The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Québec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades.

Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.

This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to our growth in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Join the Windfall adventure!

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Reporting to the Mine Superintendent, the Assistant Mine Project Superintendent will be responsible for the development of the ramp and all underground projects. He or she will work closely with various departments and contractors to ensure that work is well-coordinated and efficient, and will take the necessary measures to protect and ensure the health, safety, and physical well-being of workers. Based at the Windfall site, located in the Northern Quebec region, the Assistant Mine Project Superintendent will work on a 4-3 and 7-7 shift schedule. Transportation, accommodation, and meals are provided.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist the Mine Project Superintendent in establishing and maintaining a high-quality team capable of meeting the company’s requirements;
• Work with the engineering department to set daily, weekly, and monthly objectives and establish priorities for achieving these objectives;
• Supervise, lead, and coordinate the foreman’s team on site;
• Work closely with contractor representatives;
• Interact with underground contractors to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, work quality, and priorities;
• Work closely with the engineering department to establish site operating procedures;
• Participate in setting objectives, schedules, and budgets for the department;
• Manage the human, material, and financial resources of the unit;
• Participate in developing procedures and standards for the department and ensure their proper implementation by the entire team under supervision;
• Plan activities related to the ramp project’s development;
• Schedule employee work and implement supervision protocols;
• Supervise underground work and activities through daily visits to various workstations;
• Ensure adherence to the schedule and rigorous control of all project-related costs, report anomalies as soon as possible, and propose solutions to correct deviations;
• Assist technical departments in conducting feasibility studies;
• Plan labor requirements and participate in employee recruitment;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of activities under your responsibility to determine whether staff have the necessary equipment, skills, and training to perform their tasks safely, and implement corrective measures as needed;
• Conduct performance evaluations of staff under their responsibility;
• Ensure the professional development of supervisors by providing them with support, advice, and guidance;
• Contribute to the skill development of department staff by providing effective guidance to help them achieve individual and functional objectives;
• Report any situation that could affect the occupational health and safety of staff or the physical integrity of the facilities;
• Comply at all times with health, safety, and environmental policies and rules, and ensure that all staff adhere to these rules;
• Perform any other duties related to the position of Assistant Mine Project Superintendent that are relevant to the success of the project.

Required qualifications

• Hold a college diploma in mining technology or a vocational diploma in mineral extraction;
• Have a minimum of (8) years of experience in the mining industry;
• Have a minimum of (5) years of supervisory experience;
• Experience working with First Nations (an asset);
• Bilingualism (French and English), (will be required to work with English-speaking workers), (an asset);
• Hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license;
• Hold an explosives license;
• Have completed Mining Worker Modular Training Modules 1 through 7 and 10.

Technical skills

• Be familiar with occupational health and safety laws and regulations specific to the mining industry, as well as mining methods and site supervision;
• Be familiar with the equipment and materials used in mines;
• Be proficient in supervisory procedures;
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, etc.) as well as Guide TI software (a plus).

Basic skills

• Strong positive leadership skills;
• Be organized and possess critical thinking skills;
• Be able to work well under pressure;
• Be an excellent communicator;
• Be an excellent team player, demonstrating tact and political acumen;
• Be flexible and open to change and constructive feedback;
• Have strong organizational skills and the ability to identify priorities;
• Be self-reliant, take initiative, and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Be thorough and demonstrate ethics and integrity.

Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both men and women. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.

In accordance with the terms of the Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information (commonly referred to as “Law 25”), Windfall Mining Group undertakes to use your contact information (telephone numbers, e-mail and mailing addresses) solely for the purpose of informing you of the status of your application and notifying you of the next steps in the process.

If necessary, Gold Fields Windfall may communicate your personal information to a third party, in order to pursue your recruitment file, within the limits permitted by law and subject to a confidentiality undertaking by the third party.