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The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Quebec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades. Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.

This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to our growth in Quebec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Join the Windfall adventure!

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Reporting to the senior construction project engineer, you will be responsible for planning and executing underground construction projects. Based at the Windfall site in northern Quebec, you will work a schedule of 15 days on followed by 13 days off. Transportation, accommodation, and meals provided. 

Duties and responsibilities                                        

Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety and accident prevention standards and implement corrective measures; 

Comply with occupational health and safety and environmental policies and rules at all times and ensure that staff comply with these rules; 

Participate in defining the scope and objectives of underground projects by involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility;

Coordinate internal resources and third-party contractors for project execution;

Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques;

Develop detailed plans to monitor and track project progress;

Perform risk management to minimize project risks;

Monitor project performance;

Achieve budget objectives;

Lead project meetings (planning and follow-up);

Participate in the development of budgets for projects in the coming years;

Plan and supervise the work of CPIs, technicians, and interns in relation to construction projects;

Participate in the approval of execution plans.

Review and approve plans and specifications.

Participate in the design phase of various underground projects.

Monitor the progress of construction sites underground.

Perform any other tasks related to the position of mining engineer that are relevant to the success of the project.

Required qualifications

    Hold a university degree in mining, mechanical, or civil engineering;

    Be a member of the Ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec (OIQ);

    Have five (5) years of experience in the mining industry, including two (2) years in underground construction;

    Have experience in project management;

    Have mining modules 1-2-3-4-5 and 7;

    Hold a valid explosives license;

    Hold a valid Class 5 driver's license.

Technical skills

    Have knowledge of the various processes according to industry standards;

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, etc.), as well as specialized software such as AutoCAD;

    Knowledge of Deswik, Ventsim, Pumpsim, and Inventor software (an asset);

    Good knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to exploration and mining sites.

Basic skills

    Demonstrate rigor in occupational health and safety;

    Have excellent command of French and good knowledge of English;

    Be an excellent communicator;

    Be an excellent team player and demonstrate tact;

    Be flexible and open to change and constructive feedback;

    Have good organizational skills and the ability to recognize priorities;

    Be self-reliant, show initiative, and be able to handle multiple files simultaneously;

    Be rigorous and demonstrate ethics and integrity.

Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both men and women. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.

In accordance with the terms of the Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information (commonly referred to as "Law 25"), Windfall Mining Group undertakes to use your contact information (telephone numbers, e-mail and mailing addresses) solely for the purpose of informing you of the status of your application and notifying you of the next steps in the process.

If necessary, Gold Fields Windfall may communicate your personal information to a third party, in order to pursue your recruitment file, within the limits permitted by law and subject to a confidentiality undertaking by the third party.