Mine Manager

Brunel; Eagle River; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Brunel in Ontario is seeking an experienced Underground Mining Leader to oversee development and production, delivering ore to the mill in line with weekly, monthly and budget plans.

You will mentor supervisors and production teams, drive a strong safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with geology, engineering, and survey to optimize grade control and mill feed quality.

Qualifications

• Mining engineering degree or diploma required, with extensive underground experience.
• 10–15 years of underground mining experience, preferably in gold operations.
• 5+ years in a leadership/management role within underground mining.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining methods, mine planning, ventilation and production processes.
• Proven ability to deliver production targets safely and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee underground mining development and production to deliver ore to the mill in line with weekly, monthly and budget plans.
• Lead execution of short-, medium-, and long-term underground mine production plans aligned with operational objectives.
• Monitor production performance against targets and KPIs, adjusting schedules as needed.
• Coordinate underground loading, hauling, development, ore control, ore blending and mill feed alignment.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with regulations and site procedures.
• Lead incident investigations, risk assessments, corrective actions and safe work practices.
• Mentor and develop supervisors, superintendents and teams with clear expectations across shifts.
• Optimize underground mobile equipment utilization in collaboration with maintenance and engineering.
• Manage underground mining production costs in line with budgets and cost-per-tonne targets.
• Support grade control, minimize dilution and maintain consistent mill feed quality with other teams.
• Prepare and present operational reports, monitor KPIs, participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

• Schedule / Rotation: 4 days on, 3 days off.
• Type of Hire: Permanent, Full-Time.

Introduction

Our client is a Canadian-focused gold producer with high-grade underground assets in Ontario and Québec. The company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a growing, value-driven gold producer. The mine site offers a tight-knit, hands-on environment where team members work closely together, take pride in the operation, and can quickly see the impact of their contributions. Located a short drive from Wawa, the mine is set in a scenic, quiet forest setting with a strong camp environment, excellent food, sauna/gym, recreation room, and opportunities to stay connected with family and friends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee underground mining development and production activities to ensure safe, stable, and efficient delivery of ore to the mill in line with weekly, monthly, and budget plans.
• Lead execution of short-, medium-, and long-term underground mine production plans aligned with operational and business objectives.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production performance against targets and KPIs, adjusting schedules as required to address constraints.
• Coordinate underground loading, hauling, development, ore control, ore blending, and alignment between underground production and mill feed requirements.
• Champion a strong safety culture focused on zero harm and ensure compliance with Ontario mining regulations, company policies, and site procedures.
• Lead incident investigations, risk assessments, corrective actions, and adherence to safe work practices, SOPs, and underground operational standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, superintendents, and underground production teams while establishing clear expectations and accountability across shifts.
• Optimize underground mobile equipment utilization and availability in partnership with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Manage underground mining production costs in alignment with budget targets, cost-per-tonne objectives, and operating input consumption.
• Work with geology, engineering, and survey teams to support grade control, minimize dilution and ore loss, and maintain consistent mill feed quality.
• Prepare and present operational reports, monitor KPIs, participate in audits and inspections, and support continuous improvement initiatives across underground operations.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering, or significant years of relevant underground mining operational experience.
• Minimum 10–15 years of underground mining experience, preferably within underground gold mining operations.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership or management role within underground mining.
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods, mine planning execution, ventilation, ground control, and production processes.
• Proven ability to safely deliver production targets, optimize operational performance, and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic mining environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Supervisory or leadership development training would be considered an asset.

What We Offer

Our Client offers a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package, along with the opportunity to join a close-knit, high-performing team at a well-established Canadian underground gold operation.