Job Description

Technical Training Program Developer - Operational Readiness

Your new company

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is in northern Quebec. 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 Quebec. 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 Managers, Operational Readiness, the Technical Training Program Developer - OR is a key organizational role in the Operational Readiness function and facilitates the identification and execution of OR-related activities as well as the input, tracking, and reporting activities in both the OR software package and the project schedule. To design, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive technical training program across underground mining, surface processing, and support functions. This role ensures that the future workforce is fully competent, certified, and aligned with project requirements, operating strategy, and technology rollout.


You will be expected to:

Conduct a full Training Needs Analysis (TNA) across all functions. Map technical training requirements to workforce roles, operational procedures, and technology deployment schedules. Develop and maintain a project-wide Technical Training Plan (TTP) that covers pre-operations through steady state. Ensure training content is sourced, developed, and validated via equipment vendors, engineering consultants, and external training providers. Collaborate with HR to integrate technical training into onboarding, Learning Management System (LMS), and certification/skills tracking. Support development of KPIs for training effectiveness (competency, safety, certification rates, compliance with regulatory requirements). Support localization of training content (e.g., French/English delivery, adaptation for Indigenous and local community participation). Support HR in the engagement of, and program development for, local schools and technical institutes that align with the organizational vision.

What you'll need to succeed

10+ years in mining, industrial, or heavy industry training development, with a strong technical focus Knowledge of underground mining, mineral processing, and support functions Strong project management and vendor management skills Strong background in competency frameworks (e.g., Canadian Mining Certification Program, ISO 9001/45001 training frameworks) Experience with Learning Management Systems and digital training platforms Leadership qualities to collaborate with multiple stakeholders. Advanced facilitation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluent in English and French

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.


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