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Technical Services Superintendent

@ Baffinland

Nunavut

Full-time10+ years experience
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Overview

Baffinland is hiring a Technical Services Superintendent to lead the Technical Services team at its Mary River iron ore mine on Baffin Island, Nunavut. The role mentors mining professionals, builds mine plans and budgets, and keeps technical and environmental work compliant. The posting describes a full-time position reporting to the Technical Services Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor Technical Services mining professionals
  • Develop mine design, mine plans and budgets for all timeframes
  • Ensure safety standards, procedures and incident investigation
  • Ensure ore quality meets customer product specifications
  • Ensure compliance with waste rock management and environmental regulations

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or geology required
  • P.Eng. licence in Nunavut or ability to transfer, essential
  • At least 10 years in an open pit mine environment
  • 3-5 years supervising mine technical staff
  • Advanced knowledge of CAD, mine scheduling and Acid Rock Drainage

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2026-11-14
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Job details

SenioritySenior
Experience10+ years
Management experience3+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Plant or factory, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyMining engineering, Geology, Finance

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Job description
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 Technical Services Manager, the position is responsible for leading and providing technical mentorship to the mining professionals in the Technical Services team (mining engineers, technicians, surveyors, geologists, etc.), development of budget and mine plans for all timeframes and ensure regulatory compliance for all technical and environmental aspects of the mine.

Main Accountabilities

  • Ensuring work procedures are followed and safety standards are adhered to (risk assessment, incident reporting & investigating, policy & procedures review, MOC, etc.)
  • Mentor and provide performance feedback to team members and in particular to senior professionals.
  • Manage social problems as they occur and administer discipline as required.
  • Develop mine design and mine plans for all timeframes (short range, budget, 5-year and long term), including capital plans and capital justifications.
  • Participate to the Continuous Improvement process and implement opportunities to add value and increase the operations’ efficiency.
  • Analyse equipment and processes capabilities and develop production targets.
  • Ensure compliance to the Quality Management System and that ore quality delivered to customers meet product specifications.
  • Delivery of various plans and technical data to support the Mine and the Supply Chain from mine to port.
  • Ensure compliance to the waste rock management plan and other environmental regulations and standards

Main Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in mining engineering or geology required.
  • Master Degree in mining engineering or geology and/or finance preferred
  • 3-5 years' experience with mine technical staff supervision
  • 5-7 years' experience with developing mine plans and/or budget
  • Atleast 10 years of experience in an open pit mine environment and/or the equivalent
  • P. Eng. license in Nunavut (or the ability to transfer to Nunavut) is essential
  • Advanced knowledge of CAD software and mine scheduling package required
  • Advanced knowledge of mobile equipment capabilities and production systems required
  • Advanced knowledge of Acid Rock Drainage required
  • Intermediate knowledge of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering preferred
  • Experience in mine planning and mine production is essential
  • Strategic thinking and deep understanding of mining production and planning systems is required
  • Experience in data analysis and process optimization is essential
  • Experience in grade control and quality management will be considered an asset
  • Experience with Iron Ore will be considered an asset
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