Underground Mine Manager

**Workplace Type**:Onsite**

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.

Newmont Musselwhite is a fly-in, fly‑out operation on the southern shore of Opapimiskan Lake, located about 480 kilometers (km) north of Thunder Bay in Northwest Ontario. A place where we promote fairness, equity, and non-discrimination through policies and practices that provide equal opportunities for all employees.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

**About this role**:
Reporting to the Mine General Manager, the Underground Mine Manager is responsible for the overall management of people, safety, partnerships, and production associated with the Mine Department. This position will direct tactical and strategic mining plans ensuring that departmental performance is executed in a safe and efficient manner. As a member of the Senior Management Team, this role participates in the development and delivery of the site’s strategic business plan.

**Your role will consist of**:
**Health & Safety**:

- Speak up for health and safety, identify, report and address risks.
- Wear PPE at all times while in development environment.
- Be alert ,observe and report safety incidents and support investigations.
- Ensure that employees and respective work areas are in compliance with all of Newmont health and safety policies and Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act in commission of job duties.
- Report to work physically fit.
- Daily pre-start safety meetings.
- Complete safety training and certification as required by site and departmental procedure.

**Work Responsibilities**:

- Ensure the underground mine operates according to company, federal, provincial and municipal standards.
- Participate in strategic planning at the senior management level.
- Develop and meet overall safety, production and cost targets.
- Liaise with cross-functional teams in setting the direction and establishing the mid to long term mine plans.
- Optimize operational assets and resources through continuous improvement.
- Initiate, develop and implement mine policies and procedures.
- Responsible for developing, monitoring and improving the safety performance of all employees.
- Support and maintain value-based Safety Management System that enables a continuous process of identifying and managing hazards/risks, monitoring compliance and engaging employees.
- Ensure JHSEC (Joint Health, Safety & Environment Committee) and employee safety concerns are dealt with in a timely manner.
- Ensure employees have the tools and systems in place to perform work safely and efficiently.
- Ensure employees are developed to reach their full potential and meet organizational goals.
- Implement succession plans for key employees.
- Promote the principle of ownership, accountability and mutual respect to the workforce and supervision.
- Keep employees informed of issues that affect them, ensuring two-way communication.
- Manage key items in all of Newmont’s management systems such as but not limited to SEMS, Enablon, eMesa and S.A.P.
- Promote and adhere to Newmont’s Environmental, Sustainability, and Human Resources polices.
- Develop and adhere to realistic budgets.
- Directly supervise the Mine Coordinators.

**Your training, skills, and experience checklist**:
**Knowledge and experience**:

- Progressive supervisory experience including (3+) years at the Superintendent level
- Minimum 10-15 years of underground mining experience with progressive supervisory experience (7 years), including a minimum of 3 years as a Superintendent. Previous Mine Manager experience preferred
- Strong business acumen including:

- Cost control (reporting, variance explains, capital management)
- Budgeting (developing budgets, managing budgets)
- Business improvement
- Proficient computer literacy including ERP systems
- Qualifications and certifications in Safety
- A Bachelor or University Degree is preferred - work experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Demonstrated leadership competencies with strong communication skills
- Strong understanding of Mining Act and legislation
- Good understanding and working knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulations for mines and mining plants.
- Strong business acumen and proficient computer literacy
- Ability to influence and inspire others, and manage cross-functional relationships.

**Working Conditions**:

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