General Manager, Back River

Location:

Nunavut, CA

Location and Reporting Structure

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Operations & COO, this position will be based at the Back River site, Canada.

Responsibilities

Manage all mine-based functions through the Operations Managers, Heads of Departments, Specialist Professionals, Contractors and Sub-contractors;
Oversee the Marine Laydown Area (MLA) functions; through the Director, including Winter Ice Road (WIR) construction, operations and transportation of goods and materials. MLA activities will also include oversight of the Sealift operations; including maritime security and fuel offloads. Both activities require a key focus on contractor relationships, whilst maintaining performance standards;
Direct people, financial, and equipment resources effectively to achieve operational objectives within budgetary constraints;
Support policies, programs and initiatives related, not only to minimum compliance, but to the spirit and intent of our Inuit Impact Benefits Agreement (IIBA), and effectively engage and liaise with all stakeholders;
Develop and execute strategic plans, in collaboration with the SVP & COO or their designate, optimize production efficiency, minimize costs, and maximize profitability in alignment with B2Gold Nunavut’s goals;
Monitor production activities to meet or exceed production targets and quality standards;
Lead a strong safety culture throughout the operation by implementing and enforcing safety programs, policies and practices;
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard personnel, assets, and reputation; and
Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and permits. Implement strategies to minimize the environmental and ecological impact of mining operations and champion sustainable mining practices and initiatives to promote responsible resource management

Desired Competencies and Requirements

Twenty (20) years in progressively responsible leadership roles within the mining industry, with a minimum of five (5) years in an operations managerial capacity, supervising Department Heads, in a remote mining FIFO environment. Experience with marine shipping as well as the construction, maintenance and transportation on ice roads;
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s level preferred) in mine engineering, geology, business administration, or logistics;
A current professional qualification related to vocational background e.g.) P.Eng, P.Geo, P. Log, PMP, or related designation;
Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to build and maintain a results- orientated culture.
Proven experience working with Indigenous Impact Benefits Agreements, preferably in the Canadian Arctic.

Compensation and Benefits

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.

Application and Contact Information

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.