CHEF (FE)- GESTION DES PROGRAMMES OPÉRATIONS INTÉGRÉES / LEAD, INTEGRATED OPERATIONS PROGRAM MA[...]

Gold Fields Windfall; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Fields Windfall invites a seasoned Lead, Integrated Operations Program Management to join the Windfall Project in Montreal during the design and planning phase. You will drive strategic and transformational initiatives for a world‑class mining project in northern Québec.

Reporting to the Director, Integrated Operations, you will coordinate across operations, maintenance, technology and administration, lead a multidisciplinary team, and collaborate with international experts to adopt best

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field; MBA is a strong asset.
• 15+ years in mining, business administration or project management.
• Significant experience in change management and continuous improvement.
• Strong strategic planning capabilities.
• People management and conflict resolution experience.
• Bilingual French and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategic programs for Windfall project during pre-construction.
• Coordinate digital and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Develop business plans, studies, and analyses to inform operational strategy.
• Lead and align cross-functional teams across operations, maintenance, technology and admin.
• Collaborate with consultants, OEMs, and suppliers to adopt best practices.

Skills

Functional leadership

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Decision making under uncertainty

Integrity and accountability

Executive communication

Education

University degree in a relevant field

MBA preferred

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 recognise 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 Gold Fields Windfall builder team!

Main responsibility :

Reporting to the Director, Integrated Operations, the Lead, Integrated Operations Program Management is responsible for developing and implementing several strategic and transformational initiatives for the Windfall Project, currently in the pre‑construction phase. The role ensures operational alignment across organizational structures, business processes, people, culture and the integrated operating model. The role is based at the Montreal project office during the design and planning phase, with occasional travel to the Windfall site (northern Québec). 3-year fixed‑term contract.

Duties and responsibilities :

• Design initiatives aligned with the integrated operations vision, modern mining practices and operational efficiency objectives.
• Design, coordinate and support the digital and enterprise transformation program.
• Develop business plans, studies and analyses, and provide recommendations related to Gold Fields’ operational strategy.
• Define and develop strategic programs such as ConnectedWorker, Mine‑to‑Mill, Operate‑for‑Reliability, Maintain‑for‑Reliability and business continuity initiatives.
• Develop management functions and business frameworks in collaboration with partners, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Manage and support a multidisciplinary team in project and program management.
• Work with international experts to adopt best practices used across Gold Fields.
• Collaborate with the global asset optimization team to support the adoption of continuous improvement best practices.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, technology, operational readiness and administrative functions.
• Engage with consultants, original equipment manufacturers and suppliers.

Basic skills :

• Functional leadership and influence:
• Rigour and critical thinking:
• Excellent collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Decision‑making under uncertainty:
• Integrity and accountability:
• Strong communication skills with clear escalation and structured recommendation capabilities at executive level.
• Demonstrates ethics and integrity.

Technical skills :

• Project management skills, including scope definition, budget development and schedule planning.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate, guide and continuously align different teams.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across multiple functions and areas of expertise.

Required qualifications :

• University degree in a relevant field; a Master of Business Administration is a strong asset.
• More than 15 years of experience in the mining industry, business administration and/or project management.
• Significant experience in change management, continuous improvement and process definition.
• Strong strategic planning capabilities.
• Experience in people management, conflict resolution and administration.
• Bilingual French and English required (written and spoken), given coordination with international teams

Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both men and women. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.

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