Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

**Location

Timmins, Ontario

Schedule

5x2

Purpose** Reporting to the Mine Manager – Pamour, the Operations Superintendent leads surface operations teams for work execution at the Dome and Pamour sites. The position is accountable for the safe production compliant with approved mining plans from the Technical Services team. They will ensure that the all operational team members follow safe work methods and procedures in the pursuit of continuous improvement opportunities of the surface mining operations while keeping the department within budgeted plan levels.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the IRS through visible interaction, coaching and mentoring of workers in order to address concerns and health and safety improvements
• Active member of the site Joint Health and Safety Committee representing the Pit Operations team
• Supports and maintain value based Safety Management System that identifies hazards/risks, monitors compliance and ensures corrective actions are completed
• Guide contractors to ensure they have the trained personnel, equipment, information and motivation to work safely
• Promotes and adheres to Discovery Porcupine values as well as the Environmental and Sustainability policies
• Tracking and reporting of key performance indicators, reviewing trends to identify continuous improvement initiatives
• Supports the development of the short, medium and long term planning outputs for the Open Pit mining activities ensuring achievable schedules and targets
• Integrates geotechnical guidance and designs into operational execution plans
• Participates in creation of forecasts, budgets and cost reviews for the Open Pit operations
• Oversees hiring of new personnel for the surface operations team participating in interviewing process as appropriate
• Promotes and supports compliance to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the United Steelworkers union. Participates in problem solving and grievance resolution as required
• Builds and maintains collaborative internal relationships (e.g. Management, peers, direct reports, support departments as well as external stakeholders and agencies) that assure timely response and teamwork

Training and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, or equivalent discipline related experience for the position
• 10-15 years’ experience in mining, preferably in an open pit mining environment
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role with exposure to senior supervisory roles and duties
• Comprehensive knowledge of open pit mining methods, procedures and legislation
• High learning agility and ability to generate contingency plans
• Good financial knowledge with experience in budgeting and cost control
• Collaboration skills with other departments and teams
• Strong communication skills

Deadline to Apply October 30, 2025

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

As an equal opportunity employer, Discovery is committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.