Business Improvement Lead

Foran Mining Corporation; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

RRSP with company match

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Camp-based position with travel

Job summary

Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is seeking a Business Improvement Lead for the McIlvenna Bay site on a full-time basis, rotated 14/14. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement across operations to boost performance, productivity, and cost efficiency.

The successful candidate will coordinate cross-functional initiatives, develop KPIs, and lead change management efforts, partnering with site leaders to sustain gains and deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• 8+ years in mining, with focus on business improvement and operational excellence.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives with measurable improvements.
• Experience facilitating meetings and structured problem-solving activities.
• Knowledge of KPI development and performance tracking.
• Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar methodologies is an asset.
• Change management, project coordination and business process improvement experience.
• Excel and PowerPoint proficiency; Power BI or reporting tools is an asset.
• Mining or mineral processing operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance, productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Establish processes to identify, assess, prioritize and implement improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams and problem-solving sessions.
• Develop improvement plans with clear objectives, timelines and accountabilities.
• Coordinate annual site goals with leaders and track progress.
• Maintain systems to document initiatives, milestones, actions and results.
• Develop performance indicators, dashboards and reporting processes.
• Coach leaders and employees in continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Cross-functional coordination

Problem-solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Change management

Mining industry experience

Education

Degree in Business/Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Salary Range: $135,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Business Improvement Lead – 2026-141

Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan (TSX:ELD) is seeking a Business Improvement Lead to join our growing McIlvenna Bay team. This is a full-time position based at the McIlvenna Bay site working a 14/14 rotation.

Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is advancing the McIlvenna Bay project, a cornerstone asset and one of the most significant copper development projects in Canada. With commercial production expected in the second half of 2026, this world-class deposit contains copper, zinc, gold, and silver – key metals for the global transition to green energy. We are committed to sustainable development, environmental protection, and building strong communities. We believe in empowering our people, fostering a culture of growth, and creating opportunities for meaningful careers as we build the mines of the future.

The Business Improvement Lead coordinates continuous improvement initiatives across the McIlvenna Bay Operation to improve performance, productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness. Working with site leaders and support teams, the role prioritizes opportunities, tracks progress and results, and supports a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead site-wide improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance, productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Establish processes to identify, assess, prioritize and implement improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams, workshops and problem-solving using continuous improvement and root cause analysis methods.
• Develop improvement plans with clear objectives, timelines, accountabilities and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate annual site goals with leaders, including objectives, performance measures and accountabilities.
• Track progress against goals and initiatives, identify gaps and barriers, and drive follow-up actions to achieve targets.
• Maintain systems to document initiatives, milestones, actions and results, and ensure benefits are measured and sustained.
• Develop performance indicators, dashboards and reporting processes, and analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate regular performance reviews and improvement meetings, and prepare concise reports and presentations for site leadership.
• Build relationships across departments, share best practices and communicate improvement priorities, progress and achievements.
• Drive progress through coordination and influence while functional leaders retain ownership of implementation and results.
• Facilitate meetings that produce clear decisions, assigned actions and timely follow-up.
• Promote continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration and employee involvement.
• Support the adoption of new processes, systems and ways of working through change management that encourages employee engagement.
• Develop and maintain improvement tools, templates, visual management systems and standard processes.
• Coach leaders and employees in continuous improvement practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve communication, coordination and business processes across departments.

Job Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree or diploma in Business, Engineering, Operations Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the mining industry, with time spent in business improvement and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable improvements.
• Strong experience facilitating meetings, workshops and structured problem-solving activities.
• Understanding of operational performance management, KPI development and improvement tracking.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar continuous improvement methodologies is an asset.
• Experience with change management, project coordination and business process improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools is an asset.
• Experience in mining or mineral processing operations is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary range of $135,000 - $150,000/year based on experience and qualifications, along with an annual discretionary short-term incentive award at a percentage of base salary, rewarding exceptional contributions to team and company success.

• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision Benefits – effective on start date
• Life and disability insurance
• RRSP with company match
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company match
• Camp-based position with travel support

Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce as we move into our next phase of growth. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications and resumes. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, you must be legally able to work in Canada.

The McIlvenna Bay Project site is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position and the remote work environment, candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment, which includes drug and alcohol testing, as a condition of employment.

Deadline for applications to be submitted is: November 7, 2026