Hays Recruitment in proud partnership with Gold Fields

Your new company

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located 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 start-up 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 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 oversee the development of project scope, budget, and schedule for electrical, instrumentation, and control systems within the mining operation. This role involves ensuring strict compliance with engineering standards, regulations, and safety protocols. You will manage and allocate resources efficiently to optimize project execution. Additionally, you will develop and implement robust engineering, procurement, and construction strategies to achieve project goals and objectives.

Your responsibilities will also include exercising risk management, producing comprehensive reports, and reviewing and evaluating engineering designs, construction strategies, and project control outputs. This multifaceted role is essential for maintaining the integrity and success of our projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

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 electrical, instrumentation, and control systems within the 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)
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, instrumentation engineering, or a related field
• 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
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Project management qualifications highly regarded

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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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.