Chief Operating Officer (Mining)
Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, this valued and critical position will report directly to the dynamic, technically-savvy CEO who will mentor and work closely with the incumbent.
Duties
The COO’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following
Day to day execution of the continued development of the Company’s existing assets through feasibility to project financing, construction and eventual production;
Lead detailed assessment and analysis to help to identify, negotiate and acquire complementary assets within regions within which it currently operates and other mining-friendly jurisdictions which are expected to deliver long term value;
Work with Chairman and CEO to set the strategic vision for achieving the Company’s long term goals, contributing to the strategic planning process for the Company, including leading technical analysis in respect of asset development and potential acquisitions;
Manage overall operations including in respect of
Devising and meeting operational budgets and targets;
Day to day management of, and review responsibilities for, field level employees and consultants;
Determine project development strategies, including drilling campaigns, technical studies and other programs in regards to the Company’s projects;
Manage, support and evaluate personnel and subcontractors under his/her responsibility
Work with Chairman and CEO and CFO to ensure that appropriate operating budgets are set and approved by the Board in a timely manner and that performance compared to budget is monitored on an ongoing basis, with appropriate periodic updates provided to the Board;
Work with Chairman and CEO in overseeing relations with external stakeholders including government, First Nations, local communities;
Work with Chairman and CEO to implement appropriate standards and systems and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and safety standards;
Report ongoing operational objectives, achievements and setbacks in a timely manner to the Chairman and CEO and Board;
Maintain a strong working relationship with the Chairman and build productive relationships with individual Board members;
Disclosure and Investor Relations: Together with the Chairman and CEO, CFO, and other senior management, as appropriate, develop for consideration and approval by the Board of Directors of policies regarding the Company’s public disclosure and ensure that communications with stakeholders (including the Company’s shareholders), the investment community, media, governments and their agencies, employees, commercial counterparties and the general public are managed and effected optimally and in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Candidates will need to carefully articulate and demonstrate the following experience to be considered for the role:
A minimum of 20+ progressive years in mining and leading development of mine properties, preferably with experience in Latin, South and North America
VP level experience with management oversight of multiple GM reports at mine level
Sound knowledge and up-to-date with the latest thinking in resource estimation, including Kriging methodologies (particularly MIK). Previous experience working in Open Pit operations and underground together with open pit RC grade control practices for short-to-medium term mine production scheduling.
Above average working knowledge of mine planning and optimization practices and software
Preference to be fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with prior experience working in Latin or South America
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering,
Annual budget responsibility for P&L and Balance sheet performance
Senior Management experience with taking a development project through to a producing mine
Strong technical and operations leadership, combined with business acumen, as well as the ability to meet short and long term goals through effective business planning capabilities
Construction experience with Large Scale Capital projects
Stakeholder and government relations experience
Experience in Investor and other stakeholder presentations and forums.
Technical and financial evaluation experience in international project acquisitions
Remuneration for this role comprises a base salary in the range of CDN $200,000 to $340,000, an initial stock option allocation, as well as allowances for benefits such as medical/dental expenses, and professional development dues. The successful candidate will also be eligible for annual bonus payments based on performance against agreed upon objectives The successful candidate will work out of the Vancouver office on a full-time basis, with regular travel to Nova Scotia to work at the Company’s mine site (and office) in Middle Musquodoboit, as well as other areas of the world depending on progression with due diligence on potential project acquisition targets.
TO APPLY:
We ask that any interested candidates submit your CV’s to info@atlanticgoldcorporation.com