Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in Mining & Energy - January 20 issue

Mining and Energy is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

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Mining and Energy magazine has selected 10 career opportunities from leading companies throughout Canada to feature as our Top Jobs of the Week.  This is only a small selection of the 100’s of jobs available in the mining and energy sectors.

Operations Supervisors—Kitimat

We are looking for Operations Supervisors to lead and develop a high performing team whilst fostering a strong safety culture and building capabilities. This includes supervision of all area personnel and accountability for all area resources. The supervisors’ main focus is to lead the safe, efficient and sustainable production of Aluminium. These roles are based in Kitimat, BC, a family-oriented community based in the heart of the Northern British Columbia wilderness. Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company. [email protected]

Miner—Goderich Mine, Ontario

These positions, reporting to the Production Supervisor, will be responsible for the production and processing of salt underground. Working as part of a team, these positions are critical to meeting daily production targets at the Goderich Mine. Compass Minerals is a leading provider of essential minerals that solve nature's challenges, including salt for winter roadway safety and other consumer, industrial and agricultural uses, and specialty plant nutrition minerals that improve the quality and yield of crops. If interested and qualified, please apply online at www.CompassMinerals.com

General Manager (GM), Klondex Mines Ltd—Bissett, MB

This is a permanent position with managerial responsibility and accountability for Operations, Engineering, Geology, Safety and Projects as well as the coordination of all support activities (e.g. maintenance, process, administrative, and materials management). Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Mining, is required, with post graduate study considered favorably. Twenty (20) years minimum mining industry experience required, that includes previous general management roles. For more details and to apply: http://www.klondexmines.com/contact-us

Mine Operations Shift Foreman—Atlin, BC

Reporting to the Mine Manager, the Mine Operations Shift Foreman is accountable for assigning work and supervising production crews of approximately 2-5 people to ensure production objectives for the build out of a drain tunnel and to establish the main portal for an underground placer mine. Once in production, objectives include harvesting ore and establishing waste areas in a safe and cost effective manner. Sector Resources Canada, Ltd (“SRCL”) is a private resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with its focus on the extraction of gold from the Spruce Creek underground placer reserve located in Atlin, BC. For more information on Sector, please visit www.sectorresources.ca or [email protected]

Shift Supervisor, Tailings—Fort Hills, Wood Buffalo, Alberta

Are you looking for an exciting career working on our world-class Fort Hills mining project? Reporting to the manager, tailings operations, you will be responsible for defining the facility scopes of work, participating in the development and implementation of operating and maintenance strategies, and preparing detailed deliverables to support sustaining operations and maintenance programs. Fort Hills is being developed in a joint venture between Suncor, Total and Teck Resources, and Suncor is the site operator. http://www.suncor.com—careers

Crude Oil Facility Specialist—Calgary

Reporting directly to the Manager, Crude Oil Logistics and Marketing, the Crude Oil Facility Specialist will manage equity and customer oil from a crude oil marketing perspective. Newalta is a leading provider of innovative engineered environmental solutions that enable customers to reduce disposal while enhancing the recycling and the recovery of valuable resources from oil and gas exploration and production waste streams. www.newalta.com/careers

Underground Mine Foreman—Snow Lake, MB

We offer a competitive salary, and benefits package, including pension, retiree benefits and employee share purchase plan. Hudbay also offers a relocation assistance package. Responsible for the effective utilization of manpower and equipment in order to meet the day to day operational, safety and production goals of the mine. Ensures compliance to company approved policies and operating procedures. Hudbay Minerals Inc. is a Canadian integrated mining company with operations, development properties and exploration activities across the Americas principally focused on the discovery, production and marketing of base and precious metals. http://www.hudbayminerals.com/English/Careers/default.aspx

Operations Supervisor—Calgary, AB

Northwest Tank Lines is a family owned, oil and gas transportation company operating in Western Canada and the USA. Currently we are hiring an Operations Supervisor to join our Calgary office. In this full-time Operations role the successful applicant will be highly process driven with strong problem resolution and logistical coordination skills. Our Operations team works on a 5 day schedule which includes alternating weekend days. We work in a friendly, dynamic team environment and are searching for a progressive candidate to help grow Northwest Tank Lines through continuous improvement and innovation. http://nwtlcareers.ca/

Pilot/Operator—Fort St. John

We are currently accepting resumes to fill upcoming positions in our Production Department. We service various locations including Drayton Valley, Whitecourt, Grande Prairie, Edson, Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House, Grande Cache, Medicine Hat, Manning, Fox Creek, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, among others.  The Pilot/Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of company rotary wing aircraft while transporting passengers and equipment to various locations. They are also responsible to safely monitor the operations of remote facilities, as well as performing and/or reporting any maintenance and repairs required. For more information, visit www.opsmobil.com – careers

Plant Operator—Dawson Creek, BC

The Operator will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Cutbank Ridge Partnership (CRP) Sweet Gas Plant, working under the general direction of the Operations Lead. The Operator will possess and utilize the knowledge, experience, soft skills and technical skills to supervise and work with maintenance group; assist the Operations Lead in the safe and effective start-up of the sweet gas plant following all governmental protocols stated in the BCOGC operating permit and BCSA Regulations, monitoring plant safety, environmental programs, and production targets to ensure company goals are being met according to Encana policy, constitution and practice standards. www.encana.com/careers

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