Director, Engineering & Operations (Quebec City)

Director, Engineering & Operations (Quebec City)

29 Sep
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RiseMe
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Quebec City

29 Sep

RiseMe

Quebec City

Director, Engineering and Operations Toronto, ON (Hybrid) or Remote based in Quebec Company Information Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high-grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario and the Kiena mine in Québec. The Company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage its operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build a growing value-driven gold producer. Wesdome’s newly renovated and modern Corporate office is situated in the heart of downtown Toronto, offering unparalleled convenience and accessibility for professionals. Located in the Financial District near major business hubs, it is well connected to transit (a 5-minute walk to Union Station) and only 25 minutes from Pearson International Airport, as well as restaurants, shopping, sports, entertainment and fitness centres. See below for a summary of Wesdome’s comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. About the Opportunity Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), The Director of Engineering and Operations provides strategic technical leadership and governance across all Wesdome mine sites, ensuring high quality engineering practices, integrated planning systems, and consistent operational execution. The role strengthens long term value creation by driving best practices, developing technical capability, and supporting corporate planning, reserve stewardship, and growth initiatives. About YOU – You Belong Here! You think strategically and know how to execute. You bring robust technical judgment and an operational mindset, with the ability to balance long-term planning, technical standards, and the realities of day-to-day mine operations. You are a credible and collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across site leadership, corporate teams, and technical experts. You communicate clearly and effectively, translating complex technical information into practical recommendations and actionable solutions for senior leaders and operational teams. You bring a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to establish consistent processes, share best practices,



and drive operational excellence across multiple sites. You are committed to developing engineering capability through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing. You are hands-on, adaptable, and accountable, with the ability to move seamlessly between strategic corporate initiatives and practical site-level support Position Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Job Duties Hands-On Technical Support: Provide hands‑on assistance to operations in all areas pertaining to Mining Engineering, including rock mechanics and ground control, ventilation, planning, drilling, and blasting to enhance performance and deliver on best in class practices. Operational Excellence: Process owner of the design, governance, and continuous improvement of the Wesdome Operating Model in conjunction with the site operations and corporate teams. Ensure integrated planning, execution, and feedback systems are clearly defined with role clarity across all operations. Budgeting and Planning: Work collaboratively with mine site leadership to develop annual budgets and life of mine (LOM) plans that align with Wesdome’s strategic objectives. Reserve Updates and Oversight: Provide professional mining guidance and assistance on annual Reserve updates, acting as Qualified Person (QP) in the absence of site expertise. Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate and streamline knowledge sharing between operations to promote best practices and continuous improvement. Professional Development: Actively engage in the professional development of the Corporation’s engineering personnel through coaching and mentoring on industry best practices and standards. Contribution to Corporate Development: Contribute mining engineering insights to Corporate Development reviews and evaluations, supporting property acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A),



and integration activities. Qualifications and Experience Mining Engineering degree; post‑graduate educationis considered an asset. Membership in a recognized professional organization, with P.Eng. or equivalent professional designation required. Minimum 10 years of progressive mining engineering and operations leadership experience, with a strong technical background in underground mining operations. Strong technical expertise in areas such as rock mechanics and ground control, ventilation, mine planning, drilling, blasting, operational reporting, and continuous improvement. Demonstrated experience supporting annual budgeting, life of mine planning, reserve updates, and technical governance across mining operations. Experience leading or supporting large‑scale engineering initiatives, ensuring work is completed safely, effectively, on time, and within budget. Strong understanding of health, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements within a mining environment. Experience partnering with corporate teams on technical reviews, growth initiatives, due diligence, M&A, or integration activities is considered an asset. Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset. Working Conditions / Schedule Location: Open (ON or QC) Type of Hire: Permanent Full-Time Existing vacancy: Yes Travel: Yes, regular travel to sites Other Information To learn more and for additional details about “Why Work with Us” and “Life at Wesdome”, please visit > People and Careers. About our Total Compensation Package Our total compensation package is more than just a great salary. We have established a comprehensive program that takes care of both you and your family that includes: Comprehensive Compensation and Perks Package includes: Market competitive base pay / salary, 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 begins after 3 months) Healthcare spending

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