Capitaine construction et service / Construction and Service Captain

Gold Fields Windfall; Lebel-sur-Quévillon; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Fields Windfall is seeking a Project/Mine Superintendent to lead underground operations at the Windfall site in Nord-du-Québec. The role reports to the Project/Mine Superintendent and includes ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards, managing a skilled team, and coordinating with engineering and contractors.

The position features an 8-on/6-off schedule with transportation, lodging, and meals provided, located at the Windfall site in Quebec.

Qualifications

• College diploma in mining technology or vocational diploma in ore extraction.
• 8 years' experience in the mining industry.
• 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with First Nations is an asset.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset; French is the first language at work.
• Valid class 5 driver\'s license.
• Hold an explosives permit.
• Modular training for mineworkers 1 to 7 and 10.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project/Mine Superintendent team and ensure safety and quality in underground operations.
• Collaborate with engineering to set daily/weekly/monthly targets and priorities.
• Oversee construction activities and monitor underground workers for health and safety compliance.
• Interact with contractor managers to ensure safety, work quality and priorities.
• Submit daily reports on underground operations to the supervisor.
• Develop work methods and operating procedures to improve productivity and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Adaptability

Organization

Autonomy

Communication

Rigour & Integrity

Health & Safety

Education

College diploma in mining technology

Vocational diploma in ore extraction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Québec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades.

Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.

This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to our growth in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Join the Windfall adventure!

Reporting to the Project/Mine Superintendent, the Project/Mine Superintendent will oversee the day-to-day tasks associated with underground operations. He/she will ensure operational efficiency with a constant concern for health, safety and environmental standards, and will see to the application of the Company's policies. Based at the Windfall site, located in the Nord-du-Québec region, he/she will be required to work a schedule of 8 days on, 6 days off. Transportation, lodging and meals provided.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Assist the Project-Mine Superintendent in establishing and maintaining a quality team capable of meeting company requirements;
• In collaboration with the engineering department, establish daily, weekly and monthly targets and set priorities for achieving them;
• Perform quality control on construction work;
• Plan and make sure you have the materials you need for the work ahead.
• Participate in weekly planning meetings.
• Directs and coordinates the work of employees in its area;
• Supervise, direct and coordinate the monitoring of construction activities and underground workers;
• Work with contractor managers;
• Interact with underground contractors to ensure compliance with health and safety, work quality and priorities;
• Submit daily reports on underground operations to supervisor;
• Work closely with the engineering department to establish construction methods;
• Take part in task observations in collaboration with the safety and security department (carry out prevention activities) and supervisors;
• Participate in safety meetings, accident investigations and analyses, and follow up on recommendations, in addition to taking part in or carrying out planned inspections;
• Resolve work-related difficulties and recommend measures;
• See that the requested corrective measures are implemented;
• Regularly check the condition of equipment and ensure that repairs are carried out on a priority basis;
• Participate in the development of work methods and operating procedures to improve productivity and health and safety;
• Identify material, tooling and equipment requirements for underground operations;
• Maintain a team with sufficient numbers and skills to effectively meet the needs of underground activities;
• Manage conflicts when necessary and manage or assist in the management of disciplinary measures;
• Evaluate employee performance, identify training needs and develop strategies for employee development;
• Actively participate in employee selection;
• Be safety conscious and maintain a work environment based on mutual respect, fairness and integrity;
• Report any situation that could affect the occupational health and safety of personnel or the physical integrity of installations;
• Comply at all times with health and safety and environmental policies and rules, and ensure that all staff comply with these rules;
• Perform any other tasks related to the Mine Captain position that are relevant to the success of the project.

Qualifications required

• A college diploma in mining technology or a vocational diploma in ore extraction;
• Minimum 8 years' experience in the mining industry;
• Minimum of (5) years of supervisory experience;
• Experience working with First Nations (an asset);
• Bilingualism (French and English), (an asset). French is the first language at work.
• A valid class 5 driver's license;
• Hold an explosives permit;
• Modular training for mineworkers 1 to 7 and 10.

Technical skills

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety laws and regulations specific to mining, as well as mining and ground control methods;
• Know the equipment and materials to be used in mines;
• Knowledge of supervision formulas;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Basic skills

• Strong leadership skills;
• Excellent team player, tactful and politically astute;
• Be adaptable and open to change and constructive feedback;
• Good organizational skills and ability to recognize priorities;
• Be autonomous, have initiative and be able to handle several files simultaneously;
• Good communication skills;
• Demonstrate rigor, ethics and integrity;
• Demonstrate a rigorous approach to health and safety in the workplace.