VP, Business Group Chief Information Security Officer, Canada

Sun Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Sun Life, in partnership with C.J. Stafford & Associates, seeks a seasoned Chief Operating Officer for a Toronto‑based mining company developing high‑potential gold projects in Latin America.

You will lead the Oxide resource engineering, construction, and operations ramp‑up toward the Sulphide development. Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of mining leadership, proven Latin America project delivery, and fluent Spanish.

Qualifications

• Seasoned mining engineer with 15+ years of gold mining experience.
• Proven track record in mine construction, commissioning and optimization in Latin America.
• Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written).
• Deep understanding of mine development risks, financial structuring, and permitting.
• Executive-level ability to add strategic, operational and financial value.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, construction, and operational ramp-up of the Oxide resource project.
• Oversee development strategies for the Sulphide deposit with long-term planning.
• Mitigate risks and manage challenges in mining operations in Latin America.
• Provide technical and financial leadership for project execution and ROI.
• Support the CEO with investor and stakeholder relations, including presentations.
• Foster a high-performance culture aligned with safety, sustainability and community engagement.

Skills

Mining engineering

Spanish fluency

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Job description

CA$230,000.00–CA$250,000.00 yearly

Full-time +1

C.J. Stafford & Associates, leaders in international executive search for the mining, minerals and metals industries, is pleased to accept applications on behalf of our client for the following key position:

Our client, a Toronto-based mining company, is fully financed and permitted to begin development of its high-potential gold projects in Latin America. As Chief Operating Officer, you will play a critical leadership role—starting with the Oxide resource and advancing towards the development of the significantly larger Sulphide deposit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering, construction, and operational ramp-up of the Oxide resource project.
• Oversee development strategies for the Sulphide deposit, ensuring long-term planning is integrated from the outset.
• Mitigate risks and manage challenges common to mining operations in Latin America.
• Provide technical and financial leadership, ensuring optimal project execution and ROI.
• Support the CEO with investor and stakeholder relations, including presentations and conference appearances as needed.
• Foster a high-performance culture aligned with safety, sustainability, and community engagement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Seasoned mining engineer with at least 15+ years of progressive experience in gold mining operations.
• Proven track record in mine construction, commissioning, and optimization in Latin America.
• Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written) with strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Deep understanding of mine development risks, financial structuring, and permitting.
• Demonstrated ability to bring added value at the executive level—strategic, operational, and financial.
• Collaborative leader with a strong business acumen and stakeholder management experience.

What’s on Offer

• An exceptional opportunity to lead a world-class gold project through to production.
• A dynamic leadership role with direct influence on corporate strategy and growth.
• Attractive base salary, stock options, and performance-based incentives.

This is an exceptional career opportunity to lead a highly qualified team of project professionals across multiple jurisdictions while achieving cost effective and timely delivery of large and complex projects. An exceptional compensation package is offered for this role where fluency in English and Spanish is required.