Rio Tinto

Operations Superintendent (multiple opportunities)

LocationKitimat, BC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Operations Superintendent (multiple opportunities)

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
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Permanent, full-time, roles based in Kitimat, BC. The perfect place to live and work, combining the tranquility of a small community with an unrivaled love for the great outdoors. Relocation provided!


About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for Operations Superintendents to lead the safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible operations of our aluminum smelting facility in Kitimat, BC. As we expand and strengthen our leadership team, these roles will play a key part in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and business objectives through best practices, safety focus, and team engagement. We currently have openings in the following departments: Reduction (Smelting), Carbon, Casting, and Business Services.

This role is a great opportunity for a driven and innovative leader to oversee a key area in the aluminum production process, with the opportunity to elevate operational excellence in a fast-paced and impactful environment.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well. With signature leadership training programmes, growing and developing is more than an opportunity – it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

Reporting to the Operations Manager or Director, and working a Monday to Friday schedule, you will be:

Adhering to and promoting Rio Tinto's Health, Safety, and Environmental standards while actively engaging in our culture of care, courage, and curiosity.
Leading a team of Operations Supervisors and approximately forty unionized Operators, depending on the size of the specific department.
Delivering on key indicators such as productivity and quality by collaborating with other departments across the site.
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement by supporting implementation of initiatives, competency training, and technical advancements.
Preparing and managing capital and operating budgets to achieve business outcomes.
Enhancing leadership capabilities and supporting employee development
Applying business evaluation techniques and risk assessment principles to optimize operations and service delivery.
Driving production efficiency through effective leadership, engagement, and the application of technology.
Acting as a liaison between leadership and the shop floor, support active listening initiatives, and provide critical incident support, including participation in an on-call rotation.


What you’ll bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Degree qualification or equivalent leadership experience, with a technical or trade background in industry.
A competent and visible leadership style of guiding, mentoring, developing and empowering team members resulting in positive employee engagement
Leadership experience in mining, plant, heavy industry, port authority, resources, or similar challenging operational roles.
The capability to critically analyse data and make effective strategic and operational decisions based on information provided and drive issues to resolution
A proven record in leading operational teams with experience in continuous improvement and change management activities
Clear and engaging interpersonal and communication skills
Must hold at least a Class 7 BC driver's license, or be immediately eligible to obtain one if coming from out of province or country.
Understanding of cost structures and strategies for optimization and efficiency.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

Experience using business improvement methodologies such as: KAIZEN, Lean Six Sigma and Change Management would be beneficial

Please note: Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available, but we do offer domestic relocation assistance to help you settle in and thrive. Join our team and become an integral part of our vibrant community.

Applications close on Sunday the 2nd of March 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)


What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

The base salary range for this role is $126,320 - $189,480 CAD in addition to allowances, bonus, equity, health or retirement benefits, and any other discretionary benefits offered at Rio Tinto. Our base salary ranges are based on role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by the skills, experience, and impact you bring to the role. Our talent acquisition partners can share more during the hiring process.

At Rio Tinto, we offer a competitive reward package that reflects the value that each person brings to our business. As part of our pay philosophy, we believe equity represents fairness, and is rooted in our values and aligns with what we stand for.

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts
Domestic or international relocation program


Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto’s BC Works is a part of the Atlantic Operations of the Aluminium product group and has been operating in British Columbia for over 65 years. With industry leading new technology and four generations of employee expertise, as well as our hydropower facility at Kemano and the Nechako Reservoir, the Kitimat smelter is one of the world’s most competitive aluminium smelters, producing aluminium with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry.

Rio Tinto is proud to operate in BC alongside our 1,000 employees, partners, community stakeholders and First Nations, and we look forward to the next 60 years.

To learn more about our Aluminium Operations, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=25&v=CTp1jkRKeBI


À propos de Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations.

Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.


About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.


Chaque voix compte


Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.


Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.



Every Voice Matters


At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.


We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.


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