About this role
Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.
Located in the heart of Tahltan Territory in northwest British Columbia, Red Chris Mine is a copper-gold operation with a bright future ahead.
At Red Chris, our people are at the center of what we do. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where people can build their careers, develop their skills, and contribute to something meaningful.
Our work is guided by Newmont’s values: Be Always Safe, Care Deeply, Deliver Responsibly and Improve Daily. We work collaboratively with our workforce, the Tahltan Nation, local communities, and our partners to create lasting value and support opportunities across the region.
Whether you are an experienced mining professional or looking to take the next step in your career, Red Chris offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and a significant transformation in the future of mining in northwest B.C.
At Red Chris Mine, we’re building more than a mine — we’re building a sustainable workforce and operational model to support the future for our people, our communities and the region. When you join the Red Chris team, you become part of a workplace that values safety, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Your Contribution
As Superintendent, Technical Services, you will provide leadership for mine planning, scheduling and engineering execution at Red Chris as the underground operation advances through development, construction, commissioning and production ramp-up.
You will lead integrated planning across shift, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and life-of-mine horizons. By connecting mining, construction, infrastructure and operational readiness priorities, you will help turn complex technical requirements into practical and executable plans.
This role offers the opportunity to build Technical Services capability, establish effective planning systems and influence the long-term performance of a major Canadian block cave operation.
As part of our team, you will
Lead integrated short, medium and long-range mine planning and scheduling, ensuring alignment between project milestones, underground development and future operating requirements.
Develop and oversee mine designs, drill and blast plans, development sequencing, mass excavation sequencing, forecasts and schedules.
Establish planning standards, governance, management operating systems and decision-making forums that promote disciplined execution and clear accountability.
Integrate mining, construction, infrastructure, commissioning and operational readiness schedules, with clear visibility of interfaces, priorities and critical-path activities.
Monitor key assumptions and constraints, including fleet productivity, workforce and equipment availability, ventilation capacity, development rates and infrastructure readiness.
Lead plan-versus-actual reviews, reconciliation and variance analysis to improve forecast accuracy, schedule reliability and operational performance.
Identify technical and operational risks early, assess their impact and coordinate practical mitigation measures.
Provide clear technical reports, analyses and recommendations to the Manager, Technical Services and other project and operational leaders.
Partner closely with Underground Operations, Projects and Construction, Survey, Ventilation, Geotechnical Engineering, Infrastructure, Health and Safety, Finance and senior project leadership.
Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary Technical Services team, creating an inclusive environment where people can contribute, collaborate and grow.
Allocate work, review team performance and provide timely feedback while strengthening capability, succession and workforce readiness.
Drive continuous improvement in mine planning practices, technical assurance, quality control and execution readiness.
Provide leadership coverage for the Manager, Technical Services when required.
Prerequisites for your success in this role
A degree in Mining Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration, or eligibility for registration in British Columbia, is strongly preferred. Equivalent qualifications from recognized international mining jurisdictions may also be considered.
Significant underground mine engineering and Technical Services experience, including mine design, development planning, scheduling, drill and blast and operational planning.
Proven leadership experience within a large, technically complex underground mining or mine-development environment.
Experience establishing integrated planning processes, governance, standards or management operating systems.
Advanced proficiency with Deswik and scheduling software, supported by practical experience with mine-design and underground technical systems.
Experience with block cave, sublevel cave or other large-scale underground mining methods is highly regarded.
Broad understanding of the interfaces between mine planning, survey, ventilation, geotechnical engineering, geology, underground infrastructure and operations.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognize patterns, challenge assumptions and make sound decisions using complex technical information.
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical risks, constraints and opportunities clearly to operational and senior leadership audiences.
A collaborative and adaptable leadership style, with the ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational support.
A strong commitment to safe work, environmental responsibility, technical quality and continuous improvement
Your Work Environment
Based at Red Chris in British Columbia, this is a permanent, non-union leadership position supporting a major underground block cave development. The proposed work arrangement is a 15 days on / 13 days off hybrid roster, subject to review.
You will work in a complex, multidisciplinary project and operating environment. The role requires close collaboration across underground mining, projects, construction, technical disciplines, operational readiness and site leadership.
As Red Chris transitions from underground development into block cave construction, commissioning and production ramp-up, the focus of the role will evolve from establishing planning systems and technical governance to optimizing production sequencing, schedule performance and operational outcomes.
This is an opportunity to build systems, develop people and leave a lasting technical legacy as Red Chris progresses toward becoming a world-class block cave operation.
Why Work at Red Chris Mine?
Competitive Compensation
- Competitive wages and salary packages
- Performance-based rewards, where applicable
- Short-Term and Long-Term Incentive programs, where applicable
- Opportunities for additional premiums and allowances depending on the role
Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Retirement and savings programs
- Employee and family support resources
- Wellness initiatives and programs
Lodge & Site Amenities
- Comfortable lodge accommodations
- Meals and food services provided at lodge
- Recreational and common areas
- Access to site amenities designed to support your wellbeing while at lodge
Travel & Time Off
- Site travel arrangements for eligible employees
- Rotational schedules that provide extended time away from site
- Paid vacation and statutory holidays, based on employment terms
Learning & Career Development
- Training and development opportunities
- Support for building skills and advancing your career
- Opportunities to work alongside experienced mining professionals
- Exposure to a modern mining operation and the development of the Red Chris Block Cave project
JOIN A TEAM THAT INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE
The hourly rate for this role is CA $$154,500-$206,000hr. In accordance with applicable law, Newmont will not seek information regarding a candidate’s pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont during the recruitment process.
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