Manager - Underground Operations

Job Description

If you thrive on challenge and collaboration, Barrick offers opportunities on a global scale. Our remarkable people have made us the leading gold mining company, and we’re looking for more people to join our team—people who are motivated, energetic, eager to learn and grow. We make it a priority to support the aspirations of every individual, with international opportunities, ongoing training and development, and first-class benefits.

Williams Operating Corporation - Barrick Gold located near Marathon in Northwestern Ontario presently requires a: Underground Operations Manager Position Description

The Underground Operations Manager is accountable for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of all underground mining activities. This includes oversight of both internal crews and external contractors performing development, production, backfill, and support services. This role requires strong leadership, operational planning, and contractor management skills to ensure that underground operations are aligned with safety standards, production targets, and corporate objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across the site.

Responsibilities

- Provide strong leadership to underground teams and contractors, fostering a culture of safety, performance, and collaboration across all operational areas.

- Champion a proactive safety culture by leading inspections, risk assessments, and investigations, and ensuring accountability to site safety expectations.

- Oversee the safe execution of all underground activities—including development, production, backfilling, and support services—ensuring alignment with mine plans, schedules, and budgets.

- Collaborate with Mine Engineering, Geology, and Maintenance to ensure efficient and integrated execution of operational plans.

- Manage contractor performance to ensure deliverables are met, site standards and regulatory requirements are followed, and issues related to scope, scheduling, or compliance are resolved promptly.

- Support mine planning, budgeting, and reporting processes; monitor KPIs; and implement improvement strategies to optimize productivity and cost-efficiency.

- Identify and advance continuous improvement initiatives, including the adoption of new technologies, improved mining methods, and feedback-driven innovation.

- Develop and manage the annual operating budget for the underground operations including fixed plant, electrical, shaft, and support services.

- Lead daily, weekly, and monthly meetings to ensure alignment with the 7/21 plan, 3-month plan, and annual budget targets. This includes taking ownership of monthly operations scrums, weekly KPI reviews, and continuous improvement meetings.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in underground mining operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

- Sound understanding of Ontario underground mining regulations and statutory responsibilities.

- Strong background in contractor management.

- Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams in a high pressure environment.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams.

- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.

- Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SAP, with the ability to analyze data, develop presentations, and support operational planning and reporting.

- Experience with mine planning and mine design – ability to communicate clearly with both operations and technical services personnel to ensure optimal outcomes for the mine.

What We Can Offer You

- A comprehensive compensation package including competitive bonuses, benefits, pension, and company match share purchase plan.

- A progressive career path including global opportunities

- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

- Access to a global network of highly qualified professionals for exchanging knowledge and ideas, building skills, and sharing experiences

- Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Barrick welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn .

About The Team

Hemlo has produced more than 21 million ounces of gold and has been operating continuously for more than 30 years. It consists of the Williams mine operation, including an underground mine, and 4mtpa gold processing facility. Hemlo is located about 350 kilometers east of Thunder Bay, Ontario on Highway 17. Situated nearby the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior, Hemlo works closely with our Indigenous communities of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg and the townships of Marathon, Manitouwadge and White River. An area of extensive natural beauty for all outdoor pursuits from hiking in national and state parks, all types of water sports, hunting, fishing, and camping.