21330 - Mining Engineers

Mining Engineers are in high demand throughout Canada’s Mining and Manufacturing sectors. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Many job opportunities will be available for Mining Engineers in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has also resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Mining Engineers that can range from $49,100 to $155,500 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Mining Engineers Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including mining companies, consulting engineering companies, manufacturers, government, and in educational and research institutions. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Mining Engineers in Canada.

Mining Engineers in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Mining Engineers pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Mine design engineer
• Mine development engineer
• Mine layout engineer
• Mine production engineer
• Mine safety engineer
• Mine ventilation engineer
• Mineral engineer
• Mining engineer

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Conduct preliminary surveys and studies of ore, mineral, or coal deposits to assess the economic and environmental feasibility of potential mining operations.
• Determine the appropriate means of safely and efficiently mining deposits.
• Determine and advise on appropriate drilling and blasting methods for mining, construction, or demolition.
• Design shafts, ventilation systems, mine services, haulage systems, and supporting structures.
• Design, develop, and implement computer applications such as for mine design, mine modeling, mapping, or for monitoring mine conditions.
• Plan and design or select mining equipment and machinery and mineral treatment machinery and equipment in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
• Plan, organize and supervise the development of mines and mine structures and the operation and maintenance of mines.
• Prepare operations and project estimates, schedules, and reports.
• Implement and coordinate mine safety programs.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of technicians, technologists, survey personnel, and other engineers and scientists.

Employment Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in mining engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.
• A master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
• Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited educational program, and after three or four years of supervised work experience in engineering and passing a professional practice examination.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 21330

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Mining Engineers are expected to total 6,100, while 7,700 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Mining Engineer Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 21330.