Superintendent surveying

Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Red Chris is an open-pit copper-gold mine in the famous Golden Triangle of northern British Columbia, situated on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. As a fly-in, fly-out operation, Red Chris is reached via charter flights from multiple locations in BC and Alberta, with teams working on a rotational schedule. Currently an active open-pit producer, Red Chris is poised for an exciting transformation - we are developing a high-value underground block cave that will extend the mine’s life for decades and unlock even more resources. The remote location fosters a close-knit “camp” community where safety and teamwork come first. Working at Red Chris offers an adventurous career at the frontier of mining innovation, with the opportunity to shape a major expansion while enjoying the natural beauty of northern Canada. Our team values strong partnerships with local First Nations and is committed to operating in a safe, inclusive and environmentally responsible way.

Your Contribution Superintendent, Mine Surveying

Red Chris Block Cave Project
Dease Lake, British Columbia, Canada

Join Newmont and Shape the Future of Block Cave Mining

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are leaders in responsible mining. As the Red Chris Block Cave Project advances toward becoming one of the largest underground mining operations in North America, we are seeking an experienced and visionary Superintendent, Mine Surveying to establish and lead our underground survey function.

This is a unique opportunity to build the systems, standards, governance, and team capabilities that will support the development, construction, and operational success of a world-class block cave mine. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering accurate spatial data, survey control, and monitoring systems that enable safe and efficient underground operations.

Your Contribution

As Superintendent, Mine Surveying, you will lead all surveying activities that provide accurate, reliable, and timely spatial information to support mine development, infrastructure construction, and operational decision-making.

You will be responsible for establishing survey standards, governance frameworks, control networks, quality assurance systems, and modern surveying technologies that support one of Canada's most significant underground mining developments.

Working collaboratively with Technical Services, Operations, Projects, Construction, and Contractor partners, you will ensure surveying practices meet operational requirements while promoting safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.

As Part of Our Team, You Will As Part of Our Team, You Will

• Lead and oversee all underground surveying activities, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, reporting, and governance.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks supporting underground mine development and infrastructure construction.
• Develop survey standards, procedures, quality assurance programs, and management operating systems.
• Partner with Mine Planning, Geotechnical Engineering, Operations, Construction, and Infrastructure teams to deliver surveying solutions that support project execution.
• Implement and optimize modern survey technologies, including LiDAR scanning, laser scanning, drones, digital twins, deformation monitoring systems, and advanced spatial data platforms.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, mentoring, and professional development for survey personnel.
• Build and develop a high-performing survey team capable of supporting life-of-mine requirements.
• Monitor survey schedules, budgets, resources, and contractor performance to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional survey standards, and risk management practices.
• Support the recruitment and development of survey talent, including community-based training opportunities and local workforce development initiatives.

Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role Prerequisites for Success in This RoleRequired Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in underground mine surveying within a hard rock mining environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing survey teams and technical survey functions.
• Strong knowledge of survey control, underground construction surveying, deformation monitoring, and spatial data management.
• Experience establishing survey governance, standards, procedures, and quality management systems.
• Strong understanding of survey regulations, engineering requirements, and professional practice standards.
• Proven ability to manage survey resources, budgets, project schedules, and stakeholder relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Professional Surveyor or equivalent professional designation in British Columbia or another recognized mining jurisdiction.
• Experience in block cave, sublevel cave, or other large-scale underground mining operations.
• Experience supporting major underground development, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Expertise with:
  • Deswik
  • Surpac
  • Vulcan
  • Leapfrog
  • AutoCAD
  • GIS platforms
  • GeoSLAM
  • LiDAR technologies
  • Point cloud processing platforms
  • Drone surveying solutions
  • Deformation monitoring systems

Leadership Competencies

• Strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to technical excellence.
• Ability to balance short-term operational requirements with long-term strategic objectives.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What Will Make You Stand Out

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of successfully leading surveying functions within large-scale underground mining, infrastructure, or construction projects.

You have demonstrated success:

• Establishing underground survey control networks.
• Building survey governance frameworks and operating systems.
• Introducing modern surveying technologies and digital workflows.
• Improving survey accuracy, data quality, and operational efficiency.
• Leading teams through complex project development and operational growth.
• Supporting large-scale underground mine development programs.
• Experience supporting block cave or mass mining operations will be considered a significant asset.

Your Work Environment Your Work Environment

• Based at the Red Chris Mine in northwest British Columbia.
• Permanent leadership position supporting the Red Chris Block Cave Project.
• Hybrid rotational schedule.
• Regular field engagement in underground and surface operating environments.
• Close collaboration with Technical Services, Operations, Construction, Infrastructure, and Project teams.
• Direct leadership responsibility for survey personnel and future growth of the survey function.

Why Newmont?

This role offers the rare opportunity to build and shape the surveying function for a world-class block cave project from the ground up.

As Red Chris advances from development into construction and production ramp-up, your work will directly influence the safety, efficiency, and long-term success of one of the most significant underground mining projects in North America. You will have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy through the systems, standards, technology, and people you develop.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we're committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you're passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont

Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: [email protected]