Director, Technical Services

Company Description
G Mining Ventures' ("GMIN") mission is to acquire, build, operate and explore for sustainable precious metal mining operations using our proven "self-perform" approach, while focusing on the health and safety of our employees and host communities. Our goal is to grow GMIN into the leading Americas focused gold producer and is currently constructing the Tocantinzinho Project located in Para State, Brazil.

Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Geology, the Director of Technical Services manages mine planning and production data from the mine operation(s) in support of the execution of the corporate operations planning process, performance management analyses, and continuous improvements within the Corporate Technical Services team.

Working Conditions

• The position will be based at the G Mining Ventures office in Brossard and/or remote work.
• The candidate must be available for occasional travel abroad and within Canada, approximately 30%.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Operations Planning

• Manage the analysis of submitted periodic mine planning physicals, encompassing the budget, quarterly forecasts, and monthly estimates.
• Play a key role in the delivery of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, including examining operational assumptions, managing the planning calendar, participating in monthly/quarterly reviews of the plans with site technical services, updating the consolidated mill feed plan, and reporting.
• Ensure line of sight of the Mine Production Forecast against the Life of Mine (LOM) plan.
• Ensure the LOM planning model is accurate and representative, provide the necessary support to key users, and review from time-to-time to incorporate industry best practices.
• Develop Ad Hoc planning scenarios based on requests from the management or other stakeholders in the Corporation.
• Supervise the Mineral Resource/Mineral Reserve update bi-annually to ensure best practices in the process

Performance Management Analysis

• Follows the monthly Production reporting calendar and manages deliverables by keeping stakeholders accountable. Maintain strong relations with site operations.
• Prepare the monthly performance management and flash reports for management that compare key budgets, and forecast metrics against the actuals, and provide business-driven commentary.
• Challenge the status quo and bring a continuous improvement mindset to monthly reporting.
• Expected to stay current on business performance and inform management of potential risks in delivering the company's Guidance based on scenario analysis.

Data Management

• Manage the document control associated with site submissions and approvals.
• Manage a detailed database of operational performance, for validation of assumptions for future operations.
• Develops and maintains a benchmark database of peer operations, researching and compiling publicly available data and operational information.
• Continuous Improvement and other
• Continuously improve the integrated mine planning processes for Corporate and Site.
• Participate in the development of mine planning policies for Corporate and Site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mining engineering, Geology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within the mining industry, with a focus on gold mining operations.
• 15+ years of industry experience, preferably in both open pit and underground operations
• Experience in building and working with planning scenario models and systems and adapting and developing such as business drivers change.
• Strong mine planning and analysis background
• 5 – 10 years of experience in Mine Planning
• Skilled at organizing and simplifying mine planning information to inform decision-making.
• Working knowledge of mine operations accounting (production, revenue, operating cost structure, reserves and resources, and capital expenditures).
• Demonstrated skills in designing and improving work systems to eliminate waste and increase productivity.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team of professionals.

Desired Skills

• Strategic thinking and ability to promote a vision.
• Excellent mentoring, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High adaptability and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to develop a team in a multicultural environment.
• Interest in continuous learning.

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on sustainable mining practices