- Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team
- Boost your career by joining an established organization
- Receive a competitive annual salary of $200,000 - $248,000, plus bonus and benefits
About Centerra Gold
Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.
Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.
For more information, please see our website.
About Mount Milligan Mine
Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.
Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.
Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.
About The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Manager, Mine to join our
Mount Milligan Mine (MTM) site.
The Manager, Mine is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the overall planning, direction, and coordination of all mine activities at Mount Milligan. This role ensures the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient extraction of ore, driving productivity, optimizing costs, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Manager, Mine will lead a diverse team of superintendents and supervisors, ensuring alignment with strategic mine plans and achieving production targets. This position directly contributes to the long-term success and profitability of the mine.
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide comprehensive leadership and strategic direction for all mine operations, ensuring alignment with the overall mine plan and corporate objectives.
- Accountable for the safe, environmentally sound, and efficient execution of daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
- Oversee the planning, direction, and coordination of mining activities, optimizing methods, procedures, and equipment utilization to maximize ore recovery and minimize dilution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all operational facets, leveraging data analysis and cross-functional collaboration to enhance productivity and cost effectiveness.
Performance Management & Optimization
- Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including production rates, costs, productivity, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Identify root causes of operational challenges and implement corrective actions through collaboration with geology, mine planning, maintenance, and processing teams.
- Lead efforts to optimize equipment performance, fleet management, and resource allocation to achieve and exceed production targets.
Budget & Financial Stewardship
- Develop, manage, and control the annual operating and capital budgets for the mine operations department.
- Review expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial discipline within the department.
- Interface with vendors and suppliers to ensure efficient procurement and utilization of supplies and tools.
Safety, Health, Environment & Compliance
- Champion a robust safety culture, ensuring strict adherence to all company OHS&E policies, provincial regulations, and industry best practices.
- Accountable for the safety performance of the mine operations team, including incident investigation, risk assessment, and the implementation of preventative measures.
- Ensure all mining activities are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner, complying with permits and regulations.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of superintendents, supervisors, and hourly employees.
- Directly supervise the Superintendent, Geology, ensuring geological activities are fully integrated with and support overall mine operations and production goals.
- Manage performance, provide coaching, and identify training and development opportunities to enhance skills and foster career progression.
- Promote positive employee relations, monitor morale, manage attendance, and address personnel issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Foster strong collaborative relationships with other departments including Mine Planning, Geology, Maintenance, Processing, and Human Resources to ensure seamless operational flow and shared objectives.
- Communicate effectively with senior management, providing regular updates on operational performance, challenges, and strategic initiatives.
- Represent the mine operations department in internal and external meetings and discussions.
Site Leadership
- Occasionally assume the duties and responsibilities of Acting General Manager, demonstrating readiness for increased leadership responsibilities.
About You
The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university. A Master's degree or MBA is highly desirable.
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), or eligibility to register.
- Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in open-pit mining operations, with significant exposure to gold and copper deposits.
- At least 5-7 years of proven experience in a senior leadership role (e.g., Superintendent or above) within a large-scale open-pit mining environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in mine planning, production management, cost control, and operational optimization.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage professionals from diverse backgrounds and foster a collaborative team environment.
Working Conditions
- Work involves a camp-based role at the Mount Milligan Mine site with a set work schedule on a 4x3, 10 hours per day.
- Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Mount Milligan is a safety-sensitive environment and promotes a drug & alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a ZERO – TOLERANCE policy, with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs/paraphernalia on site
- Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from Prince George, Fort St. James and Mackenzie
About The Benefits
As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structure based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:
- Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
- Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
- Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
- Company-sponsored pension with Company match
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account
- Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
- Annual Incentive Bonus
- Long Term Incentive Bonus
- Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
- Parental leave top-up program
- Professional development within the organization
- Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.
We have retained Leaders Executive Search to recruit for this position. Here is a link to their posting; please apply directly to Leaders. https://leadersinternational.com/mount-milligan-mine-centerra-gold-inc-manager-health-safety/
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