General Manager - Back River Gold District - FIFO
B2Gold, a globally respected senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee its Back River Project operations in Nunavut, Canada. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Operations & COO, this executive-level position is site-based and entails full responsibility for all mine-based activities, including operational leadership, marine logistics, contractor performance, stakeholder relations, and sustainable development practices. Ideal for seasoned mining professionals with Arctic and Indigenous engagement experience, the role offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as a strategic leadership opportunity at one of Canada's most significant northern gold developments.
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Responsibilities
The General Manager will lead and oversee all facets of site operations and development:
- Lead mine-based departments, contractors, and specialists through Operations Managers and departmental leadership
- Manage Marine Laydown Area (MLA), Winter Ice Road, and Sealift operations, focusing on logistics and contractor performance
- Effectively allocate personnel, finances, and equipment to meet budgetary and production goals
- Ensure compliance with and promote the spirit of the Inuit Impact Benefits Agreement (IIBA)
- Collaborate with the COO to execute strategic plans that drive production efficiency and profitability
- Enforce a proactive safety culture and ensure regulatory and corporate compliance
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure environmental compliance and stewardship
Requirements
Candidates should possess executive-level experience in mining operations and Arctic logistics:
- 20 years of progressive leadership in mining, with 5+ years managing remote FIFO operations
- Experience in marine shipping, ice road construction, and Arctic logistics
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred (Mining, Geology, Business, or Logistics)
- Relevant professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, P.Geo, PMP)
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a performance-oriented culture
- Strong experience working with Indigenous agreements, particularly in northern Canada
Perks and Benefits
B2Gold offers a competitive executive compensation package for this leadership role:
- Salary commensurate with experience, skills, and leadership scope
- Comprehensive benefits package for employee and dependents
- Fly-in/fly-out travel to the Back River Project
- Full remote camp accommodations provided
- Opportunity to lead a major Canadian Arctic mining operation
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Back River Gold District
The Back River Gold District, located in southwestern Nunavut, Canada, encompasses an 80-kilometer belt with five mineral claim blocks. The most advanced project within this district is the Goose Project, currently under construction and de-risked with significant infrastructure in place. The district is known for its high-grade gold deposits, including Umwelt, Llama, and Goose, all situated on the Goose property. In 2023, B2Gold Corp. acquired full ownership of the Back River Gold District, marking its first mining assets in Canada and expanding its portfolio of high-quality gold projects.
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B2Gold
B2Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based gold producer, publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, NYSE American, and Namibian Stock Exchange under the tickers BTO, BTG, and B2G. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company operates four gold mines: the Fekola mine in Mali, the Goose mine in Canada, the Masbate mine in the Philippines, and the Otjikoto mine in Namibia, and it also holds a portfolio of exploration and development projects across several countries. In Canada, B2Gold operates the Goose mine, a remote gold operation located in the Back River Gold District of Nunavut, which reached commercial production in October 2025 and is supplied by a seasonal winter ice road for fuel and materials. As a remote northern mine, Goose relies on fly-in fly-out operations and is one of the newest gold mines in the Canadian Arctic. B2Gold continues to advance growth and exploration projects around its operating mines, including the Fekola Regional expansion in Mali and further development within the Back River district in Nunavut.
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