Your new company

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is 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 the global growth of our operations in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Join the Windfall adventure!

Your new role

Reporting to the Director, Operations Integration, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and implementing technological projects for our Windfall project, currently in the pre-construction phase. The objective is to ensure the deployment of various mining and processing technologies prior to the operational phase.

You will be expected to:

• Develop a project charter covering all aspects required for project planning and management, including scope definition, resource planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Build a supplier mapping related to mining and processing technologies (automation, control room, proximity detection, integrated communications, systems, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, engineering, operations, suppliers) to ensure alignment of project objectives and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance during implementation phases.
• Prepare and present progress reports to stakeholders and management.
• Support post-implementation assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role will require interaction with a wide range of stakeholders. Accordingly, you will be expected to:

• Work with international experts to adopt best practices used within Gold Fields.
• Collaborate with the global asset optimization team to ensure the adoption of best practices in continuous improvement.
• Work with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to integrate operational technologies into the mine site.
• Participate, alongside the commissioning team, in defining the start-up approach to achieving project objectives.

What you'll need to succeed

• Over 5 years of experience in mining operations and project management
• University degree in a relevant field (project management training is a strong asset)
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible for membership
• Experience in the implementation of mining operational technologies with solid proficiency in technologies and IT systems integration
• Bilingual, with the ability to communicate with clients and stakeholders in both French and English
• Strong project management skills (scope definition, budget and schedule development)
• Proven leadership to motivate, guide, and continuously align diverse teams
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across various functions and domains

What you'll get in return

• Working from the Montreal project office for the remainder of the design and planning phase, you will have access to a vibrant, modern workspace that will enable a high degree of collaboration with other leaders in the project.
• Exceptional career development as a leader on one of the largest mining projects in the past decade in Quebec.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to a large-scale greenfield project in the mining sector that will see the best technologies embedded into the startup of the operation.
• Access to global projects networks to leverage best practices across Gold Fields
• Highly competitive compensation
• Collective insurance plan
• RRSP
• And much more!

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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