The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Québec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades. Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.
This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to our growth in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.
Join the Windfall adventure!
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Reporting to the general manager, the assistant general manager will be responsible for the planning, organization, management and control of mining-related activities. He will play an active role in the strategic development of the organization. He will work a 4-3 schedule. He will be required to work at Windfall. Transportation, accommodation and meals will be provided.
Duties and responsibilities
• Support the general manager in the development and implementation of the mine's overall strategy;
• Act as a representative of the Company;
• Coordinate the daily operations of the underground mine to ensure efficient production in accordance with health and safety, environmental and other standards and values.
• Maintain contacts and good relations with internal and external stakeholders and indigenous groups;
• Support the health, safety and environmental teams, for example, during investigations and analyses associated with incidents. Ensure that these are completed rigorously within the prescribed deadlines;
• Implement and monitor production plans, adjusting strategies according to needs and performance;
• Prepare weekly, monthly and annual reports as required and requested;
• Produce budgets for the sectors for which he/she is responsible;
• Represent the general manager on site during his/her absences.
• Recommend to senior management any operational changes that may be necessary to ensure that procedures are followed and objectives are met;
• Comply at all times with health, safety and environmental policies and ensure that these rules are complied with by staff;
• Carry out any other tasks related to the position of mining director that are relevant to the success of the project.
Qualifications required
• Hold a university degree in mining engineering or other relevant experience;
• Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) (an asset);
• Have a minimum of (15) years of experience in the mining industry including (8) years of experience in a management position;
• Experience working with First Nations (an asset);
• Bilingualism (French and English). Will be required to communicate with English-speaking consultants, suppliers and staff.
Technical skills
• Knowledge of the regulations governing mining activities;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Basic skills
• Ability to stand out in a strategic advisory role to managers and senior management;
• Versatile, flexible and a team player;
• Excellent communication and listening skills;
• Strong level of positive leadership;
• Good organizational skills and ability to handle several files simultaneously;
• Strategic and operational skills.
Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both men and women. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.
In accordance with the terms of the Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information (commonly referred to as “Law 25”), Windfall Mining Group undertakes to use your contact information (telephone numbers, e-mail and mailing addresses) solely for the purpose of informing you of the status of your application and notifying you of the next steps in the process.
If necessary, Gold Fields Windfall may communicate your personal information to a third party, in order to pursue your recruitment file, within the limits permitted by law and subject to a confidentiality undertaking by the third party.
