Mine Manager

Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of; Timmins; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mine Manager to lead operations at a prominent gold mine in Timmins, Ontario. This full-time role demands a seasoned professional with a strong background in mining operations and project management. The ideal candidate will ensure safety remains a core value while driving productivity and profitability. You will coordinate various support activities and mentor a dynamic team, all while maintaining a hands-on approach. If you're ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply and make a significant impact in the mining sector.

Benefits

Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)

Long-Term Incentive Plan

Company-paid extended medical benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Health Care Spending Account

Company-paid pension plan

Basic life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care

Qualifications

• 10 years of mine operations experience, including 5 years in senior management.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operations, engineering, geology, environmental, and safety.
• Manage P&L and develop strategic plans for the mine.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal Skills

Decision-making

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Post-graduate study

Tools

Budgeting Software

Financial Planning Tools

Job description

Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts.

About the Opportunity

We are looking to hire a Mine Manager to join our Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON, on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday – Thursday, 10-hour shifts (or Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts).

In this position, you will have managerial responsibility and accountability for operations, engineering, geology, environmental, and safety at our Timmins West Mine. Overall, this role will be responsible for the coordination of all the related support activities for the mine site.

Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.

This is a role for a senior mining professional with a blend of operations and project management credentials, as well as highly developed leadership skills. Candidates will be assessed against the following critical credentials:

• Ensures that the safety strategy is maintained as a core value of the operations.
• Executes business strategy at optimal cost and productivity, without compromising long-term growth, i.e. reserves.
• Manages P&L and evaluates options for increased profitability and improving mine performance.
• Leads the development of mine’s strategic plan and annual operating business plan.
• Leads the strategic plan for the continued development and growth of the mine.
• Drives a culture of cost efficiency and continuous improvement in all areas.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts for the mine site.
• Ensures a business case for capital projects, managing benefits vs costs.
• Tracks relevant operational performance metrics and processes accurately.
• Communicates effectively with various personnel, including front-line workers, supervisors, and senior management from various disciplines.
• Maintains a hands-on approach to the management of the operations team.
• Manages conflict and possesses good interpersonal skills.
• Mentors and develops personnel.
• Is a strong problem-solver and assesses risk to provide a safe work environment.

More About You

While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply. The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:

• A track record of safety leadership.
• A bachelor’s degree in mining engineering is preferable, and post-graduate study would be considered favorably.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario is an asset.
• 10 years of mine operations experience (including underground mine experience), at least 5 years at a senior management level.
• Familiarity with bulk and narrow vein underground gold deposits and shaft hoisting operations is a must.
• Experience in leading a dynamic team, successfully meeting safety and production targets, while managing all stakeholder requirements.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and financial planning.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

As our ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player, and above all, you demonstrate compliance with all health and safety regulations.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus).
• Long-Term Incentive Plan.
• Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness Spending Account.
• Health Care Spending Account.
• Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution.
• Basic life/accidental life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue.
• Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements.
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!

To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:

Lake Shore Gold - Human Resources

P.O. Box 1067

Timmins ON

P4N 7H9

Email: [e-mail]

Fax [phone]

Lake Shore Gold is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.