Posted 24 months ago
Mine Superintendent
@ Baffinland Iron Mines
Nunavut
Overview
Baffinland Iron Mines is hiring a Mine Superintendent to oversee the safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of all mining activities at its Mary River Property on Baffin Island, Nunavut. The role involves daily field audits, incident investigation, crew mentoring and coordination with maintenance, planning and technical teams. The position is site-based with a 13-hour day schedule over three-week rotations, with travel benefits, site premiums, health and dental coverage, and pension participation.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure safety standards and work procedures are followed on site
- Conduct daily field audits and investigate incidents
- Mentor supervisors and manage crew balance and training
- Develop operational plans and support the annual budget
- Coordinate with maintenance, planning and technical teams
Requirements summary:
- Five years of supervisory or equivalent experience
- Ten years of open pit mining experience
- Two years of drill and blast experience
- Professional Shift Boss Ticket in Nunavut
- Ability to work at temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius
- Ability to sustain 13-hour days for three weeks
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · icims
- Employer posting date
- 2024-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Shift Boss Ticket |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Baffinland Iron Mines
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Canadian mining company of the highest grade of direct shipped iron ore in the world. Mary River site, Baffin Island, NU
Full company description
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. About Baffinland: Baffinland’s Head Office is located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. In addition to its head office, Baffinland maintains a year-round presence at its exploration camp at the Mary River site, and community liaison offices in Iqaluit, Igloolik, Pond Inlet, Sanirajak, Clyde River, and Arctic Bay. Baffinland’s engineering and environmental teams have a wealth of Arctic development experience.
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 819
- Reported office locations
- 360 Oakville Place Drive, Suite 300, Oakville, Ontario L6H 6K8, CA
- 71.1831˚N, 79.3500˚W, Mary River, Nunavut, CA
- Other recorded names
- Baffinland Iron Mines
- Baffinland
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Oakville, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1986 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 31 |
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Mission for this Position
About Us
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 Manager of Mine Operations, the Mine Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient and cost effective operations of all mining activities, including development work, drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, dewatering and project work; as well as detailed coordination with Mine Maintenance and Planning, Technical Services and all downstream Operations departments.
Main Accountabilities
• Ensuring work procedures are followed and safety standards are adhered to (risk assessment, incident reporting & investigating, policy & procedures review, MOC, etc.). • Complete field audits, inspections and interactions daily to ensure adherence to policy’s, procedures and safe work practices are followed. • Investigate incidents and ensure corrective actions are executed to mitigate hazards working toward a goal of zero harm. • Mentor and provide performance feedback and development to team members and supervisors. Monitor crew balance and ensure training requirements are met. • Review payroll and flight planning to ensure accuracy. • Development, review of operational plans to ensure capability and delivery. • Work with technical teams to provide input to operational plans and designs. Review designs and processes and optimize to fit operational needs, communicate plans and review progress with supervisors. • Manage social problems as they occur and in consultation with Human Resources, administer feedback and progressive discipline as required. • Support the development of the annual budget and 5-year operating / capital plans. Develop capital justifications. • Monitor the operating and capital expenditures. • Participate to the Continuous Improvement process and implement initiatives to add value and increase the operations’ efficiency. • Supports asset integrity reviews and development of action plans to address operational and mechanical issues. • Support development of the department's annual execution plan with area specific goals and objectives.
• Provide input and work collaboratively with peers and other departments to achieve safety, production and cost targets. • This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required.
Main Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering is considered an asset
- Professional Shift Boss Ticket in Nunavut
- five (5) years of experience in a supervisory or equivalent role
- ten (10) years of open pit mining experience
- Two (2) years of experience directly related to open pit drill and blast activity’s
- Experience operating equipment or deep understanding of mobile equipment fundamentals
- Ability to work in extreme low temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius
- Ability to sustain work days of 13 hours for a three week period
Compensation
Compensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland’s approved compensation framework and current market conditions. Final compensation will be determined based on:
- Relevant education and certifications
- Related training and experience
- Internal equity considerations
This site-based role is eligible for participation in the travel benefits, site premiums, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and pension participation.
Eligibility & Hiring Consideration
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
In accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations.
Baffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.
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