational and cost realities\nStrong stakeholder management across site leadership teams\nData-driven decision-making with focus on performance outcomes\n\nWhat you'll get in return\nRelocation & housing assistance\n100% employer-paid benefits including health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage\nEducational assistance for Hemlo employees & scholarships for the dependents of Hemlo employees\nAbove-market wages and salaries, with bonus programs and pension contributions for all roles\nClear opportunities for career progression and internal mobility\nDirect access to senior leadership on site\n\nWhat you need to do now\nIf you're interested in this role, talk to , 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.\n\n #1124772 - 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