General Foreman, Mobile Maintenance and Surface

Magna Mining Inc.; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

RRSP contribution opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Magna Mining Inc. in Sudbury, Ontario, is seeking a General Foreman for Mobile Maintenance and Surface to lead maintenance activities at McCreedy West Mine.

You will oversee underground and surface equipment, direct maintenance planning, and drive reliability improvements in a safety-focused environment. The role requires strong leadership, engineering insight, and experience with maintenance management systems, with a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration with operations and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a mechanical, electrical, industrial, or mining-related field is considered an asset.
• Trade certification (e.g., Millwright, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Electrician) is considered an asset.
• Extensive leadership and communication skills with strong organizational abilities.
• Experience with maintenance programs and asset management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary maintenance team including supervisors, trades, planners, and surface personnel.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities for underground mobile equipment, surface equipment, and site infrastructure.
• Ensure preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs maximize reliability and availability.
• Oversee maintenance of drills, loaders, trucks, and surface infrastructure such as hoisting and ventilation systems.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across maintenance and surface operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary education in mechanical/electrical/industrial/mining field

Trade certification (Millwright, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Electrician) asset

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Reporting tools

Job description

General Foreman, Mobile Maintenance and Surface

Greater Sudbury, Canada | Posted on 07/23/2026

Magna Mining Inc. is a Sudbury-focused, base metal exploration and development company.

Magna Mining’s key objective is to become the next nickel and copper producing company in Canada by executing a growth strategy that is focused exclusively on the historic nickel producing district of Sudbury, ON.

We intend to achieve this objective via the creation of a Sudbury focused, hub and spoke production model, with our existing Shakespeare project as the hub. The path to the creation of a significant new battery metals producing Canadian company is to execute a long term, multi-faceted growth strategy.

Job Description

We are seeking a GGeneral Foreman, Mobile Maintenance and Surface to join our team at McCreedy West Mine!

The General Foreman, Mobile Maintenance and Surface isresponsible forsustainable and reliable mineoperationsand continuous improvementat Magna Mining Inc.’sMcCreedy WestMine.

All Magna Mining team members are expected towork collaboratively with others,lead the way in health and safety,actwithhonesty, integrity,andfosteran entrepreneurial spiritin pursuit of excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team including maintenance supervisors, tradespeople, planners, contractors, and surface personnel.
  
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all maintenance activities related to underground mobile equipment, surface equipment, and site infrastructure.
  
• Ensure preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs are implemented and followed to maximize equipment reliability and availability.
  
• Oversee maintenance of mobile mining equipment including drills, loaders, trucks, utility equipment, and support vehicles.
  
• Oversee maintenance of surface infrastructure including hoisting systems, ventilation systems, pumping systems, power distribution, and site facilities.
  
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with operations to minimize downtime and ensure efficient production support.
  
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, maintenance practices, and asset life.
  
• Ensure effective planning and scheduling of maintenance work, including parts availability, labour allocation, and contractor coordination.
  
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable mining, health, safety, and environmental legislation.
  
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all maintenance and surface operations and lead by example.
  
• Conduct and participate in safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and emergency response activities.
  
• Ensure proper lockout/tagout, energy isolation, and safe work procedures are followed during maintenance activities.
  
• Maintain and update maintenance procedures, risk assessments, and training documentation.
  
• Drive workforce planning, performance reviews, skills development, and succession planning for maintenance teams.
  
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance work culture.
  
• Develop and manage maintenance operating budgets and capital expenditure plans.
  
• Monitor maintenance costs including labour, materials, contractors, and inventory.
  
• Identify and implement cost-effective maintenance strategies that improve reliability without compromising safety.
  
• Work closely with operations, technical services, and supply chain teams to ensure maintenance activities support operational goals.
  
• Review and analyze maintenance reports, equipment availability metrics, failure trends, and key performance indicators.
  
• Ensure accurate maintenance data capture and reporting within the site maintenance management system.
  
• Support procurement and inventory management strategies for critical spare parts and maintenance materials.
  
• Liaise with vendors, contractors, and technical specialists to support maintenance activities and equipment improvements.
  
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements through innovation, technology, and process optimization.
  
• Lead change management initiatives that improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and operational performance.
  
• Promote best practices across maintenance teams and contribute to organizational knowledge sharing.
  

Requirements

Qualifications: Formal Education, Certifications or Equivalents

• Post-secondary education in a mechanical, electrical, industrial, or mining-related field is considered an asset.
  
• Trade certification (e.g., Millwright, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Electrician ) is considered an asset.
  
• 1 5 or more year of mining or heavy industrial maintenance experience .
  
• 8 or more years of experience in a leadership role .
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices for underground mobile equipment and surface infrastructure .
  
• Sound knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
  
• Familiarity with mining regulations, occupational health and safety practices, and emergency response procedures.
  
• Established analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and operational issues.
  
• Strong ability to coordinate maintenance priorities with operational requirements .
  
• Proficiencywithmaintenance management systems and reporting toolsis considered an asset.
  

What's in ItforYou?

At Magna Mining Inc. we believe supporting our people is essential to our success. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, RRSP contribution opportunities, and access to employee and family assistance programs to support your well-being and long-term success.

Minimum Salary: $130,000.00

Magna Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.