CAH - Sr. Mining Engineer

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net‑zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life‑cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower‑emissions technologies.

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At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

Come be part of the Upstream Technical Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Calgary, AB.

Join our team as a Sr. Mining Engineer and shape the future of sustainable mining and water management. We have openings in both our Mid-Range and Long-Range Planning teams.

Step into a high impact role where your expertise drives safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible mine operations.

As a Sr. Mining Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the development, optimization, and delivery of mine plans, collaborating closely with Operations, Geology, and Geotechnical teams to ensure alignment of mine plans with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and long term resource strategies.

If you’re energized by solving complex challenges, influencing major asset decisions, and contributing to a world class oil sands operation, this is the opportunity to make a real impact.

• Be a safety leader – support and adhere by all standards and producers and operate with safety as a value
• Develop mine plans, providing technical guidance and recommendations on sequencing, mining rates and equipment deployment
• Integrate mine plans with production forecasts, equipment availability and operating constraints
• Perform schedule and haulage optimization to balance production, cost, and equipment utilization
• Ensure schedules align with approved mine plan, regulatory requirements and business objectives
• Prepare presentations, schedules and visualizations for management and stakeholders
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to junior staff
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil or Geological Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility with APEGA is required
• 8+ years of experience in mine engineering, planning, or operations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and coordination skills
• Highly motivated individual with ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams

• Oil sands mine planning experience
• Experience with Deswik, AutoCAD and any commercial mine planning software package would be an asset

As part of Imperial’s long‑term business strategy, certain Calgary‑based roles are expected to transition to Edmonton in or around 2028. Applicants should be aware that this position is expected to relocate to Edmonton at that time. Relocation support will be provided for employees impacted by this change.

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