Manager, Open Pit

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, Colombia and Finland.

Position

Manager, Open Pit, Nunavut

Location and Reporting Structure 

Reporting to the General Manager, Back River, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.

Responsibilities 

•    Lead and supervise open pit mining crews to achieve production targets while fostering a high-performance, accountable work environment.
•    Champion and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards and driving continuous safety improvement initiatives.
•    Manage operations in alignment with approved budgets and mine plans, optimizing productivity and efficiency through best practices and effective workforce utilization.
•    Ensure accurate and timely reporting of personnel, equipment, and operational performance, including regular updates to senior leadership.
•    Collaborate with key stakeholders (Technical Services, Underground Mining, Maintenance) to ensure integrated, efficient, and conflict-free operations.
•    Contribute to short- and long-term planning by providing operational input, identifying risks and gaps, and ensuring teams are equipped with the tools, training, and systems required to perform safely and effectively.

Desired Competencies and Requirements 

•    Ten (10) years of progressive open pit mining experience in leadership roles, including at least five (5) years managing supervisors of large crews (up to 100 personnel) in remote or Arctic environments (considered an asset).
•    Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering (B.Eng.) or Geoscience (B.Sc.), or an equivalent combination of advanced mining leadership experience.
•    Valid Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) Level II Supervisor Certification and Nunavut Open Pit Certification.
•    Strong technical expertise in open pit mining operations (drill and blast, load and haul, heavy equipment fleets), with demonstrated ability to lead large teams and deliver safe, efficient production in remote site conditions. 

Compensation and Benefits

For informational purposes, the annual salary for this role is $220,000.00 plus 20% bonus.

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.

Closing Date

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST July 24th, 2026, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.