Please Note: This is a local hire project. Camp accommodations are not provided. Employees must reside in the region or secure their own accommodations.
Work Location: Highland Valley Copper – Mine Life Extension (MLE), Logan Lake, BC.
Schedule: Monday to Friday or Monday to Thursday, to be discussed.
Compensation: $120,000–$160,000 per year, based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
Benefits: Cantex offers a competitive benefits package, including extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
Living Out Allowance (LOA): Available for experienced candidates who reside outside of the living area.
About Cantex Mining Services:
Cantex Mining Services is a leading civil and mining construction company, proudly 100% Indigenous-owned and headquartered in Merritt, British Columbia. As a subsidiary of K’en T’em Limited Partnership, we are recognized for our commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. We take pride in delivering reliable, high-performing projects while creating meaningful opportunities and supporting sustainable growth for the communities we serve.
About the Opportunity:
At Cantex, we do more than move earth – we build opportunities, strengthen communities, and create lasting impact. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead civil construction and mining projects from planning through completion. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high-quality standards while coordinating with clients, consultants, and project teams. Strong leadership, project management expertise, and experience in civil construction and/or mining are essential.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of civil construction and mining projects.
- Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring all work is completed in accordance with company, client, and regulatory safety requirements.
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, work plans, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
- Monitor project performance and ensure adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage contracts, change orders, procurement activities, and project documentation.
- Facilitate project meetings and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders and senior management.
- Foster strong working relationships with clients.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices in project delivery.
What You Bring:
Required Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Engineering, Civil Technology, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience in civil construction and/or mining environments (required).
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and project teams.
- Experience overseeing multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Strong understanding of civil construction and mining project execution.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Familiarity with contract administration and procurement processes.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel, MS Project and P6 Primavera.
Why Join Cantex?
We invest in our people and take pride in building a safe, respectful, and supportive workplace.
- Competitive compensation package
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to work on a major mine-life extension project
- Career growth within a growing Indigenous-owned company
- Safe and supportive work environment
Before You Start:
All successful candidates must provide the following prior to confirmation of start date:
- Pre-Access Drug Screening
- Void Cheque/Direct Deposit Form
- Copy of Driver’s License
- Copy of Driver’s Abstract
To see all of our open postings, please follow the link:
https://www.cantexminingservices.ca/jobs
Ready to Apply?
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [email protected].
Cantex Mining Services is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. This position is open to all candidates who meet the qualifications. In alignment with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code; A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified nłeʔkepmx candidates.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Cantex Mining Services respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information
Pay: $120,000.00-$160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Degree or diploma in Engineering, Civil Technology, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field?
- Are you familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel, MS Project and P6 Primavera?
Experience:
- Civil Mining: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
