Chief Operating Officer

C.J. Stafford & Associates; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Toronto-based mining company seeks a Chief Operating Officer to guide their gold projects in Latin America. This dynamic role involves leading project development, managing risks, and internal/external stakeholder engagement while fostering a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate is a seasoned mining engineer with extensive experience in mine construction and optimization, particularly in Latin America, and must be fluent in Spanish.

Benefits

Attractive base salary

Stock options

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 15+ years progressive experience in gold mining operations.
• Track record in mine construction and optimization in Latin America.
• Fluency in Spanish is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, construction, and operational ramp-up of mining projects.
• Oversee development strategies and ensure optimal project execution.
• Support investor and stakeholder relations.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-cultural communication

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder management

Financial structuring

Business acumen

Job description

Our client, a Toronto-based mining company, is fully financed and permitted to begin development of its high-potential gold projects in Latin America. As Chief Operating Officer, you will play a critical leadership role—starting with the Oxide resource and advancing towards the development of the significantly larger Sulphide deposit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering, construction, and operational ramp-up of the Oxide resource project.
• Oversee development strategies for the Sulphide deposit, ensuring long-term planning is integrated from the outset.
• Mitigate risks and manage challenges common to mining operations in Latin America.
• Provide technical and financial leadership, ensuring optimal project execution and ROI.
• Support the CEO with investor and stakeholder relations, including presentations and conference appearances as needed.
• Foster a high-performance culture aligned with safety, sustainability, and community engagement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Seasoned mining engineer with at least 15+ years of progressive experience in gold mining operations.
• Proven track record in mine construction, commissioning, and optimization in Latin America.
• Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written) with strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Deep understanding of mine development risks, financial structuring, and permitting.
• Demonstrated ability to bring added value at the executive level—strategic, operational, and financial.
• Collaborative leader with a strong business acumen and stakeholder management experience.

What’s on Offer

• An exceptional opportunity to lead a world-class gold project through to production.
• A dynamic leadership role with direct influence on corporate strategy and growth.
• Attractive base salary, stock options, and performance-based incentives.