About the Role The Mining Manager is responsible for overseeing all underground mining development and production activities to ensure the safe, stable, and efficient delivery of ore to the mill in alignment with weekly and monthly plans derived from budget. The role drives operational discipline, execution of mine plans, grade control, effective personnel and equipment utilization, and cost performance while ensuring compliance with Ontario mining regulations, company standards, and environmental requirements.
Key Responsibilities Lead the execution of short, medium, and long‑term underground mine production plans aligned with operational and business objectives.
Ensure planned ore tonnage and grade are delivered to the processing plant in accordance with mill requirements.
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production performance against established targets and KPIs.
Adjust production schedules to address operational constraints, geotechnical conditions, ventilation limitations, and personnel / equipment availability.
Coordinate underground loading, hauling, development, and ore control activities.
Ensure effective ore blending and alignment between underground production and mill feed requirements.
Champion a strong safety culture focused on achieving zero harm across all underground mining activities.
Ensure compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, mining regulations, company policies, and site procedures.
Lead incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action initiatives.
Promote adherence to protected work practices, SOPs, and operational standards underground.
Support environmental compliance initiatives including water management, ventilation controls, waste management, and dust suppression.
Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, superintendents, and underground production teams.
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability across all shifts.
Ensure effective communication and shift handovers between operations teams.
Foster a culture of ownership, teamwork, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.




Drive short‑interval control practices to proactively manage production performance and operational deviations.
Optimize utilization and availability of underground mobile mining equipment.
Collaborate closely with maintenance and engineering teams to maximize fleet reliability and productivity.
Ensure effective workforce planning and personnel deployment to meet operational requirements.
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement productivity‑improvement initiatives.
Manage underground mining production costs in alignment with budget targets and cost‑per‑tonne objectives.
Monitor and control consumption of key operating inputs including fuel, explosives, ground support, and other consumables.
Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cost‑tracking activities.
Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities without compromising safety, quality, or production performance.
Ensure mining activities comply with mine design, stope sequencing, and grade control requirements.
Work collaboratively with geology, engineering, and survey teams to minimize dilution and ore loss.
Ensure proper ore/waste segregation and underground stockpile management.
Support strategies that maintain consistent mill feed quality and optimize recovery.
Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
Monitor and report key performance indicators related to safety, production, costs, equipment utilization, and quality.
Ensure compliance with mine plans, permits, and statutory reporting obligations.
Participate in audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions as required.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and mine‑to‑mill performance.




Promote operational discipline and adherence to standards across all underground activities.
Support continuous‑improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
Required Qualifications Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering or significant operational experience.
Minimum 10‑15 years of underground mining experience, preferably within underground gold mining operations.
Minimum 5 years in a leadership or management role within underground mining.
Strong understanding of underground mining methods, mine planning execution, ventilation, ground control, and production processes.
Supervisory or leadership development training preferred.
Working Conditions & Schedule Location: Eagle River Mine Complex
Shift / Hours: 10 hours
Schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off
Type of hire: Permanent, Full‑time
Existing vacancy: Yes
Compensation & Benefits Market‑competitive base pay commensurate with experience and qualifications
Annual performance‑based bonus opportunity
Access to comprehensive extended health and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents beginning on day 1 of employment (short‑term disability coverage after 3 months)
Healthcare spending account
Wellness benefit as an annual incentive
RRSP matching
Training, development and education supports
Travel allowances
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Long‑term Incentive Plan
Vacation plus statutory holidays
Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Awareness Month
Family Day and annual holiday events
Local community partnerships
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Wesdome is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to responsible mining practices and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or Aboriginal status.
Application Eligibility To be eligible for this position, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada without any additional sponsorship support from Wesdome.

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📌 Mining Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Wesdome Gold Mines
📍 Ontario