Vice President of Operations - Mining Division
(Management & Executives)
Full Time
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Job Description:
We are currently hiring a Vice President of Operations for our Mining Division. This permanent position will be based out of our head office in Regina, SK, Canada.
Required Skills:
- 30+ years’ experience in shaft sinking and mining construction environments in multi-billion dollar projects
- Has been in a role of General Manager of Mining Operation or VP of Mining Operation for the past 10 years.
- Global experience in a variety of mining environments
- Capable of evaluating geological strata to assess mine viability
- Verified project execution experience in a total project environment from project inception to project execution to project commissioning.
- Experience in executing work using frozen wall technology in shaft sinking
- Qualifications to include certification as both Professional Engineering (Engineering Technologist will be considered) and Certification of Competency – Mine Manager
- Demonstrated capability in building strong teams to execute client requirements
- Strong track record of implementing safety initiatives and working with Health, Safety and Environment teams
- Confirmed capability in leading geographically diverse teams in challenging mining environments.
- Demonstrated experience in dealing with senior VPs, Board Members and other executives in client organizations
- Exceptional experience in dealing with EPCM environments with Project Management Institute tools
Responsibilities & Job Duties Include:
- Lead, model and implement the organization’s high safety standards at all sites.
- Ensure the company’s Mining Operations are run in accordance with the project goals and contract requirements.
- Maximize productivity, profitability and quality of work to ensure an ongoing relationship with clients and stakeholders.
- Present information equally effectively to/with executives and to/with miners.
- Analyze and present productivity factors, on a weekly basis, at all mining sites
- Ensure that good relations are maintained with clients and that the company’s interests are promoted at every opportunity to maximize our ongoing success.
- Read and understand the Prime Contract and ensure the project team understands contractual obligations, including unusual or risk-laden requirements.
- Participate in and manage master schedule for each mine site, provide input to and review of 3-week look ahead schedule and co-manage issue mediation and development of recovery schedule(s)
- Oversee and coordinate with Area Managers on cost management issues.
- Develop and direct the set-up of documentation and reporting protocols
- Allocate resources – human and financial and materials – to implement company policies and programs.
- Select, in conjunction with Area Managers, appropriate individuals to fill highly specialized shaft mining roles.
- Contribute to the development of a shaft mining competency program.
- Must be willing to live in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Compensation
Salary & Benefits:The salary range for this position is between $168,000 - $204,000 (CND) annually.This position is eligible to receive a vehicle allowance, health benefits and an employer funded group RRSP.Eligible to receive an annual Performance Plan Bonus (PPB).