Job Description

Superintendent - Mine Planning

• Opportunity to work in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Opportunity to be part of and lead a diverse team of skilled technical professionals, that has health, safety and environmental excellence as core
• Role based in Labrador City
• No international relocation assistance is provided for this position

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals group that focuses on finding, mining, processing and marketing the earth\'s mineral resources. We have been in business for more than 140 years and remain focused on the long term. We\'re committed to sustainable and innovative ways to do business, deliver results and build a great work environment. It\'s how we grow - it\'s how you grow.We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It\'s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it\'s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.The Opportunity:We are looking for a Superintendent - Mine Planning to oversee all mine planning activities.Accountabilities will include:

• Oversight of a team of 15-20 mine planners
• Preparation of weekly, monthly, annual (budget), ten year and Life-of-Mine production schedules
• Reconciliation processes
• Pit optimization and design
• Waste dump designs
• Infrastructure (roads, power distribution, dewatering system, etc) design
• Mining equipment fleet planning
• Rehabilitation and closure planning
• Reserve estimation
• Workforce recruitment and development
• Reporting of month end physicals for financial reporting
• Identification of required data for input to planning processes
• Liaison with mine planning stakeholders (geololgy, Geotech, hydrogeology, processing, environment, community, Indigenous partners, government, etc)

The Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) is a leading Canadian producer of iron ore concentrate and iron ore pellets that serves customers worldwide. The company operates a mine, a concentrator and a pelletising plant in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as port facilities in Sept-\xc3\x8eles, Quebec. It also operates a 418 kilometre railroad that links the mine to the port.What the role entails:This role is a great opportunity to lead a diverse team of skilled technical professionals. The role reports to the Manager - Mine Technical Services. In this role you will be responsible for:

• Fostering a safe work environment within the mine planning team
• Fostering inclusion and diversity with the mine planning team
• Developing and mentoring an engaged and empowered mine planning workforce
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure timely access to input data for mine planning tasks and timely production of deliverables
• Ensuring compliance with all internal and regulatory health, safety, environment and community requirements
• Ensuring appropriate governance systems are in place to meet internal and external obligations

What you will need for this roleRequired:

• Bachelor\'s degree (or higher) in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of eight years open pit mine planning experience

Preferred:

• Experience leading a team of mining professionals
• Operational experience
• Canadian Professional Engineer status, or the ability to obtain it
• Project Management experience

Join our global leading business where we empower you to grow, make a difference and implement positive change.Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.If you would like to know more about careers at Rio Tinto, you can like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or join us on LinkedIn.

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