Underground Mine Superintendent

Job summary

Oversee the daily operations of an underground limestone quarry or mine, leading the team and ensuring safe, efficient, and productive performance against operational targets. Monitor production, drive continuous improvement, uphold environmental and safety standards, and collaborate with maintenance teams to maintain equipment reliability.

Job details

Our client is a global leader in the materials industry. In North America, they operate many locations across the United States and Canada, supported by a team of over 7000 employees dedicated to delivering quality and innovation. Your Role Located 3 hours outside of Edmonton, and an hour and a half from the town of Jasper, this role is a residential only role. Relocation expenses will be provided. As part of the operations team, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the everyday activities of an underground limestone quarry/mine, ensuring safe, efficient, and productive operations. This includes leading and developing a high-performing team, monitoring production processes, and driving continuous improvement to meet operational targets. You will also ensure strict adherence to environmental and safety standards while collaborating closely with maintenance teams to maintain equipment reliability. What You Bring Strong leadership and team management capabilities Demonstrated experience optimizing production and operational efficiency in an underground mine operation Solid knowledge of safety and environmental regulations Effective communication and problem-solving skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment Work Environment This position is based in an underground quarry setting Fly-in/fly-out arrangements are not available 10 hour days, Monday to Thursday Exposure to varying weather conditions and physically demanding tasks Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE) Benefits: Competitive base salary with participation in an annual incentive program Sign-on bonus Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and wellness coverage Pension plan with automatic company contributions, matching options, and RRSP programs Ongoing training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities within a global organization

What you’ll do

Oversee the daily operations of an underground limestone quarry or mine, leading the team and ensuring safe, efficient, and productive performance against operational targets. Monitor production, drive continuous improvement, uphold environmental and safety standards, and collaborate with maintenance teams to maintain equipment reliability.

Requirements

The role requires strong leadership and team management capabilities, along with demonstrated experience optimizing production and operational efficiency in an underground mine. Candidates should have knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, effective communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Sign-On Bonus
• Health Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Wellness Coverage
• Pension Plan
• Company Contributions
• Matching Contributions
• RRSP Programs
• Training and Professional Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Relocation Expenses

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Operational Efficiency · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Leadership
• Team Management
• Underground Mine Operations
• Production Optimization
• Operational Efficiency
• Safety Compliance
• Environmental Compliance
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Continuous Improvement
• Production Monitoring
• Equipment Reliability
• Team Development

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Security & Safety