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Site-based role, CanadaAMPS Canada is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Senior Open Pit Mining Consultant who wants to live and work in Canada and make a real difference on-site.This is a hands-on, site-based role, working directly alongside our clients to improve open pit operations. You won't be sitting on the sidelines or delivering reports from afar. You'll be embedded with site teams, helping lift planning and scheduling practices, improving day-to-day operational performance, and mentoring technical teams to build long-term capability.We're looking for someone with strong open pit experience across planning, scheduling, and operations, who enjoys getting into the detail and rolling their sleeves up. Someone who cares about practical outcomes, not just theory, and wants to leave sites better than they found them.Just as important as technical ability is how you work with people. At AMPS, we pride ourselves on being easy to work with, trusted by our clients, and genuinely invested in the success of site teams. You'll need to be comfortable working shoulder to shoulder with engineers, supervisors, and operators, building relationships, earning trust, and helping teams adopt better ways of working.Find out more about life at AMPS here https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-mining-production-systems/life/amps/Role descriptionWe have several Senior roles across the US and Canada assisting clients with on-site engineering requirements across both Open Pit and Underground operations in the following:Senior and management rolesSpecialised mining improvement projectsMine planning and scheduling (daily to LOM/tactical)Mining infrastructure and project managementMentoring, training and upskilling technical staffDrill and blast design/production engineeringWhy AMPSAMPS is a global mining consultancy with a strong reputation for practical, site-focused support. We work as an extension of our clients' teams, not external reviewers. Our consultants are backed by a global network of experienced mining professionals and supported by strong systems, mentoring, and technical collaboration across Australia and North America.You'll get real responsibility, exposure to different operations, and the opportunity to influence how sites plan, execute, and improve. If you're motivated by impact, enjoy mentoring others, and want to build a long-term career in Canada while working on meaningful operational improvements, AMPS is a great place to do it.About youThis role suits someone who is technically strong, people-focused, and keen to be involved, not just observe.Bachelor's degree in mining engineeringA great communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills7+ years of mine planning, scheduling and production in an OP environmentProgress towards FCMM or PEng ticket viewed favourablyA strong commitment to quality and safety in the workplacePassionate about learning new technical skills and a keen interest in improving your knowledge Location Vancouver , BC Work location On site Salary $ 37.02 to $ 115.38 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CareerBeacon #cd9a4c96-9240-4c98-a257-27e6ba55947b Various locations Vancouver, BC
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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