Mine Superintendent
- St. Lawrence, NL, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5–10 years of supervisory experience in mining operations or large‑scale earthworks, preferably in an active mine environment
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
In this role, you’ll be the on site operational lead - driving production strategies, optimizing work methods, troubleshooting issues in the field, and supporting a productive, engaged workforce. You’ll also foster strong working relationships with clients, mine engineers, maintenance teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and fellow site staff to maintain a collaborative, solutions focused work environment.
We are committed to the long term success and well being of our employees.
Come and join our Mining team today in St. Lawrence, NL today!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Supervise all aspects of mining and earthworks operations, ensuring compliance with mine plans, shift instructions, safety standards, and company policies
- Maintain high‑quality operational performance while optimizing equipment utilization, labor efficiency, and material resources
- Enforce site safety protocols that meet or exceed corporate, client, and regulatory mining requirements
- Monitor, analyze, and update production schedules to meet daily, weekly, and long‑range mine targets
- Hire, develop, and manage hourly mine‑site employees in coordination with the Project Manager
- Prepare and process production changes, field adjustments, or scope modifications with client representatives as needed
- Working knowledge of reporting and tracking of financial aspects of the project
- Lead planning meetings with Maintenance and Operations teams to ensure equipment readiness, fleet availability, and operational continuity
Qualifications:
- 5–10 years of supervisory experience in mining operations or large‑scale earthworks, preferably in an active mine environment
- Proven ability to manage production schedules and adjust plans based on changing ground, weather, or equipment conditions
- Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to develop practical, safe solutions to complex operational challenges
- Highly effective communicator who can tailor messaging to operators, engineers, clients, and leadership teams
- Collaborative leader who builds teamwork, accountability, and a positive safety culture
Working Conditions:
- Site‑based role
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 75 pounds), and working in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, extreme cold)
Additional Information
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.
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Responsibilities
The Mine Superintendent provides frontline leadership for mining and earthworks operations, ensuring safe and efficient execution of production plans. They oversee crews and equipment, manage financial reporting, and foster collaborative relationships with clients and internal teams.
Requirements
Candidates must have 5-10 years of supervisory experience in mining or large-scale earthworks. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work in all weather conditions are essential.
Skills
- Mining operations
- Earthworks
- Supervision
- Production planning
- Equipment fleet management
- Safety protocols
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Team leadership
- Financial reporting
- Operational performance
- Resource optimization
- Project management
- Maintenance coordination
- Regulatory compliance
Benefits
- Opportunities for skill development
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- Management & Leadership
- Construction
- Trades
- Energy
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Mining
- Earthworks
- Superintendent
- Production planning
- Equipment fleet
- Safety protocols
- Operational leadership
- Project management
- Maintenance
- Financial reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Site-based
- Ledcor
- Mining operations
- Resource optimization
- Team management
- Field operations
- Construction