About Alamos Gold Inc.: Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.
About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.
Join Us in Supporting Safe and Efficient Mine Development!
Do you thrive in an active, safety-focused environment? If you are someone who is looking to develop a career in mining, we want you on our team!
Role Overview/Purpose:
The Superintendent – Mill and Paste Plant is accountable for the safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operation of all fixed plant and material handling systems supporting underground mining and processing operations. This role provides strategic and day‑to‑day leadership to ensure consistent execution of site standards, high equipment availability, disciplined operating practices, and continuous improvement across all shifts.
The Superintendent directly leads cross‑shift Superintendents and collaborates closely with maintenance, operations, technical, and support teams to deliver stable, safe, and efficient production.
Primary Responsibilities:
Safety, Health & Environmental Leadership
- Act as a visible and engaged safety leader across mill, paste, hoist, and crushing operations.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, corporate, and site safety standards, including critical risk controls.
- Own operational safety systems, procedures, and permits related to fixed plant and hoisting activities.
- Lead incident investigations and ensure high‑quality root cause analysis and closure of corrective actions.
- Promote a strong safety culture through leadership presence, coaching, and accountability.
Operational Performance & Plant Stability
- Provide overall leadership for mill processing, paste plant operations, underground crushing, and hoisting systems.
- Ensure stable operations that consistently meet production, recovery, quality, and availability targets.
- Identify and resolve operational constraints impacting throughput, reliability, and safety.
- Maintain strong engagement with maintenance and reliability teams to reduce unplanned downtime.
Leadership & Cross‑Shift Management
- Directly manage and coach cross‑shift Superintendents to ensure alignment, consistency, and continuity across all shifts.
- Set and enforce clear expectations for leadership behavior, decision‑making, and accountability.
- Ensure effective shift handover, communication, and issue escalation processes are in place.
- Provide mentorship and development opportunities for frontline leadership and supervisors.
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Develop, manage, and control operating and capital budgets for mill, paste, hoist, and crushing operations.
- Monitor operating costs including power, consumables, reagents, maintenance, and contractors.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining safety, asset integrity, and production reliability.
- Ensure accurate forecasting and alignment with operational and business plans.
Training, Competency & Workforce Development
- Ensure all operators, supervisors, and support personnel are trained, competent, and authorized for their roles.
- Own training strategies for plant operations, hoisting systems, paste plant processes, and emergency response.
- Maintain compliance with competency frameworks, training matrices, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop succession plans and strengthen leadership capability within the operational teams.
Standards, Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Own and enforce site operating standards, procedures, and work practices for fixed plant and hoisting systems.
- Ensure consistent application of standards across all shifts and operational areas.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant stability, risk reduction, and performance optimization.
- Support effective use of site systems such as CMMS, process control, condition monitoring, and reporting tools.
Contractor & Vendor Management
- Manage contractor performance related to plant operations, maintenance, and specialized services.
- Ensure contractors comply with all safety, operational, and site standard requirements.
- Collaborate with OEMs and vendors to improve equipment reliability, process efficiency, and lifecycle value.
Key Interfaces
- Mine and Processing Leadership
- Maintenance, Reliability, and Engineering Teams
- Underground Operations
- Technical Services and Metallurgy
- Health & Safety and Training Departments
- Contractors, OEMs, and Service Providers
What You Bring to the Table:
- Engineering, Metallurgy, or relevant technical diploma/degree, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in mill processing and fixed plant operations within a mining environment.
- Strong exposure to paste plants, hoisting systems, and underground crushing operations.
- Proven experience leading large, multi‑shift operational teams.
- Demonstrated accountability for operational budgets and cost control.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an organization that values innovation and continuous learning.
- Drive impactful change by shaping the future of our growing mine operation.
- Collaborate with dynamic leaders across the organization who are committed to personal and professional growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Working Conditions:
- The ideal candidate for the role will work a rotation of 7 days on and 7 off (12 hour)
- Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours, and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
- Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts.
Travel & Accommodation
- Company will provide camp accommodation and travel allowance as needed
Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help us continue building a culture of excellence, engagement, and growth!
This is an existing vacancy.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.
