Mine Surveyor

Mission for this Position

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company. We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting, through to operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Technical Services or delegate and working alongside the Technical Services team, the Mine Surveyor is responsible for delivering a variety of survey, geological and engineering tasks in support of the operation: surveying, field data collection, data entry, data analysis and reporting.

Main Accountabilities

• Ensure work procedures are followed and safety standards are adhered to (risk assessments, incident reporting & investigating, policy & procedures review, MOC, etc.) to realize zero incidents or injuries across the team.
• Conduct survey tasks to inform planning and execution: drill hole staking, grade (or level) staking, dig  boundary staking, pickups of dig advance and waste rock construction advance and pickups of waterlevels.
• Incorporate survey data in designs and reports and provide information as required to customers.
• Manage site master drawing for all infrastructure, excavations, stockpiles, topography and provide volume, tonnage calculations and reports as needed.
• Conduct sampling activities to inform planning and execution: sample collection, delivery of samples to the on-site laboratory, completing and checking submittal paperwork and entry of assay results to databases.
• Collect field data, including but not limited to: thermistors, water flows, fragmentation photos, quality assurance, quality control of drill hole depths or blast tie-ins, etc.
• Maintain databases for various production and quality data.
• Verify, analyze and report on collected data.
• This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required.

Main Qualifications

• Diploma from a vocational institution (mining technician, geological technician, survey technician).
• A drone pilot license is an asset.
• Minimum three (3) years of General mining and/or survey and/or ore quality experience.
• Experience working with Hexago Minesight is an asset.

Job Location

Mary River Mine Site, NU, Canada

Compensation

Compensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland’s approved compensation framework and current market conditions. Final compensation will be determined based on:• Relevant education and certifications• Related training and experience• Internal equity considerations

Eligibility & Hiring Consideration

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

In accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations.

Baffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.