Director, Legacy Site Management

Northwest Territories, Canada

Job Description


Workplace Type: Hybrid - Remote/Onsite

Newmont is the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company\xe2\x80\x99s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia and Africa. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

The expected salary range for this role is CAD $ 179,760 - 213,465 . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate\xe2\x80\x99s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

About this role

Overall responsibility for Canadian Legacy Site management portfolio of approximately 8 properties throughout Canada, including ensuring compliance with permits, closure and reclamation plan commitments, project development and execution, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and environmental regulatory and internal standards compliance. Works with internal leaders and external constituents, including government regulators and legal counsel, to meet a complex set of stakeholder requirements. Management of the Canadian Legacy Sites has significant financial and reputational risk management implications.

Your role will consist of

Here is a snapshot of what your day to day will look like:

  • Develop, implement and manage care and maintenance programs, regulatory compliance systems, reclamation/closure plans and projects for all Canadian Legacy Sites.
  • Lead, manage and oversee all aspects of the Canadian Legacy Site Management team across multiple site locations.
  • Contribute to overall Legacy Site Management strategy development and execution within the Canadian Legacy sites.
  • Lead and manage stakeholder relationships and interactions with government regulators, elected officials, and community leaders. Engage with outside legal counsel to manage external regulatory and stakeholder interests and risks
  • Set, monitor, and measure goals for the portfolio of the Canadian Legacy Sites. Monitor corrective actions resulting from audits and inspections. Ensure compliance with natural resource monitoring required by various site closure commitments, permits, settlements, or access agreements.
  • Develop a 10-year portfolio closure and reclamation strategy for Canadian Legacy Sites and long-term (50 year) risk mitigation strategies, with the overall goal of reducing and minimizing accrued liability.
  • Establish budgets for the full organization and monitor and report on implementation and forecasts.
  • Consolidate reporting on the Canadian Legacy Site portfolio performance.
  • Ensure all portfolio operations, construction, and oversight activities are managed in conformance and compliance with applicable policies and standards including environmental, Social, and Fatality Risk Management, and Global Industry standards on Tailings Management.
  • Conduct routine site regulatory planning, reporting and oversight of activities around reclamation and closure engineering, site investigation and baseline studies, remedial design, design review, planning, implementation, and execution.
  • Prepare, update, and maintain records to ensure compliance with applicable laws, Territorial and Provincial regulations, closure plans, and commitments.
The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Your Training, Skills & Experience

Here is what we need to see from you!
Education:
  • Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or Diploma in civil, mining, or environmental engineering or related field.
  • Must be registered, or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in BC, Northwest Territories and Ontario, Canada.
  • Knowledge and experience with Federal Provincial and Territorial environmental regulatory framework, , including BC, Northwest Territories, and Ontario Mines Act and Regulations, as well as the Mines Health & Safety Act and Regulations.
Experience:
  • Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience.
  • Environmental compliance and reporting.
  • Reclamation/closure plan development and implementation.
  • Consultant, contractor, and capital project management.
  • Budget development and management.
Skills and Abilities:
  • Provides team leadership and collaboration; mobilizing teams in high-pressure situations (e.g., environmental incidents or site issues). Remote leadership/management.
  • Relationship building and influence tactics; collaboration with varied stakeholder groups (e.g., regulatory agencies, community leaders, indigenous peoples, corporate executives).
  • Building credibility with internal and external leaders; presentation and communication skills.
  • Representing the company\xe2\x80\x99s brand, reputation, and relationships.
  • Project management; leading a substantial number of varied projects with shifting deadlines and requirements.
  • Longer-term thinking; development of 1-3 year strategy and business plan; budget development/management.
  • Analysis of complex problems and generating solutions with broad acceptance.
  • Target setting; measurement and monitoring progress against goals.
  • Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Project applications.
  • Strong SAP skills.
  • Must hold and maintain a valid Passport and Provincial motor vehicle operating license.
Working Conditions & Location
  • This position is based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Canada.
  • Approximately 25% of the time will be in the field with possible exposure to harsh winter/summer weather extremes, chemicals, mine waste, and wildlife.
  • Travel required with possible consultation with international legacy sites. Must be available to travel as necessary and able to fly as a passenger in helicopters and small aircraft.
Newmont also offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support the physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing of employees. This role will be eligible for various benefits, including: medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health care spending account; life, accidental death and dismemberment, and critical illness insurance; short-term and long-term disability; DC pension; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; tuition reimbursement; and paid time off. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms, and may be modified or terminated at Newmont\xe2\x80\x99s sole discretion.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we\xe2\x80\x99ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we\xe2\x80\x99d love to learn more about you!

Newmont

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2278817
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Northwest Territories, Canada
  • Education
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