Manager, Mine Planning

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Kinross Gold Corporation Full time

Start Date ASAP

Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)

Dress Code Business Casual

Location Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)

A Great Place to Work

Who We Are

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).

Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.

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Purpose of Role

To provide technical guidance and support for operations and corporate development activities on a corporate-wide basis. To act as a senior point of contact for all technical employees in the function. To provide recommendations on current and emerging practices and technologies and to implement recommendations that are a source of key competitive advantage. To participate in business and / or project planning by offering technical and cross-functional expertise.

Job Responsibilities

1. To use advanced-level knowledge to manage mine planning activities

Leads technical projects including defining and achieving project goals, anticipating and minimizing risks, managing resources, and delegating tasks
Evaluates costs, engineering and mine planning data
Acts as a change agent for areas related to mine engineering/planning, including assessing readiness to engage in change efforts and designing and implementing change strategies
Foresees and removes barriers to project success and escalates major issues to project sponsors
Becomes knowledgeable in Xeras mine planning software and coordinates the preparation of standardized cash flow spreadsheets for the LOM plans. Assist in auditing and updating preliminary LOM plans.
Supports corporate scoping, PFS and feasibility study efforts as well as technical due diligence including preparation of open pit and potentially underground mine designs, costs and schedules.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams and considers the business impact of decisions on diverse groups; influences others to achieve project goals often without direct authority
Provides technical support for all Kinross mines and various other Corporate support departments
Evaluates, designs, and implements procedures related to mine planning
As part of a team, prepares engineering studies aiding resource estimates for life of mine planning purposes.
Appraise mining methods, processing methods, operating costs, capital spending, production schedules, dilution and ore loss estimates. Identify key engineering and mining success factors and issues that could impact the economic viability of new ventures under consideration.
Identifies the need for and develops company-wide standards, procedures, and policies and ensures compliance with industry and professional regulations
Participates in the technical audits at Kinross’ operations and ensures best practices are maintained
Provides direction and leadership to both internal staff and external consultants or contractors engaged in providing technical support activities to the Company. Developing and administering professional services contracts with consultants.

2. To advise the management group on mine planning activities

Prepares business cases and reports regarding projects, potential acquisitions / divestments and other initiatives; presents recommendations and status updates to key stakeholders
Prepares financial spreadsheets, summarizes information and communicates results to key leaders
Reviews best practices and the competitive landscape and recommends continuous improvement efforts in mining engineering
Influences leaders and key stakeholders to buy into change efforts that will result in sustained competitive advantage
Interface with senior management and other departments (operations, project managers, human resources, accounting and information systems) to ensure effective identification and communication of operations and project information that could impact the Company’s business results.

Sustainability Expectations

Develops and implements strategies and initiatives that support th



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