As a Supervisor in Mining Engineering at the Department of National Defence, you will lead and manage a team of mining engineers and technical staff while overseeing mining engineering projects and operations. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the work of your team, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Your leadership will focus on developing your team members, fostering a collaborative work environment, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations and departmental policies.
In this role, you will bridge technical expertise with people management, making decisions that affect both engineering outcomes and team performance. You will participate in project planning, risk assessment, and resource allocation while maintaining direct involvement in complex technical matters. Your work environment will include office-based administrative duties, site inspections, meetings with stakeholders, and collaboration with other departments and external partners in the mining sector.
The position offers the opportunity to apply your mining engineering knowledge at a strategic level while developing leadership capabilities. You will contribute to projects that support national defence objectives and work within a professional, structured environment that values technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee daily mining engineering operations, Assign work, monitor progress, and provide guidance to team members, Review work products for quality and compliance with standards, Contribute to operational planning and process improvement
Required Skills
Technical analysis, Design and drafting tools (CAD), Project management, Regulatory knowledge, Problem-solving, Team supervision, Work coordination, Quality control, Staff development
Typical Education
Post-secondary diploma or degree; experience in the relevant technical or functional area
Training
To qualify for this position, you typically need a bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a related engineering discipline from a Canadian university or equivalent international qualification. Professional designation as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in your province or territory is required or must be obtainable. Some positions may accept related engineering degrees with demonstrated mining engineering experience.
Ongoing professional development is encouraged and supported, including courses in project management, supervisory skills, and advanced mining engineering topics. DND provides access to learning management systems and may fund external certifications relevant to your role. Membership in professional engineering associations such as Engineers and Geoscientists BC, Professional Engineers Ontario, or equivalent provincial bodies is expected. As a supervisor, you may also be required to complete mandatory training in human resources management, occupational health and safety, and government-specific policies.
Entry Plans
Entry into this supervisor role typically occurs through advertised competitions on the Government of Canada Jobs website (jobs.gc.ca). The most common pathway is internal competition, where current DND mining engineers or engineers from other federal departments apply for supervisor positions. These competitions are merit-based and assess both technical competency and supervisory potential.
You may also enter through lateral transfers if you are an experienced mining engineer supervisor from another federal department or if you meet equivalent qualifications from the private sector. Some organizations use succession planning and internal development programs to identify and prepare high-potential engineers for supervisory roles. Student and early-career pathways exist through cooperative education programs and the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP), which can lead to indeterminate positions.
To be considered, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, pass a security clearance appropriate to your work environment, and meet all stated educational and professional requirements. Competitions are open for specific periods and advertised through Government of Canada Job Board.
Part-Time Options
Part-time and flexible work arrangements may be available depending on operational requirements and team needs. Many supervisory positions in mining engineering at DND are full-time indeterminate roles; however, some flexibility in work hours may be negotiated with your manager and depends on project demands.
Remote work options are possible for certain administrative and planning duties, though the nature of mining engineering supervision typically requires in-person presence for site inspections, team meetings, and direct staff oversight. The extent of remote or flexible arrangements is determined during the hiring process and may be adjusted based on departmental needs and the specific project portfolio. Employees are encouraged to discuss flexible work options with their hiring manager as part of the employment arrangement.
Related Careers
No related military careers on file for this position.
