Mine Manager

We are excited to announce that Newcrest Mining Limited is now part of Newmont Corporation.

Job no: 986534
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Brucejack Mine (Stikine, BC)

Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.

The Brucejack Mine Operations team is now recruiting for the position of Mine Manager with a competitive base salary between $191,000 - $275,000 CAD, with an additional short-term incentive of 30%. The offered base salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies, with consideration to internal equity.

Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Mine General Manager, the Mine Manager is responsible for the overall management of people, safety, partnerships, and production associated with the Mine Department. This position will direct tactical and strategic mining plans ensuring that departmental performance is executed in a safe and efficient manner. As a member of the Senior Management Team, this role participates in the development and delivery of the site’s strategic business plan.

We are seeking an individual for a Full-time, 2-weeks on, 2-weeks off rotation, working onsite at Brucejack Mine in northern BC, with additional travel as required.

Accountabilities:

Health & Safety

• Speak up for health and safety, identify, report and address risks.
• Wear PPE at all times while in development environment.
• Be alert, observe and report safety incidents and support investigations.
• Ensure that employees and respective work areas are in compliance with all of Newmont health and safety policies and British Columbia Occupational Health and Safety Act in commission of job duties.
• Report to work physically fit.
• Daily pre-start safety meetings.
• Apply all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and standard task procedures (STP’s) within development department.
• Complete safety training and certification as required by site and departmental procedure.

Work Execution:

• To provide front-line direction to the mine department.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate others and initiate change that yields positive results in terms of safety, production and cost management in the Mine department.
• Highly effective communication skills, organization, detailed planning and execution.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with external and internal partnerships of the Mine department.
• A high level of flexibility to adapt to changes as necessitated by the business.
• Strong commitment to seeking efficiency and productivity improvements.
• Promote the principle of ownership, accountability and mutual respect to the workforce and supervision.
• Keep employees informed of issues that affect them, ensuring two-way communication.
• Manage key items in all of Newmont’s management systems such as but not limited to Fatality Risk Management, Enablon, and SAP.
• Promote and adhere to Newmont’s Environmental, Sustainability, and Human Resources policies.
• Develop and adhere to budgets.

Work Responsibilities:

• Ensure the underground mine operates according to company, federal, provincial and municipal standards.
• Participate in strategic planning at the senior management level.
• Develop and meet overall safety, production and cost targets.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams in setting the direction and establishing the mid to long term mine plans.
• Optimize operational assets and resources through continuous improvement.
• Initiate, develop and implement mine policies and procedures.
• Responsible for developing, monitoring and improving the safety performance of all employees.
• Support and maintain value-based Safety Management System that enables a continuous process of identifying and managing hazards/risks, monitoring compliance and engaging employees.
• Ensure JHSEC (Joint Health, Safety & Environment Committee) and employee safety concerns are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Ensure employees have the tools and systems in place to perform work safely and efficiently.
• Ensure employees are developed to reach their full potential and meet organizational goals.
• Implement succession plans for key employees.
• Directly supervise the Mine Superintendents.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Progressive supervisory experience including (3+) years at the Superintendent level.
• Minimum 10-15 years of underground mining experience with progressive supervisory experience (7 years), including a minimum of 3 years as a Superintendent. Previous Mine Manager experience preferred.
• Strong business acumen including:
• Cost control (reporting, variance explains, capital management).
• Business improvement.
• Proficient computer literacy including ERP systems.
• Qualifications and certifications in Safety.
• A Bachelor or University Degree is preferred – work experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Demonstrated leadership competencies with strong communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Mining Act and legislation.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulations for mines and mining plants.
• Ability to influence and inspire others, and manage cross-functional relationships.

Our Commitment to You

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.

Advertised: 11 Jul 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Dec 2024 Pacific Standard Time