Job Description

Manager, Projects and Surface Operations

• Be part of a global mining organization with a strong focus on safety
• Work with an exceptional team of operations, productivity and maintenance people
• Opportunity to introduce and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your leadership and professional expertise

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Surface Operations and Closure, the Manager Projects and Surface Operations is responsible for overseeing the site\'s Projects and Surface Operations teams along with associated performance, risks and expenditures for the purpose of achieving the strategic operational plan and project deliverables. The role has three key reporting streams: Project Engineering, Construction Execution and Surface Support Operations

Located at the Lac de Gras Mine site, you will be working on a 4 days on/ 3 days off rotational schedule. This role will require the successful candidate to reside in Hay River, NT or Yellowknife, NT. If the successful candidate does not reside in these areas, a flexible relocation plan will be offered.

The Main responsibilities will be:

• Championing a safe working culture and actively support Rio Tinto HSE standards.
• Leading and driving the operational excellence of the integrated surface operation team, covering the following areas:

• Surface ore and waste haulage from surface stockpiles to and from the Process Plant.
• Owner executed earthworks scopes.
• Contracted construction scopes.
• Site road maintenance.
• Airport Operations.
• Water treatment, Sewage Treatment
• Waste Management
• Fuel and petroleum product storage and distribution
• Delivering timely and quality key technical and planning outputs of the team including integrated mines plans, drill and blast design, construction execution plans.
• Monitor and manage the performance of key construction personnel and contracting partners.
• Planning and managing operational and capital budgets.
• Analyze and report budget and cost variations to contribute to strategic decisions.
• Monitor, manage and report all relevant project performance indicators to meet business requirements.
• Coordination of procurement and contracting activities.
• Work closely with closure readiness and operations stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to closure post commercial operations.
• Driving improvement and innovation and adapting to changing mining and business requirements.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Mining, or Civil Engineering.
• Registered or are eligible to register as Professional Engineer.
• Minimum 15 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in surface mining operations and project delivery in progressively more responsible positions that include exposure to operations, maintenance and engineering.
• Hold or be eligible for a Northwest Territories Mine Supervisor Certificate \xe2\x80\x93 Level II.
• Ability to successfully lead change and drive operational excellence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, translating technical information for the target audience from senior leaders to operators.
• Ability to manage a broad range of tasks, priorities and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and influence in a matrix organization to deliver value.
• Experience supervising professional and technical staff and contractors.
• Strong planning, organizational, management and communications skills.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental standards and legislations.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics and be committed to safety.
• Ability to maintain standards of conduct and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of key mining software packages.

Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the DDMI Participation Agreement Groups and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Territories. Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you\xe2\x80\x99ve helped the world progress.

At Rio Tinto, we offer a competitive reward package that reflects the value that each person brings to our business. As part of our pay philosophy, we believe equity represents fairness, and is rooted in our values and aligns with what we stand for.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Leave for all of life\xe2\x80\x99s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave.)

Where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working

Located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Diavik Diamond Mine is a producer of gem-quality diamonds. At Diavik, a strong focus is placed on protecting the local environment, as well as supporting communities through employment and education.

Every Voice Matters

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 \xe2\x80\x93 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.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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 \xe2\x80\x93 striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can\xe2\x80\x99t do it on our own, so we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2023 for a 4th consecutive year. For more information, click here:

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