Mine Manager/Project Manager
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- Prince Rupert, BC
- $115,000-140,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead daily mine operations (drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, crushing) to meet production, safety, and quality targets.
- Develop and execute short‑ and long‑term mine plans, ensuring efficient resource utilization and alignment with business needs.
- Ensure full compliance with all mining, environmental, and occupational health & safety regulations, including permitting and reporting.
- Manage financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and cost‑control initiatives.
- Provide strong leadership, including coaching, performance development, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
- Drive continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement, collaborating with internal teams, contractors, regulatory bodies, and community partners.
- Oversee day to day mine operations, including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, and crushing activities.
- Ensure production targets are met or exceeded while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Optimize equipment utilization, workforce deployment, and mine sequencing for operational efficiency.
- Lead troubleshooting and problem solving for operational constraints and equipment issues.
- Prepare annual operating and capital budgets for the mine.
- Develop accurate financial forecasts based on production plans, market demand, material costs, and operating trends.
- Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Manage cost control programs, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to financial targets.
- Develop short term and long term mine plans in collaboration with engineering and surveying teams.
- Establish production schedules aligned with sales forecasts and business needs.
- Conduct resource modeling and reserve planning to ensure long term sustainability of the mine.
- Ensure efficient stockpile management and material quality control.
- Enforce compliance with all applicable mining, health and safety, and environmental regulations.
- Lead safety initiatives and foster a strong safety culture among all employees and contractors.
- Ensure environmental monitoring, reporting, and mitigation plans are implemented effectively.
- Maintain all operational permits and ensure the mine operates within regulatory guidelines.
- Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of supervisors, equipment operators, and technicians.
- Conduct performance evaluations and support continuous skill development.
- Demonstrate strong communication, decision making, and conflict resolution skills.
- Coordinate training programs to enhance operational capability and safety awareness.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, HR, and senior leadership to support organizational goals.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, contractors, and community partners.
- Minimum 5 years of mining experience.
- Strong understanding of mine planning software is an asset.
- Strong skills in interpreting plans and maps required.
- Demonstrated competency in managing complex operations in a mining or aggregate environment.
- Proven leadership, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Knowledge of local mining regulations and environmental legislation.
- Mine Engineering education not required but considered an asset.
- Proficiency in using geological and land management software and tools.
- Ability to work independently and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid License and clean drivers abstract.
- PMP Certification an asset.
- Site-based position with rotational or residential schedule (as applicable).
- Exposure to outdoor and industrial environments.
- Extended hours may be required to meet operational targets.
- Ability to travel to various business units and corporate offices as required.
- Use of Personal Protection Equipment if required.
- Manual dexterity required to use computer and peripherals.