Project Manager (Mount Milligan)
Top Benefits
About the role
Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team Boost your career by joining an established organization Receive a highly attractive annual salary between $117,300 - $157,900, plus bonus and benefits
About Centerra Gold
Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition of quality mining assets in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.
Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.
For more information, please see our website.
About Mount Milligan Mine
Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.
Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.
Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.
About The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Mount Milligan Mine team.
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing capital, infrastructure, and sustaining projects at the Mount Milligan Mine site.
This role manages project activities from initiation through commissioning, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with operational requirements and company objectives. The Project Manager works closely with operations, maintenance, technical services, contractors, and external stakeholders to successfully implement projects that support operational reliability, efficiency, and long-term mine performance.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
Manage assigned capital and sustaining projects through all phases of the project lifecycle. Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and execution strategies. Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. Monitor project progress and proactively address schedule, cost, quality, and resource challenges. Ensure project deliverables meet operational requirements and business objectives. Support project closeout activities, including documentation, lessons learned, and performance reviews.
Safety & Compliance
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout all project activities. Ensure work is conducted in compliance with company policies, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Participate in hazard assessments, risk management activities, and incident investigations as required. Support environmental compliance and stewardship throughout project execution.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, technical services, supply chain, and leadership teams to ensure successful project implementation. Coordinate project activities with internal customers to minimize operational disruptions. Provide regular project status updates, progress reporting, and risk assessments to management. Build and maintain positive working relationships with contractors, consultants, vendors, regulatory agencies, and Indigenous communities as required.
Financial & Contract Management
Track project costs, forecasts, cash flow, and budget performance. Support procurement activities, contractor selection, tender evaluations, and contract administration. Review contractor performance and monitor compliance with contractual obligations. Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, manage costs, and optimize resource utilization.
Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the development and improvement of project management standards, processes, and governance practices. Participate in project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Support innovation and operational excellence initiatives that improve site performance and project delivery outcomes. Mentor junior project personnel and provide technical guidance when required.
About You
Our ideal candidate will possess the following skillset and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline. PMP certification or equivalent project management designation is considered an asset. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is considered an asset. 5–8 years of project management experience within mining, processing, heavy industrial, construction, or resource sectors. Demonstrated experience managing capital and sustaining projects in active operating environments. Experience with project controls, scheduling, budgeting, contractor management, and risk management. Experience with mine infrastructure, processing facilities, mobile equipment, or operational improvement projects is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Strong project planning, organization, and execution skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities. Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Strong financial and business acumen. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment. Proficiency with project management software, scheduling tools, and reporting systems. Demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Working Conditions
Camp-based role working 12-hour days on a 7 day on, 7 day off rotation, or 4 day on, 3 day off rotation, with accommodation provided during rotation. Exposure to indoor/outdoor environments, heavy equipment, noise, and moving parts. PPE always required. Safety-sensitive environment with zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy. Bus transportation provided from regional locations.
About The Benefits
As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structure based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:
Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D Company-sponsored RRSP with Company match Employee & Family Assistance Program Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account Reimbursements on work gear and equipment Annual Incentive Bonus and Long-Term Incentive Plan Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match Parental leave top-up program Professional development within the organization Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.
If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!
Apply Now
Not the right fit? Search for Project Manager jobs in Fort St. James, British Columbia, Canada
About Centerra Gold
Centerra Gold Inc. is a gold mining company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.The company was formed and went public in 2004 when Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-based Cameco Corporation spun off its gold mining assets previously held by its 100%-owned subsidiary, Cameco Gold.
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Project Manager (Mount Milligan)
Top Benefits
About the role
Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team Boost your career by joining an established organization Receive a highly attractive annual salary between $117,300 - $157,900, plus bonus and benefits
About Centerra Gold
Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition of quality mining assets in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.
Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.
For more information, please see our website.
About Mount Milligan Mine
Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.
Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.
Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.
About The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Mount Milligan Mine team.
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing capital, infrastructure, and sustaining projects at the Mount Milligan Mine site.
This role manages project activities from initiation through commissioning, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with operational requirements and company objectives. The Project Manager works closely with operations, maintenance, technical services, contractors, and external stakeholders to successfully implement projects that support operational reliability, efficiency, and long-term mine performance.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
Manage assigned capital and sustaining projects through all phases of the project lifecycle. Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and execution strategies. Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. Monitor project progress and proactively address schedule, cost, quality, and resource challenges. Ensure project deliverables meet operational requirements and business objectives. Support project closeout activities, including documentation, lessons learned, and performance reviews.
Safety & Compliance
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout all project activities. Ensure work is conducted in compliance with company policies, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Participate in hazard assessments, risk management activities, and incident investigations as required. Support environmental compliance and stewardship throughout project execution.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, technical services, supply chain, and leadership teams to ensure successful project implementation. Coordinate project activities with internal customers to minimize operational disruptions. Provide regular project status updates, progress reporting, and risk assessments to management. Build and maintain positive working relationships with contractors, consultants, vendors, regulatory agencies, and Indigenous communities as required.
Financial & Contract Management
Track project costs, forecasts, cash flow, and budget performance. Support procurement activities, contractor selection, tender evaluations, and contract administration. Review contractor performance and monitor compliance with contractual obligations. Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, manage costs, and optimize resource utilization.
Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the development and improvement of project management standards, processes, and governance practices. Participate in project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Support innovation and operational excellence initiatives that improve site performance and project delivery outcomes. Mentor junior project personnel and provide technical guidance when required.
About You
Our ideal candidate will possess the following skillset and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline. PMP certification or equivalent project management designation is considered an asset. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is considered an asset. 5–8 years of project management experience within mining, processing, heavy industrial, construction, or resource sectors. Demonstrated experience managing capital and sustaining projects in active operating environments. Experience with project controls, scheduling, budgeting, contractor management, and risk management. Experience with mine infrastructure, processing facilities, mobile equipment, or operational improvement projects is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Strong project planning, organization, and execution skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities. Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Strong financial and business acumen. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment. Proficiency with project management software, scheduling tools, and reporting systems. Demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Working Conditions
Camp-based role working 12-hour days on a 7 day on, 7 day off rotation, or 4 day on, 3 day off rotation, with accommodation provided during rotation. Exposure to indoor/outdoor environments, heavy equipment, noise, and moving parts. PPE always required. Safety-sensitive environment with zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy. Bus transportation provided from regional locations.
About The Benefits
As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structure based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:
Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D Company-sponsored RRSP with Company match Employee & Family Assistance Program Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account Reimbursements on work gear and equipment Annual Incentive Bonus and Long-Term Incentive Plan Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match Parental leave top-up program Professional development within the organization Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.
If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!
Apply Now
Not the right fit? Search for Project Manager jobs in Fort St. James, British Columbia, Canada
About Centerra Gold
Centerra Gold Inc. is a gold mining company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.The company was formed and went public in 2004 when Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-based Cameco Corporation spun off its gold mining assets previously held by its 100%-owned subsidiary, Cameco Gold.