Technical Services Supervisor

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company. We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting, through to operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else.

 

Reporting to the Manager of Technical Services or designate, the Technical Services Supervisor leads the short-range planning team (Drill & Blast, Survey, Mine Technicians and Geologists) to deliver planned quantity and quality of iron ore to the crusher safely and below budgeted cost.

1. Ensure work procedures are followed and safety standards are adhered to (risk assessments, incident reporting & investigating, policy & procedures review, MOC, etc.) to realize zero incidents and injuries across the team.2. Support the work of the short-range planning team and Operations team to ensure short-range plans are achieved. Provide training, mentorship and performance feedback to team members.3. Prepare short-term mine plans from pit to port and assist in development of the annual Budget and forecasts to provide direction and input to short-range planning.4. Conduct various engineering tasks (design, production performance analysis, reporting, consumables tracking, etc.) as part of on-going continuous improvement.5. Work with site management in support of planning, risk assessment and change-management initiatives to identify new or evolving hazards and prioritization of countermeasures.This list is not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering.• Registered professional or eligible for registration with Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG).• WSCC Supervisor Level II certificate.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in mine planning, technical services and / or operations specific to the mining or construction industries. • Supervisory experience in technical services or operations.• Arctic experience is an asset.

Mary River Mine Site, NU, Canada

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.In accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations.Baffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.