Director, Site operations

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Canada
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Director Site Operations to help bridge corporate strategy with day-to-day execution at a remote mining site. This role is critical in shaping how the site operates today while preparing for a future restart decision.The successful candidate will bring structure, leadership, and a strong safety culture to site operations. They will ensure that people, processes, and resources are aligned to support safe, efficient, and positive operations while advancing broader business goals.This role plays a central part in building a high-performing site environment grounded in accountability, collaboration, and long-term thinking.Responsibilities

Lead site-wide safety programs, training, and performance standards
Build and reinforce a strong, respectful, and proactive safety culture
Align corporate strategy with site-level operational planning and execution
Oversee care and maintenance activities across the site
Coordinate site operations including environmental and water management
Develop and manage staffing plans to support ongoing and future site needs
Monitor operational performance and deliver insights to senior leadership
Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes
Identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for operational improvement
Coordinate contractors, consultants, and service providers on site
Ensure all site activities meet regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements
Collaborate with technical, finance, and leadership teams to drive alignment
Support exploration, engineering, and pre-construction activities on site
Prepare materials for executive leadership and Board reporting
Lead, mentor, and guide site and planning team members

Requirements

Proven leadership experience in site operations within construction, mining, or similar environments
Strong understanding of remote site or camp-based operations
Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and accountability
Experience managing teams, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to build culture, drive engagement, and lead by example on site
Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in rotational and remote northern operations required
Experience with budgeting, planning, or operational performance tracking is an asset
Exposure to First Nations engagement is highly valued
Post-secondary education preferred, or equivalent combination of experience
Confident communicator with sound judgment and a collaborative mindset

RemunerationThis senior role within the organization will attract a highly competitive base salary with flexibility based on experience and the scale of previous site operations experience.Additional compensation includes substantial performance-based bonus potential and equity participation.Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be consideredHorizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.

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