Job Description

Operations Supervisor - Product Handling

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Join our global leading business offering outstanding leadership development Based in the beautiful outdoor and family-oriented community of Labrador City, NL Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available. Relocation assistance is provided, if applicable

About the role

Finding better ways(TM) to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a

Supervisor, Product Handling

to provide support and leadership to our diverse team of operational personnel. You will be responsible for the day activities of the Product Handling Team, supporting the Loadout to achieve our goals in safety, production and cost. This role is a great opportunity to effectively execute our daily / weekly planned targets from an operational perspective. This position is a 7 on 7 off working schedule.


Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well.



With signature leadership training programmes, growing and developing is more than an opportunity - it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.



Reporting to the Superintendent Product Handling, you will:

Actively participate in IOC's safety program and role model appropriate behaviors (CRM auditing, group safety talks, planned general inspections, accident / investigation, etc.) Participate in daily CRM focused meetings and identify critical risks to personnel. In this role you will be responsible as a "driving force" for CRM implementation in the Operational Team Ensure Team members work safely and follow all safety regulations and standards and provide feedback when necessary Participate in daily and weekly Production Management Cycle activities to develop and execute our operational plans Provide area expertise and support to ongoing operational and improvement projects in the area Work closely with area Operations and Asset Management Teams to ensure that both production and reliability priorities are achieved


Please note: Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available. Relocation assistance is provided if applicable.

What you'll bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team College level diploma or equivalent experience is required Minimum of 3 years of experience in an operational context Must have a strong, demonstrated commitment to safety Must demonstrate a style of participative management in problem solving Must possess good communication skills - written and oral, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to effectively interface with others Computer literacy in MS Office applications We actively encourage applications from women and Indigenous People 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

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 (for more information, click here: Rio Tinto Top Employer 2025) and one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for Young People (for more information, click here: Rio Tinto Top Employer for young people).

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.

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 - 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.

Chaque voix compte

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.