General Manager, Back River

The Company

B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project under construction in northern Canada, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Columbia and Finland. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 970,000 and 1,075,000 ounces in 2025.

General Manager, Back River

The General Manager, Back River is the designated legal Mine Manager and responsible for all aspects of the Goose Mine and Marine Laydown Area operations; including but not limited to, mining, production, maintenance, supply chain, logistics, support services and site capital projects. The role will lead site management and be ultimately accountable for achieving production targets, managing budgets, maintaining a healthy and productive workplace culture and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.  This role will work closely with our Indigenous & Northern Affairs and Corporate teams to ensure the operation maintains positive and productive relationships with Kitikmeot communities, Inuit Associations, and Governments.

Primary 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 Qualifications: 

• 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

B2Gold offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge and skills, plus a comprehensive benefit package for employees and their eligible dependents

Other

B2Gold requires employees to be fully vaccinated (and maintain fully vaccinated status), subject to applicable human-rights related exemptions and availability in candidate's home country.

B2Gold 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 values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Corp.; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested candidates are kindly requested not to contact the hiring manager directly.

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