Windsor Salt

Mine Superintendent

LocationPugwash, NS
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

For more than 125 years, Windsor Salt has improved the lives of Canadians by making their food tastier, their roads safer, their pools cleaner, and so much more. From the salt we mine and produce through evaporative processes, Windsor Salt is a trusted authority on salt in Canada and has one of the industry's largest production and distribution networks. We are committed to a culture of zero harm, ensuring product quality, protecting the environment, supporting employee well-being, and contributing positively to the communities we serve.


The ideal candidate will bring a proactive and collaborative leadership style, with a focus on continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and cost control. This position plays a key role in aligning mine operations with strategic goals and ensuring we meet customer requirements in both quantity and quality.


Duties & Responsibilities

Lead safe and efficient underground production, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee mine ventilation systems, including airflow, gas monitoring, and dust control.
Ensure effective ground control programs in collaboration with Engineering and Geology teams.
Direct short- and long-term mine planning, including stope design, sequencing, and resource optimization.
Maintain underground infrastructure (e.g., dewatering, ventilation, roads, electrical) and coordinate capital improvements.
Manage operational and capital budgets, ensuring effective use of labor, materials, and equipment.
Support the use of digital tools and track KPIs related to production, safety, and cost performance.
Act as a liaison with regulatory bodies and oversee implementation of corrective actions when needed.
Support emergency preparedness and contribute to mine rescue planning and readiness.
Provide leadership, coaching, and training to supervisors and frontline staff.
Promote environmental stewardship and ensure alignment with sustainability goals.
Maintain positive labor relations and uphold the terms of the collective agreement.


Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This role requires a combination of office-based planning and on-site fieldwork in an underground mine environment.
Fieldwork may involve exposure to noise, dust, humidity, and varying temperatures.
Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when on-site, including steel-toe boots, hard hat, and safety glasses.
Must be physically capable of walking long distances, climbing ladders, and working at heights or in confined spaces.


Education


Required* Bachelors or better in Engineering


Skills

Required* Mining

Microsoft Office
AutoCAD


Behaviors

Required* Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

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