At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.
Reporting to the Site Services Manager, the Site Services Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance of the facility by directing the day to day activities of the Site Services team, including labour, operators, planning and training. The Supervisor is responsible for operation of the water treatment facilities, waste management, maintenance of the site roads and airstrip, flight operations, site fuel transfers, freight and equipment hauling.
Ensure that all work is performed in a manner that conforms to all site safety policies and procedures, recognizing personnel who consistently meet or exceed expectations.
Develop safe work procedures and provide technical/operational input into maintenance and operations procedures and systems.
Assist in the development and implementation of strategies and operating plans for the site services group, that take into account targets and related actions for improvement in incident prevention, environmental performance, production, output quality, production costs, and capital expenditures.
As directed by the Site Service Superintendent, assist in the recruitment and personnel training for the site services department.
Provide leadership to the team by scheduling, establishing objectives, providing work direction and performance feedback, and delivering disciplinary actions for a safe and effective operation at all mine site facilities.
Identify increasing maintenance costs for pieces of equipment and if merited participate in preparing cost justification reports to support sustaining capital expenditures to replace items.
Analyze trends in safety, environment, maintenance and quality performance, as well as the consumption of resources, and implement actions to address negative variances, or to take advantage of opportunities as they arise.
Monitor production performance to ensure that processes are in place both to maintain department and equipment to sustain/build productive capability, and to meet the targets outlined in the Business Plan.
Build the capability for continuous improvement while balancing the allocation of resources to optimize the treatment of all inputs from the ‘supplier’ and meet quantity and quality output requirements for the internal and/or external ‘customer’.
Contribute to the LOMs plans by contributing to the 5-year plan as it relates to cost reduction and sustaining capital requirements.
This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required.
High School Diploma
Minimum five (5) years of experience in a supervisory/management role
Minimum five (5) years of remote site experience
Communication skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal, for conveying ideas, instructions, and information to colleagues, external parties, and superiors.
Leadership/Management skills Ability to organise and direct workflow, operations, and employees to meet company goals. Ability to motivate others, provide guidance, and set team direction, while creating an environment that lets employees work efficiently and productively
Teamwork/Collaboration skills Ability to actively participate in a team, encourage co-operation, and be aware of the needs of others. Ability to share information and support other team members, and prioritise team goals over individual goals.
Results/ Quality Orientation skills Sets high but achievable standards for self and others. Seeks opportunities to improve process and outcomes. Constantly reviews performance to identify areas to develop.
Planning skills Ability to set priorities, plan the efficient use of resources, responds effectively to unforeseen events and achieve results in a quality, timely, and cost-effective way.
Time Management/Organisation skills Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure that work is completed effectively and deadlines are met.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Mining
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