Foreman, Mine Maintenance

Gibraltar Mine; Area D (Commodore Heights/McLeese Lake); On-site; CAD 99,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Mine is seeking a Foreman in Mine Maintenance to lead a skilled team at its facility in Williams Lake, BC. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring safety, and enhancing productivity. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma, Red Seal Trade Certification, and significant supervisory experience in mining or maintenance.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Health, dental, and disability insurance

RRSP matching program

Qualifications

• Red Seal Trade Qualification with technical performance.
• At least 3 years’ progressive supervision experience.
• Solid understanding of maintenance processes and mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance plans and coordinate activities.
• Ensure safety standards are met through leadership and communication.
• Monitor equipment status and report on variances.

Skills

Supervision

Maintenance Planning

Mining Operations Knowledge

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Red Seal Trade Qualification

Job description

Position Title	Foreman, Mine Maintenance
Employment Type	Full-Time
Organization	Gibraltar Mine
Location	Williams Lake, BC
Reporting Relationship	General Foreman, Mine Maintenance
Salary Range	$99,700 to $124,600

About Taseko

Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic and growing mine operator headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Focused on North America, Taseko is driven to unlock the true value of copper for a complex and changing world.

The Company’s foundational asset is the long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine in south-central British Columbia, for which it has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence. Gibraltar is a state-of-the-art facility and the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, with a 700+ person workforce. Gibraltar produces an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum each year, with mineral reserves sufficient for more than 20 years of future operations.

For more information visit our websitewww.tasekomines.com.

Role Overview

The Foreman, Mine Maintenance plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the efficient execution of maintenance plans at Gibraltar Mine. Reporting to the General Foreman, this position oversees a team of trades personnel, ensuring safety, productivity, and equipment reliability. The role involves direct supervision, coordination of daily maintenance activities, and fostering strong interdepartmental relationships to support the ongoing success at Gibraltar.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure direct reports have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and have the resources available to accomplish outcomes.
• Consistently apply employee engagement tools to achieve and maintain fully competent and strongly engaged employees.
• Establish strong working relationships with interdepartmental peer group.
• Communicate and execute maintenance plans and schedules in a cost-effective manner.
• Inform, motivate and coach employees to achieve and sustain optimal output capacity.
• Ensure safety standards of supervised employees are met by holding monthly safety meetings, completing required shift cycle tours, reviewing procedures and through visible safety leadership.
• Execute and reinforce the health and safety program.
• Complete all reports and investigations within the assigned time period.
• Consistently set and communicate priorities.
• Create and maintain a positive working relationship with employees and personnel in other departments.
• Monitor equipment status and accurately use the CSM system to perform daily duties.
• Ensure direct reports are performing jobs to plan and that daily maintenance targets are on plan.
• Report plan progress and variances to Supervisor daily and follow-up with direct reports as required.
• Ensure environmental compliance with all permitting and reporting requirements.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Red Seal Trade Qualification and demonstrated technical performance.

Skills & Competencies

• At least 3 years’ progressive supervision experience.
• Solid understanding of Maintenance planning and processes.
• Knowledge of Mining Operations and experience working in a shop environment as well as with mobile equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct and supervise.
• Solid written, verbal and group presentation skills.

The Community

• Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities
• Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball
• A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking
• Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities
• Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues

Compensation

At all Taseko locations, we pride ourselves on offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession planning programs.

Additionally, our compensation & benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic organization, apply via the Taseko website at www.tasekomines.com/careers/ or by sending your resume and cover letter to [e-mail].

Taseko is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.