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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.
Red Chris is a gold and copper mine located in the Tahltan Territory, northern British Columbia. The mine has been in operation since 2015 and has been operated by Newmont since 2023.
Red Chris is now transitioning from open pit mining to underground block caving—an advanced mining method that extends mine life while reducing environmental impact. This transformation represents one of Canada’s most significant underground mining developments and introduces new technical complexity, large-scale underground infrastructure, and opportunities to implement world-class systems and practices.
Newmont is committed to working in partnership with the Tahltan Nation and local communities, ensuring the project delivers lasting environmental, social, and economic benefits while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.
As Superintendent, Geology – Block Cave, you will lead geological activities that support the successful development and operation of Red Chris’ underground block cave.
This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality geological programs—including grade control, geological modelling, reconciliation, and geo-metallurgy—ensuring alignment with underground mine planning and operational requirements.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team and play a critical role in integrating geological data into decision-making, helping to optimize resource recovery, minimize risk, and support safe, efficient block cave operations.
- Lead and develop the Geology team, fostering a strong safety culture, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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Design and implement grade control programs, including drilling, sampling, QA/QC, geological interpretation, and reporting aligned with block cave requirements.
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Oversee the development and continuous update of 3D geological models to support underground mine planning.
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Deliver mine-to-mill reconciliation processes from a geological perspective, ensuring integration with site-wide reconciliation systems.
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Lead geo-metallurgical programs that support resource optimization and de-risking strategies.
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Manage geological budgets, consultants, and contractors, ensuring delivery to scope, safety, and quality standards.
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Oversee ore control activities and ensure accurate, timely geological data to support operations.
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Support mineral resource and reserve definition and act as a Qualified Person where applicable.
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Collaborate closely with mining, processing, technical services, and MRM teams to align geological inputs with operational plans.
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Drive risk management and continuous improvement initiatives across geological systems, processes, and workflows.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related discipline.
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Extensive experience in mine geology, including grade control, geological modelling, and reconciliation.
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Proven leadership experience managing and developing technical teams.
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Strong expertise in drilling, sampling, QA/QC, geological interpretation, and reporting.
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Experience with geo-metallurgy, risk management, and business improvement practices.
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Experience in contractor and project management.
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Strong collaboration and influencing skills across multidisciplinary teams.
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Professional designation (P.Geo) and ability to act as a Qualified Person is preferred.
This role will support the Red Chris Block Cave Project located in northern British Columbia.
The position is fly-in fly-out and operates on a rotational schedule of 15 days on and 13 days off.
You will work in a remote, high-altitude mining environment, supporting the development and execution of a large-scale underground mining project.
Newmont provides coordinated transportation to and from site through designated marshalling points located in:
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Vancouver
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Kelowna
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Calgary
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Smithers
Travel arrangements are coordinated to ensure safe and reliable access to site.
While on site, accommodations and services include:
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Comfortable accommodations
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Nutritious meals
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Wi-Fi and entertainment
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Fitness facilities
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Recreational amenities
Why Join Newmont
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Competitive salary aligned with experience and qualifications
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Comprehensive benefits
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Defined Contribution Pension Plan
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Professional development opportunities
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Opportunity to work on one of Canada’s most significant underground mining projects
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Commitment to safety, inclusion, and partnership with the Tahltan Nation
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.
The expected salary range for this role is CA$148,900 - 198,500 . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
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!
