Workplace Type: Onsite
About Newmont
At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
About Red Chris
Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House
At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.
Your Impact
Red Chris is now recruiting for the position of Manager-Operations Readiness with a competitive base salary between $170,000-240,000 with an additional short-term and long term incentives. The offered base salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies.
As the Manager, Business Readiness, you'll lead the planning and execution of critical readiness activities to ensure a smooth transition from project development to full operational success. Your leadership will drive collaboration across teams to deliver safe, efficient, and well-integrated operational outcomes.
Essential Duties
- Lead the development of scope, schedule and budget for the Business Readiness to support the Functional areas (that include mining, maintenance and process Operations amongst all other functions).
- Provide effective collaboration between the Operations team and the Project team to integrate operational and maintenance needs into the plant design for optimal operability and maintainability.
- Ensure that all Functional area managers are guided and united in accomplishing the Business Readiness project deliverables according to Global standards.
- Offer professional guidance and specialized insights on critical aspects of Newmont's business operations and the Investment Process to assist the Project Director with various evaluations such as third-party independent reviews, Global Project functional peer reviews, technical reviews, Value Assurance reviews, and more.
- Offer guidance and expertise to address risks and opportunities related to cross-functional teams and tasks, which may range in complexity. Establish strong connections with Global Functional Leads and leverage advanced project management skills to guarantee effective problem-solving.
- Coordinate cross-functional team meetings to create Stage 4 Business Readiness plans and establish commissioning, start-up, and ramp-up strategies. Collaborate with Project Functional Leads and the Project Director to address any necessary corrective actions.
- Monitor the incorporation of Corporate, Regional and Site operating standards in Business Readiness plans and activities and provide quality checks until transfer to operations.
- Provide Business Readiness & Process Ops/Maintenance technical expertise to the Red Chris Block Cave
- Confirm compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and company policies throughout the business readiness process.
- Monitoring Progress: Tracking the progress of readiness activities and making necessary adjustments.
Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field; advanced business training is a plus.
• Experience: Extensive background in corporate, engineering, or operations within large-scale mining projects.
• Proven leadership experience guiding technical teams or consultants.
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of mining processes, project risk management, and operational readiness.
Your Work Environment
• This role is site-based with regular interaction across corporate, regional, and site teams.
• Expect a dynamic environment that requires adaptability, collaboration, and strategic thinking.
At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.
We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!
