Underground Supervisor

West Red Lake Gold Mines; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is seeking an experienced Underground Mine Supervisor to lead the underground team at the Madsen project in Northwestern Ontario.

The role requires strong planning, leadership, and safety-focused supervision on a 14/14 rotation, guiding production activities in accordance with OHSA and company policies. You will develop targets, coordinate with contractors and suppliers, and foster continuous improvement while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Supervisory experience in an underground mine.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Mine rescue experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures underground mining activities are conducted in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario) and Regulations and environmental standards.
• Assists with the development of production targets and ensures production targets are met or exceeded.
• Maintains effective working relationships with Contractors, Suppliers and Service Providers.
• Leads direct manpower to achieve planned results.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly safety compliances.

Skills

Underground supervisory experience

Leadership and team building

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Underground Mine Supervisor

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on restarting and expanding the historic Madsen Gold Mine in the Red Lake District of Northwestern Ontario. In addition to advancing the Madsen Mine toward sustainable production, the company is developing nearby high-grade gold deposits to support future growth. Backed by modern infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a strong technical team, West Red Lake Gold is committed to operational excellence, responsible mining practices, and creating long-term value as it progresses toward steady commercial production.

Reporting to the Underground General Foreman the successful candidate will work a 14 &14 rotation plans, administers and reviews the production activities of the underground mining operation to live the safety culture, optimize resource use, minimize costs and maintain quality standards.

The Benefits:

• Build your future with us. We support, develop, and reward our people every step of the way.
• Operation Bonus Program
• Fly-in / Fly-out & Camp Accommodations
• 100% employer paid extended health and dental program
• Health Care Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• RRSP matching program
• Employee referral bonus

About the Candidate:

• A minimum of 5 years of Supervisory experience in an underground mine.
• Supervisory common core.
• Strong leadership and team building skills to develop and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse workforce.
• Instills a “team” approach in working with other operating departments.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills as well as superior written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal/relationship skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams)
• Ability to communicate with individuals and or groups at all levels of the organization, written and oral.
• Mine rescue experience preferred

About the Role:

Underground Mine Supervisor position offers a competitive base salary rate between $145,000-$165,000, with the with eligibility to participate in a bonus program.

The Underground Mine Supervisor will inspire the mining team to create a safe, motivated and productive environment which leads to innovative continuous improvement. This position requires an individual who has a strong mining background with good planning, organizing, leadership capabilities and communication skills.

• Ensures underground mining activities are conducted in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario) and Regulations and environmental standards
• Complies with all safety requirements and observes all company policies and procedures
• Assists with the development of production targets and ensures production targets are met or exceeded
• Maintains effective working relationships with Contractors, Suppliers and Service Providers, and ensures adherence to contractual requirements
• Develops a sense of continuous improvement and ensures appropriate training programs are conducted and followed
• Interphases with other Supervisors and the Management team
• Reviews mining methods
• Leads direct manpower to achieve planned results
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly safety compliances
• Other duties as may be required

**The Company is committed to providing training and development for the right candidate(s) to build skills and competencies **

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, diverse workforce and responsible mining practices that create lasting value for our people, communities, and stakeholders.

At West Red Lake Gold, we foster a culture where people speak up with courage, take action, challenge unsafe conditions, and care for one another because safety is not just a set of rules; it is who we are and what we stand for. The health, safety, and well-being of our employees remain our highest priorities. We are committed to creating sustainable value through responsible environmental stewardship, strong social responsibility, and operational excellence.

*Must be willing to complete a criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug and alcohol test