Operations Supervisor - Reduction Dept.

RioTinto; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mining company as an Operations Supervisor in Kitimat, BC. Oversee personnel and safety in the Reduction Department, ensuring efficiency in aluminum production. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment with leadership development opportunities and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Career development and education support

Paid leave for various life events

Employee discounts

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Effective leadership skills: setting direction, prioritizing, motivating, and active listening.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Promoting safety and environmental standards.
• Continuously improving standards, policies, and procedures.
• Communicating operating expectations during shift changeovers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Safety Commitment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations Supervisor – Reduction Dept.

• Be part of a safety-driven and inclusive team
• 12-hour rotating day and night shift schedule (2 days on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off)
• This permanent, full-time role is based in Kitimat, BC, a community that offers tranquility and outdoor recreation opportunities.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We seek an Operations Supervisor to oversee personnel, safety, and efficiency within the Reduction Department, where aluminum is produced through smelting. The process involves dissolving alumina in cryolite, passing electric current to separate aluminum metal, which is then siphoned off.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader to join a dynamic environment, leverage leadership skills, drive improvements, and contribute to the broader site.

Leading on the frontline carries significant responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire, and ensure safety and well-being. Our leadership development programs support your growth, and our schedules are designed to balance work and life.

Reporting to the Reduction Operations Superintendent, working a rotating 12-hour shift, your responsibilities include:

• Promoting safety and environmental standards, fostering a culture of care, courage, and curiosity
• Continuously improving standards, policies, and procedures, and driving safety and efficiency enhancements
• Communicating operating expectations and targets during shift changeovers
• Identifying safety improvement areas and initiating changes
• Clarifying roles, setting performance targets, and encouraging desired behaviors
• Owning problem-solving, decision-making, and actions at appropriate levels
• Participating in ongoing standard and policy improvements

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to safety
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid B.C. Class 7 (Novice) driver’s license or equivalent
• Effective leadership skills: setting direction, prioritizing, motivating, and active listening
• Clear communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Previous supervisory experience

Beneficial qualifications include:

• Leadership experience in a unionized environment
• Experience in mining, processing, manufacturing, or related industries

Note: Fly-in-fly-out is not available; domestic relocation assistance is provided. Join our community-focused team.

Applications close Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (roles may be removed earlier)

What we offer

Recognize your contributions and help the world progress. Salary ranges from $88,800 to $133,200 CAD, plus allowances, bonuses, benefits, and more. Compensation is based on skills, experience, and impact.

Our benefits include:

• Prioritizing safety
• Career development and education support
• Paid leave for various life events
• Employee discounts
• Relocation support

Where you’ll be working

Our BC Works facility in Kitimat has operated for over 70 years, utilizing advanced technology and hydropower to produce low-carbon-footprint aluminum. Learn more in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=25&v=CTp1jkRKeBI

We are proud to operate in BC with a diverse workforce, including First Nations communities.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a global leader in mining and materials, operating in 35 countries, producing essential materials for energy transition and societal development. We have 150 years of experience, guided by innovation, sustainability, and partnerships to solve global challenges.

Our commitment to inclusion

We foster an inclusive environment where all voices are valued. We welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, mature workers, people with disabilities, and diverse backgrounds, promoting fairness, dignity, and respect.