Mining Manager

Job summary

Lead the safe, efficient, and commercially successful delivery of site mining operations, including production, drill and blast, fleet performance, workforce utilization, and project execution. Manage teams, budgets, contractors, safety and regulatory standards, stakeholder relationships, and operational improvement initiatives.

Job details

Job Title: Mine Manager Location: Eastern Canada Remuneration: $150,000–$250,000+ Total Potential Package Industry: Major Mining Company Roster: Site-based / rotational arrangement Long-Term Career Potential: This is not viewed as a project-specific hire. The successful individual will have the opportunity to build a long-term career and move between operations, take on broader leadership responsibilities and progress through the business. The Role: Xtrava Group is supporting a major mining company with the appointment of an experienced Mine Manager to lead a significant hard-rock mining operation in Eastern Canada. This is a senior site leadership position with responsibility for the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of mining activities. The Mine Manager will be given considerable autonomy and will take ownership of operational performance while building strong relationships across the workforce, client and broader project team. Duties Lead the safe and efficient delivery of day-to-day mining operations Oversee production, drill & blast and mine execution Manage mobile fleet performance, equipment and workforce utilisation Lead and develop supervisors, mining teams and site personnel Ensure production and project activities are delivered against schedule and budget Maintain strong safety, quality and regulatory standards Manage project costs, budgets and commercial performance Coordinate contractors, subcontractors and supporting technical functions Build effective relationships with the client and key project stakeholders Identify and deliver operational and productivity improvements Provide clear leadership and accountability across the site Experience & Requirements Strong hard-rock mining experience Previous experience as a Mine Manager, Mining Manager, Project Manager or equivalent senior operational leader Strong understanding of drill & blast, production, mine execution and mining conditions Experience leading sizeable site-based mining teams Strong knowledge of mobile mining equipment, fleet performance and workforce utilisation Demonstrated experience managing budgets, costs and commercial/project performance Demonstrated accountability for safety, people and operational performance Commercially minded and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy Strong communication skills with the ability to build credibility across operational teams and senior stakeholders Visible, pragmatic and safety-focused leadership style

What you’ll do

Lead the safe, efficient, and commercially successful delivery of site mining operations, including production, drill and blast, fleet performance, workforce utilization, and project execution. Manage teams, budgets, contractors, safety and regulatory standards, stakeholder relationships, and operational improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Requires extensive hard-rock mining experience and prior senior operational leadership, such as Mine Manager, Mining Manager, or Project Manager, with strong knowledge of drill and blast, production, mine execution, and mobile equipment. Candidates should have experience leading large site teams, managing budgets and commercial performance, and demonstrating accountable, safety-focused leadership with strong communication skills.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Production Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Hard-Rock Mining Operations
• Mine Management
• Drill And Blast
• Production Management
• Mine Execution
• Mobile Fleet Performance
• Equipment And Workforce Utilization
• Team Leadership And Development
• Budget And Cost Management
• Commercial Performance
• Safety Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Contractor Coordination
• Operational Improvement
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Project Scheduling

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Security & Safety