Underground Operations Manager - Hemlo Gold Mine - Local Rotation
Barrick Gold Corporation is hiring an Underground Operations Manager for its Hemlo Operations, specifically at the Williams Mine near Marathon in Northwestern Ontario. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all underground mining activities including development, production, backfilling, and support services. The Hemlo site has been a continuous gold producer for over 30 years and offers an underground mine and 4mtpa processing facility. The successful candidate will work closely with internal crews and contractors to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with Ontario mining regulations. Benefits include a competitive compensation package, bonuses, pension, company share purchase plan, and access to a global career path.
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Responsibilities
The Underground Operations Manager will lead all aspects of underground mining activities. Key responsibilities include:
- Provide leadership to internal crews and contractors with a focus on safety and performance.
- Champion a proactive safety culture through inspections, assessments, and investigations.
- Oversee all underground operations: development, production, backfill, and support.
- Collaborate with technical departments for integrated planning and execution.
- Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Participate in mine planning, budgeting, KPI monitoring, and performance optimization.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives and the adoption of new technologies.
- Develop and manage the annual underground operations budget.
- Conduct regular meetings to align operations with short- and long-term goals.
Requirements
Candidates must meet the following qualifications to be considered:
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 10 years' underground mining experience, 5+ in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario mining regulations and statutory responsibilities.
- Demonstrated contractor management and team leadership skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP for planning and reporting.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Experience in mine planning and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Perks and Benefits
This position offers a competitive compensation and career advancement opportunity, including:
- Comprehensive salary package with performance bonuses.
- Pension plan and company-matched share purchase program.
- Global career development opportunities within Barrick's network.
- Access to training, development, and international collaboration.
- Work in a high-performance, diverse, and inclusive team environment.
- Relocation to an area rich in natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Worksite/Project
Hemlo Gold Mine
The Hemlo Gold Mine sits about 35 kilometres east of Marathon in northwestern Ontario, along the Trans-Canada Highway north of Lake Superior. One of Canada's longest-running gold camps, Hemlo was discovered in 1981 and has produced gold from both underground and open-pit operations since 1985, yielding roughly 25 million ounces to date. The camp historically hosted three mines — Williams, David Bell, and Golden Giant — of which the Williams operation and its associated underground zones remain active today. The site is supported by established infrastructure, including a 10,000-tonne-per-day mill and a modern underground complex accessed by shaft and ramp, with a western open-pit expansion planned to begin in 2027. The property spans more than 45,000 hectares along the Hemlo greenstone belt and holds over a decade of gold reserves, with an active exploration program targeting further growth near existing infrastructure.
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Barrick Mining Corporation
Barrick Mining Corporation is one of the world's largest gold producers and a growing copper miner, headquartered in Toronto and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (GOLD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (ABX). Formerly Barrick Gold Corporation, the company rebranded to Barrick Mining Corporation in 2025 to reflect its expanding copper business alongside gold. Barrick operates a portfolio of large, long-life mines built around its "Tier One" strategy — assets producing at least 500,000 ounces of gold annually with more than a decade of reserves and costs in the lower half of the industry curve. Its principal operations include the Nevada Gold Mines joint venture in the United States, Kibali in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Loulo-Gounkoto in Mali, and Pueblo Viejo in the Dominican Republic, alongside copper assets such as Lumwana in Zambia and the Reko Diq project in Pakistan. In 2025 the company divested its remaining Canadian operation, the Hemlo gold mine in Ontario, as part of a strategy focused on its largest and lowest-cost global assets.
Barrick Mining Corporation