Mining engineers
Mining engineers plan, design, organize and supervise the development of mines, mine facilities, systems and equipment; and prepare and supervise the extraction of metallic or non-metallic minerals and ores from underground or surface mines.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 1
Skill Level
SK, AB, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- 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 modelling, 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.
Qualifications
- checkA bachelor's degree in mining engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.
- checkA master's degree or doctorate in a related engineering discipline may be required.
- checkLicensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
- checkEngineers 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.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for mining engineers (NOC 21330) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about mining engineers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Mining engineers mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 76%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 16%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8% 70% of mining engineers work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.11% of mining engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 74% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 26% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 72% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mining engineers (NOC 21330) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about mining engineers in Alberta: Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Mining engineers mainly work in the following sectors: Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 63%Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 10%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 10%Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 5% 84% of mining engineers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of mining engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 81% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 19% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 75% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 19% compared to 9% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mining engineers (NOC 21330) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.British Columbia has extensive mineral reserves and key projects targeting essential metals and minerals; the growth of the mining sector is driven by demand for critical minerals that are essential for electric vehicles (EVs) and green technologies (such as lithium and copper) and the price of precious metals (such as gold). Over the forecast period from 2025 to 2027, uncertainty related to international trade policies could influence growth in the province's mining industry; in response, both the federal and provincial governments are seeking to fast-track major mining projects to mitigate these challenges. Looking ahead, new mining projects in the North Coast/Nechako, Kootenay, and Thompson-Okanagan economic regions could begin operations later in the forecast period (2027).Here are some key facts about mining engineers in British Columbia: Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Mining engineers mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 47%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 30%Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations72% of mining engineers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.13% of mining engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 86% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 14% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 59% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 38% compared to 12% for all occupations
Moderate
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Top Companies Hiring
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Agnico Eagle Mines
20 active roles · Detour Lake, ON · Rankin Inlet, NU
BHP
12 active roles · Leroy, SK · Saskatoon, SK
Hudbay Minerals Inc.
11 active roles · Snow Lake, MB · Princeton, BC
Evolution Mining
8 active roles · Red Lake, ON
New Gold Inc
8 active roles · Emo, ON · Toronto, ON
Newmont
5 active roles · Stewart, BC · Iskut, BC
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Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving
to advise on drilling and blasting methods for mining, construction and demolition, to prepare project reports and to collaborate with other engineering specialists
Evaluation and Systems Analysis
to conduct surveys and studies of ore, mineral and coal deposits to assess the economic and environmental feasibility of potential mining operations
Deductive Reasoning
to apply general engineering principles and regulatory standards to specific mining challenges, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant extraction processes across diverse geological conditions
Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering
to synthesize information to best plan drilling and blasting methods and to implement and coordinate mine safety programs
Attention to Detail
to precisely work to design, develop and implement computer applications for operations, such as mine design, modelling and mapping and for monitoring mine conditions
Knowledge in Geological Resources
to understand the principles of efficient extraction methods, environmental impacts and sustainable resource utilization to plan successful and responsible mining operations
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