Project Location: Approx. 110km southwest of Dease Lake, BC / 700km north of Vancouver, BC
Work Environment Hybrid (office/remote) in Smithers, BC or Vancouver, BC, regional travel (NW BC)
Standard Schedule 7.5 hours daily (M-F), additional hours as required
Compensation: $150,000 - $190,000 + additional cash incentives
Pay Structure: Salaried
Employment Type: Full-time permanent
Closing Date: Open until filled
The Opportunity
As Project Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in driving the Galore Creek project toward its ultimate development decision. Initially reporting directly to the Director, Project Services, you will unite and lead a cross-functional delivery team, seamlessly integrating Technical, Engineering, and SERA (Social, Environmental, and Regulatory Affairs) scopes from the initial engineering stages straight through to construction.
Key Accountabilities
- Integrated Scopes: Drive technical, economic, risk, and regulatory outcomes that justify sound investment decisions and advance the project lifecycle.
- Stage & Execution Planning: Support the strategic planning and organization of the Project's next phases.
- Third-party Vendor Management: Oversee and manage external service providers to ensure high-quality delivery.
- Stage Deliverable Review: Collaborate with internal teams to review, refine, and formally endorse project deliverables.
Work Environment and Travel
While this is an office-based role, it requires occasional travel across Northern BC. This includes spending time on-site at the Galore Creek Project and engaging directly within the communities of our Indigenous partners and Communities of Interest (COIs).
About Us
Located in Tahltan Territory in Northwestern British Columbia, Galore Creek is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold-silver deposits. Galore Creek Mining Corporation (GCMC) is a 50:50 partnership between Newmont Corporation (Newmont) and Teck Resources Limited (Teck), committed to advancing the asset towards a development decision with meaningful input and support from the Tahltan Nation and B.C. regulators. GCMC has a long-standing relationship with the Tahltan Nation and local communities, including collaboration during regulatory processes, reviews of environmental performance, and preferential contracting and employment opportunities.
As a GCMC employee, you will join an inclusive, results-driven team guided by our core values. Together, you will help responsibly advance a world-class copper-gold mine, creating long-term value through the sustainable production of critical minerals. Learn more about Galore Creek at www.gcmc.ca.
Responsibilities
- Ensure GCMC’s commitment to excellence by recognizing our core values of health and safety, people, responsible development, continuous improvement and innovation, and integrity.
- Lead the integration of Technical, Engineering, and SERA scopes, working with each function to align deliverables, schedules, and interfaces, so the Project moves forward as one team.
- Work with internal teams and external consultants to ensure SERA requirements, including commitments to environmental, permitting, community, Indigenous partners, and COIs into Technical and Engineering design and planning at appropriate stages.
- Lead preparation of project plans, technical decisions, status reporting, and technical briefings for GCMC senior leadership and the Teck and Newmont governance Committees (i.e. Technical, SERA, and Finance Committees).
- Provide guidance and technical direction in the development of design and construction standards in the project, as well as maintaining the design and construction standards.
- Coordinate and manage the work efforts of numerous contractors, specialist contractors, and consultants.
- Contribute to planning, design, budgeting, and contracting strategy, including resource plans, investment-stage objectives, and critical success factors, in close collaboration with the Project Team.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with project team members and external partners (e.g., owners, contractors, and COIs).
- Support and empower the team to achieve its goals and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and value creation.
- Lead scope-appropriate risk management, working with the team to identify technical, commercial, and schedule risks across the study and development lifecycle and develop mitigation strategies.
- Develop fit-for-purpose systems, processes, and procedures while promoting innovation, creative thinking where and when it benefits the Project.
- Implement and maintain quality control procedures so integrated Project deliverables meet the required standards.
The above responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mining, or a related field. Possessing an MBA is an asset. PMP and/or P.Eng. is preferred.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in mining technical studies or project development, with a track record of leading multidisciplinary study programs. Experience delivering studies on base metals, critical minerals, or other major mining development projects is preferred.
- Experience delivering projects in remote and complex mountainous terrain, ideally in NW British Columbia or the Yukon.
- Proven collaborative leadership, with the ability to guide and support employees, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams, balance competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work.
- Seasoned understanding of project management fundamentals, including project controls, scheduling, scope, risk, and interface management.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information for audiences ranging from communities to executives.
- Strong business and strategic judgement, with the ability to understand project and business drivers, identify effective solutions, influence decisions, and build alignment.
- A genuine team player with a track record of effectively collaborating across technical, engineering, environmental, regulatory, community, and executive functions.
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples and Communities of Interest, with a clear understanding of social and Project risk.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in remote terrain, uneven surfaces, and all-weather conditions.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Background Checks.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
What to Expect
- A dynamic hybrid work arrangement (3 days in-office / 2 days remote), with occasional travel throughout the broader Northern BC region, including the Galore Creek site and rural remote communities.
- A collaborative, safety-focused workplace culture.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional growth opportunities within a major development-stage mining project.
- Relocation assistance available (if applicable).
At Galore Creek, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples and members of Indigenous communities to self-identify in their application. If you face any potential barriers during the application process or require accommodation at any stage, promptly make us aware as we are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Galore Creek respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.
