Manager, Transition

Workplace Type: Onsite Closing Date About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.

You’ll lead the operational transition of Red Chris Mine from surface to underground, helping shape how the site prepares for the block cave future. Your work will ensure operations, maintenance, and readiness plans come together to support safe, reliable, and efficient long-term production.

- Lead operational transition planning across processing, infrastructure, services, and site readiness

- Partner closely with project and business readiness teams to integrate operational needs

- Align functional leaders on scope, schedule, and delivery of transition activities

- Identify risks and opportunities and drive practical solutions

- Track progress, costs, and readiness milestones to support a smooth transition

Prerequisites for your success in this role

- Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Engineering, Mining, or a related technical discipline is preferred

- Significant experience in mining operations and/or maintenance, ideally across large-scale or complex sites

- Project management experience, preferably within major operational transitions or capital projects

- Experience supervising technical or cross-functional teams, including contractors or consultants

- Remote or site-based work experience is strongly preferred

- Strong understanding of operational lifecycle costs, budgeting, and cost control

- Ability to work effectively across operations, maintenance, projects, and regional stakeholders

- Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills

- High attention to safety, operational discipline, and compliance with site and corporate standards

Your work environment

This is a site-based leadership role at Red Chris working on a rotation, working closely with operations, project teams, and functional leaders during a major operational transition. The role involves collaboration across disciplines in a dynamic, fast-paced mine-site environment.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The expected salary range for this role is CA$175,600 - 263,340 . This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!