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Stockpile and Shiploading Supervisor Jobs in Iqaluit at Baffinland Iron Mines

Mission for this Position:


About Us
At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won’t find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.
Reporting to the Ship Loading Superintendent, the Stockpile and Shiploading Supervisor is accountable for daily operations at the Shiploader and Stockpile (Ore Pad). The Supervisor leads crews to comply with safety plans, and ensures policies and procedures are followed.

Main Accountabilities:

  • To promote safety at all times and ensure due diligence is taken.
  • Daily supervision of ore stacking/inventory management operations.
  • Daily supervision of ore reclaiming operation and ship loading operations during shipping season.
  • Meet objectives and comply with; safety plans, incident reporting process, policy/procedure reviews, etc.
  • Using practical judgment within the limits set by the Manager, to manage social problems as they occur.
  • Mentor and provide performance feedback to team members. Coach and counsel employees on the standards of behavior, and take corrective actions as required including discipline.
  • Provide input and work collaboratively with peers and other departments to achieve production and maintenance goals including preventative maintenance schedules and inspections. Also ensure electrical installations are as per requirements.
  • To ensure the smooth operations of the ship loader working with the Maintenance supervisor and planning during the shutdowns and emergency repairs as well as the stacking season.
  • To be the liaison between the dock foreman and Port control officers in order to dock and load the ships in a safe and productive manner.
  • To provide leadership for the Ship loader and reclaiming crews.
  • Oversee and assess the competency and proficiency of the Ore Pad lead hand by mentoring and, coaching and counselling.
  • Leads Tool Box Talks and covers the daily memo as well as ensures any near misses, concerns or pertinent incidents are reviewed. Plans day to day work instructions. To promote safe tons at all times.
  • To assess crew members and evaluate their training requirements.
  • Required to report on production targets and daily performance as well as KPIs and other reports as required by Management including time sheets /payroll (ADP) for contractors and BIM staff.
  • Fills in for the Shiploader Superintendent as required.
  • Work in artic conditions
  • Physically able to use all standard hand tools and lifting up to 25 kg.
  • No Holliday’s are allowed to be taken during the shipping season
  • Ensure work progression by dealing with issues as required

Main Qualifications:

  • High school diploma
  • Minimum one (1) year of supervisory experience
  • Experience operating heavy equipment
  • Experience with mining will be is an asset
  • Experience working in a remote, arctic environment is an asset
  • Experience working with SAP is an asset
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

  • Digital Literacy skills: Knowledge of digital tools and technology. Proficient with standard office software such as Microsoft Office.
  • Communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal, for conveying ideas, instructions, and information to colleagues, external parties, and superiors.
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness skills: Ability to influence the views and behaviour of others through persuasion and encouragement and manage conflict or other sensitive issues tactfully and effectively. Ability to adapt behaviour to a wide range of people.
  • Leadership/Management skills: Ability to organise and direct workflow, operations, and employees to meet company goals. Ability to motivate others, provide guidance, and set team direction, while creating an environment that lets employees work efficiently and productively.
  • Time Management/Organisation skills: Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure that work is completed effectively and deadlines are met.
  • Planning skills: Ability to set priorities, plan the efficient use of resources, responds effectively to unforeseen events and achieve results in a quality, timely, and cost-effective way.
  • Problem Solving/ Decision Making skills: Ability to define a problem; determine the cause of the problem; identify, prioritize, and reach logical conclusions, and decide on appropriate plan of action.

Job Location: Milne Inlet Site [Port], NU, Canada

Title: Stockpile and Shiploading Supervisor

Company: Baffinland Iron Mines

Location: Iqaluit

 

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