Superintendent, Mine Engineering (Mount Milligan)

Centerra Gold; Fort St. James; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free travel allowance

Extended group health, dental, and vision insurance

Annual Incentive Bonus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Centerra Gold is seeking a Superintendent of Mine Engineering for the Mount Milligan Mine in Fort St. James, BC. The role includes overseeing mine planning and fostering a safe and productive environment.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of open pit mining experience, including strategic planning and leadership skills. Centerra Gold offers a competitive salary between $140,000 - $190,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in open pit mining, 5 years as Senior Mine Engineer.
• Experience in ore reserve estimation, pit optimisation, and LOM planning.
• Proven strategy development capability in multi-disciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage mine planning and maintenance of short and long term mine plans.
• Develop annual ore reserve estimate with the Superintendent Geology.
• Ensure production meets safety and sustainability standards.

Skills

3D mine design software (HxGN MinePlan)

ORE reserve estimation

Pit Optimisation software

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional Engineer registration in British Columbia

Tools

HxGN MinePlan

Pit Optimisation program (Whittle, MSEP)

Job description

Superintendent, Mine Engineering (Mount Milligan)

Job No:MTM32

Location:Fort St. James, BC

• Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team
• Boost your career by joining an established organization
• Receive a highly attractive annual salary between $140,000 - $190,000, plus bonus and benefits

About Mount Milligan Mine

Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck‑shovel open‑pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.

Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi‑Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Superintendent, Mine Engineering to join our Mount Milligan Mine team.

The Superintendent of Mine Engineering is responsible for directing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating various program areas at the Mount Milligan Operations. The Superintendent Mine Engineering is expected to provide strong leadership inspiring the mine engineering team to create a safe, motivated and productive environment which leads to innovative continuous improvement.

The successful Superintendent of Mine Engineering is an experienced mining professional with at least ten years of mine engineering experience, including at least five years as a Senior Mine Engineer or Senior Production Engineer of a significant open pit mine operation. They also bring a deep understanding of innovation and industry‑leading best practices, along with an established reputation for operating within a culture committed to safety, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Auditing, monitoring and identifying improvements of planning systems and projects.
• Assisting in the formulation of mining production strategies, policies and plans.
• Planning production schedules, labour and material input requirements to meet output quantity, quality and timing specifications.
• Assisting in the development of sound strategic plans and life‑of‑mine schedules.
• Jointly responsible for developing the annual ore reserve estimate with the Superintendent Geology.
• Building trusting relationships with the Mine Operations Manager and the senior leadership team at the mine operation.
• Ensuring the mine’s production adheres to the Company’s standards of health, safety, and sustainability.
• Mine planning and maintenance of long and short term mine plans to ensure the lowest unit cost, adherence to highest safety standards and increase profit margins where possible.
• Designing and controlling detailed schedules and layouts, sending to operations to ensure implementation and initiatives are carried out as required.
• Ensuring accurate modelling and reporting to improve efficiency and cost control.
• Running and coordinating project management processes for the site in order to lead mine improvement projects.

About You

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skillset and experience:

• Ten years minimum experience in open pit mining, some of which must be in an operating role.
• Specific experience in ore reserve estimation, pit optimisation, and LOM planning, Tailings Storage Facility planning and construction.
• Proven experience in developing strategies involving multi‑disciplinary issues.
• Must demonstrate competency in 3D mine design software; HxGN MinePlan.
• Competency running Pit Optimisation program (Whittle, MSEP etc.) and application of optimisation technique.
• Experience with open pit mine design, planning and evaluation and a solid understanding of the strategic planning which entails to Mine / Pit Optimisation.
• Previous fleet management experience would be advantageous.
• Currently registered as a Professional Engineer in good standing with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.
• Superior interpersonal and relationship‑building abilities and the capacity to work independently and in a team environment with people of all levels.
• Proven ability to manage competing demands while remaining flexible and able to empower others.
• Empowers others, creates a climate in which people want to do their best, shares ownership, and is visible across the operation.
• Possesses sufficient integrity, presence, and leadership strengths to inspire a common vision and trust among employees and other stakeholders.
• Reliable performer who can be counted on to achieve consistent results.
• Makes timely decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience and sound judgement.
• Takes appropriate action when necessary to address performance concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically; comfortable moving between strategic and tactical requirements of the role.

Working Conditions

• Camp‑based role working 12‑hour days on a 14 day on, 14 day off rotation, with accommodation provided during rotation (flexible alternative schedules to be considered such as a 7 day on, 7 day off rotation, etc.).
• Exposure to indoor/outdoor environments, heavy equipment, noise, and moving parts.
• PPE always required.
• Safety‑sensitive environment with zero‑tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
• Bus transportation provided from regional locations.

About the Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structure based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Tax‑free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
• Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
• Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&DD
• Company‑sponsored RRSP with Company match
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account
• Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
• Annual Incentive Bonus and Long‑Term Incentive Plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
• Parental leave top‑up program
• Professional development within the organization

PEOPLE FIRST

Respecting the rights of our people, developing and promoting our talent, and creating an inclusive work environment that recognizes the diversity and the unique experiences of our employees is fundamental to our People First mandate. Centerra Gold puts People First in every region we operate, by committing to nurture an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates the global power of all perspectives. We welcome diverse backgrounds and experience at all our sites, and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or national or ethnic origin. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.