Hays Recruitment in proud partnership with Gold Fields

Your new company

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is in northern Québec. 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 the global growth of our operations and in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Join the Windfall adventure!

Your new role

You will be overseeing the comprehensive development of project scope, budget, and schedules for surface water management within a dynamic gold mining operation. Lead efforts to ensure unwavering compliance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols, fostering a culture of operational excellence and environmental responsibility.

Leverage your expertise to strategically manage and allocate resources, driving efficiency and achieving optimal project outcomes. Design and implement innovative engineering, procurement, and construction strategies that align with project goals, delivering impactful results while meeting ambitious objectives.

Promote a collaborative and communicative work environment by fostering seamless interaction among engineering, procurement, and construction teams. Define and articulate scope requirements for functional teams, ensuring every aspect of scope, cost, and schedule is meticulously addressed and effectively managed for project success.

What you'll need to succeed

• 8 to 10+ years of experience in mining and project management
• Ability to oversee development of project scope, budget and schedule in surface water management within the gold mining operation
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (Project management qualifications highly regarded)
• Registered with the Quebec Order of Engineers (OIQ)
• Bilingual (able to communicate with clients and stakeholders in English and French)
• Project management skills in developing scopes, costs and schedules
• High degree of business acumen
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale projects
• Leadership qualities to motivate and guide engineering, procurement and construction teams
• Collaborative skills to work with functions and other areas in scope delivery
• Ability to conduct thorough site inspections and evaluations
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting for performance assessment

What you'll get in return

• Highly competitive compensation
• Collective insurance plan
• RRSP
• And much more!

What you need to do now

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