Mine Operations Superintendent

ABOUT US:

Since 2009, Gowest has expanded its land holdings in the North Timmins Gold Project ("NTGP") area to cover a total of 109 square km in the Timmins gold camp, with much of the additional lands being located along the same geological structures – along the largely undeveloped Pipestone Fault, believed to be a splay off the prolific Porcupine-Destor Fault, which has produced the majority of the 145 million ounces of gold produced historically along the Abitibi-Greenstone belt – that host Gowest's Bradshaw Gold Deposit (formerly Frankfield East) as well as a number of other gold showings.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mine Operations Superintendent plays a key leadership role at the Bradshaw Mine Site, overseeing all aspects of underground contractor mining activities. Reporting to the Mine Manager / Engineering Coordinator, this position is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations in alignment with corporate, environmental, and regulatory objectives. The Superintendent will drive performance through effective contractor management, strategic planning, operational oversight, and a strong focus on safety and production targets.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee day-to-day underground mining operations carried out by contractor teams.
• Ensure contractor performance aligns with the terms of their contracts and company standards.
• Provide clear direction and strategic leadership to meet operational and safety objectives.
• Ensure production targets are met, including safety, grade control, dilution, and development metrics.
• Support stope sequencing through proper ventilation, ground control, and geological planning.
• Prepare the Mine department's annual budget and monitor performance to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Establish annual goals and objectives for the department and ensure alignment with overall site strategy.
• Analyze operational performance through reports, KPIs, and site inspections; take corrective action as needed.
• Contribute technical expertise and guidance to improve underground mining methods and practices.
• Support the introduction of new equipment and techniques to optimize productivity and safety.
• Collaborate with engineering, geology, and other departments to coordinate operational priorities.
• Ensure operations are compliant with federal and provincial regulations and corporate policies.
• Promote a safety-first culture by actively supporting all health and safety initiatives.
• Maintain a healthy work environment with a commitment to achieving an accident-free workplace.
• Liaise with internal departments, regulatory bodies (e.g., Ministry of Labour), contractors, and consultants as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 15 years of underground mining experience, including narrow vein gold mining.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing contractor-led mining operations.
• Strong understanding of mine planning, production reporting, budgeting, and cost control.
• Well-developed technical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic First Aid certification an asset.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's license.
• Willingness to relocate to Timmins, Ontario.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The role is located at the Frankfield Property, which is in the southwest part of Tully Township, approximately 32 km north-northeast of the City of Timmins, Ontario
• The ideal candidate for the role will work a rotation of 4 days on and 3 days off (10-hour days). Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours, and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
• Gowest Gold promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

Gowest Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Gowest Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.