Mine Foreman (Future Opportunity)

Category: Field Operations
Division: Mining
Location: ON - Matachewan
Job ID: 5740
Job Status: Open

Job Summary

From building roads and developing mine sites, the folks who work in our Mining division literally make the earth move to get at the resources the world needs to operate.

 

We are seeking an experienced Mine Foreman for our Matachewan project site office. The Mine Foreman is a first line supervisory position responsible for direct supervision of operating employees and deployment of equipment to meet production and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all administrative data for the operations is generated accurately and in a timely manner; including all equipment and personnel time sheets and log books as well as daily diaries and production reports as required

• Ensures full understanding and compliance of Ledcor’s H, S and E Manuals, Policies and Procedures, any site specific requirements from the client and also the BC Mines Act, Codes and General Rules; as Ledcor is committed to always operating in a safe manner achievement of a target of zero accidents or incidents is expected
• Manages safety issues and conducts investigations as required
• Responsible for the management and wellbeing of all direct report employees; communicates and delegates the expectations of responsibilities to each individual in the crew
• Ensures the highest levels of efficiency and productivity while ensuring safety of personnel and care of equipment
• Coordinates and communicates with the other foreman and plant personnel to ensure the correct sequencing of operations
• Liaises with the blasting supervisor regarding blast timings, movement of equipment and personnel, road blocks and any other related matters; participates in the development of short term mining and blast plans
• Ensures ongoing maintenance of haul roads to agreed standards

Requirements

• 8 – 10 years of experience of which a minimum of 5 years should be in mine operations

• Post - secondary education in a related field, would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of the capabilities and limitations of a variety of open pit mining equipment
• Mine rescue training is an asset
• Strong planning, organizational and communication skills
• Strong computer skills

Work Conditions

We offer an exceptional work environment. Management is approachable, ethical and accountable. Innovation is respected, effort is rewarded and job safety is a primary focus for absolutely everyone : zero incidents is the goal. Hours are reasonable, home life is encouraged and remuneration is competitive.

 

• Site based rotational position
• Local candidate preferred