General Supervisor – Scheduling
Location: Northern Ontario
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: 4 Days On / 3 Days Off
About the Opportunity
A leading Canadian gold mining company is seeking a General Supervisor – Scheduling to oversee mine scheduling and execution planning at the Macassa Mine.
This role plays a key part in aligning long-term planning with short-term operational delivery, ensuring efficient and predictable production performance.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, the Scheduling General Supervisor will:
Scheduling and Mine Planning
*Develop, maintain, and optimize weekly and 3-month execution plans.
*Develop and maintain rolling 12-month and 18-month production plans.
*Produce the Life of Mine (LOM) schedule aligned with MRMR updates.
*Lead annual MRMR scheduling deliverables including schedule creation and validation.
*Approve and assist with plans for all mine designs and planned production, ensuring delivery within approved guidance.
*Actively review schedules to ensure production, development, and sequencing targets are being met.
*Identify and implement opportunities for schedule optimization and planning improvements.
Execution Support & Operational Integration
*Work closely with Mine Dispatch to ensure weekly and daily schedules are followed.
*Guide dispatch prioritization, sequencing decisions, and troubleshooting of execution constraints.
*Implement schedule changes as required to maintain production targets.
*Collaborate with Mine Operations leadership to ensure schedules are realistic and achievable.
*Develop integrated plans with Maintenance and other departments to minimize conflicts and downtime.
*Lead problem-solving and scheduling meetings when delivery risks are identified.
*Communicate scheduling risks, constraints, and opportunities to the Engineering Superintendent.
Performance Tracking & Reporting
*Track and analyze cycle times, productivity metrics, and schedule adherence.
*Provide data, insights, and trend analysis to support long-term planning.
*Support development of annual budget physicals and cost forecasts.
*Compare planned versus actual performance and identify drivers of variance.
Leadership & Team Development
*Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for mine schedulers and EITs.
*Ensure scheduling staff are properly trained and focused on correct planning priorities.
*Mentor team members to develop technical and operational planning judgment.
*Foster strong collaboration between scheduling, planning, dispatch, and operations teams.
Qualifications
* Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline
* P.Eng. designation or working toward preferred
* 6–10 years of underground mining experience
* Strong experience in mine scheduling and planning tools (e.g., Deswik)
* Strong analytical and decision-making skills
* Ability to collaborate across operations, maintenance, and planning teams
Compensation & Benefits
*Salary: $130,000 – $165,000
*Bonus: 20% target incentive
*Pension / RRSP: 6% employer contribution + 3% match
*Vacation: 3 weeks
*Relocation assistance available
Working Conditions
* Underground mining environment
* 4/3 rotational schedule
* High-impact planning and coordination role
Eligibility
* Must meet employment eligibility requirements
* Subject to site safety standards
How to Apply
* Submit your resume for confidential consideration
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Vacancy Status
* Existing vacancy
AI Disclosure
* We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or select applicants
