Job Description

Manager Long Range Planning, Studies and Resource Development
Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving operation that promises ongoing opportunities for growth and development.
Be part of a team with a strong, inclusive culture
Based in the beautiful outdoor and family-oriented community of Labrador City, NL or Montreal, Qc
About the role
Finding better ways(TM) to provide the materials the world needs.
We want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. Your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority and we focus on managing every risk so you go home safely at the end of every shift. This starts with investing in a modern work environment and giving you the quality tools you need to do your job.
We are looking for a Manager, Long Range Planning, Studies and Resource Development to provide strategic direction to IOC as well as lead a team of experienced technical professionals in Strategic Mine Planning, Geoscience, Resource Development and Permitting.
This role is a great opportunity for an experienced individual with a strong technical background in Strategic Mine Planning, Geoscience or similar background including excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. This position is either residential based in Labrador City or in Montreal with ADHOC travel.
Reporting to the Manager, Mine Technical Services, and working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will:
Be responsible for the development of a strong safety culture ensuring adherence to all relevant statutory regulations and Rio Tinto Iron Ore standards and policies
Demonstrate capability in all aspects of leading a team including but not limited to employee performance management, training and career development
Drive the strategic direction of IOC through the RioTinto Strategic Production Plans, IOC Life of Mine Plan,10 Year mine plan and developing an amazing resource through OBK, Approvals and Studies.
Work closely with the IOC Senior Leadership Team and IOC Executive Team to drive strategic business direction
Engage with Internal and External Stakeholders collaboratively and foster relationships with other departments and the community to achieve wider business objectives
What you'll bring
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Degree in Mining Engineering or a related Geoscience field.
Experience in Strategic Mine Planning
Experience in leading a multidisciplinary Mining Technical Team
People oriented, collaborative approach and positive attitude
Proven leadership qualities and prior experience in leading and developing large technical teams
Systems and Process-driven with disciplined approach to providing clarity through long term business horizons
Business and Commercial acumen
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
We encourage applications from women and Indigenous Peoples for this opportunity.
What we offer
Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
Attractive share ownership plan
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts
Domestic Relocation Assistance
Where you'll be working
We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe. ?
IOC's operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles. ?
Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company recognized one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
A propos de Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des societes minieres et des materiaux. Nous sommes etablis dans 35 pays ou nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l'aluminium, des mineraux critiques et d'autres materiaux necessaires a la transition energetique mondiale et a la prosperite des personnes, des communautes et des nations.
Nous exercons nos activites depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulees au fil des generations et sur les differents continents. Notre mission - trouver de meilleures facons de fournir les materiaux dont le monde a besoin - nous guide dans notre quete d'innovation et d'amelioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits a faibles emissions et repondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons a creer des partenariats nous permettant de resoudre des problemes, de creer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.
Respect and Inclusion
Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d'Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communaute LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs ages, de personnes handicapees et de representants d'origines diverses.
Nous sommes determines a creer un milieu inclusif ou les employes se sentent a l'aise d'etre eux-memes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l'impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectees et que les points de vue, aussi varies soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais egalement essentiels a notre succes. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec equite et dignite, sans egard a la race, au genre, a la nationalite, a l'origine ethnique, a la religion, a l'age, a l'orientation sexuelle ou a tout autre aspect distinctif.

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