Kinross is a Canadian-based Gold mining company with its head office in Toronto, and have mines and projects in the United States, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana and Mauritania, and employs approximately 7,000 people worldwide.

Our core values are putting people first, outstanding corporate citizenship, high performance culture and rigorous financial discipline. We are dynamic, innovative, and passionate about who we are and how we work, and we do not compromise when it comes to doing the right thing in the communities where we operate.

At Kinross, we pride ourselves on being skilled, responsible operators who strive not only to meet, but to exceed, regulatory requirements for both environmental and health and safety performance, wherever we operate. Putting people first is a core Kinross value, and our chief priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of every employee and contractor who works for us.

Description Of Job

Purpose of Role
To manage the overall Mining Contract ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall strategy, and to ensure continued growth of mine operations, maximizing operational efficiencies, safety, and profitability and to cultivate exceptional stakeholder and employee satisfaction.

Key Areas of Responsibility and Duties

•  1.To oversee and manage the overall Mining Contract
a)  Manages and oversees the Mining Contract
b)  Achieves contractor targets in safety, production, quality, environment and cost control
c)  Ensures contractor compliance with all statutory requirements and company procedures
d)  Effectively manages the Contract budget
e)  Demonstrates commitment and leadership at the mine by enforcing site rules and regulations, and leading by example
f)  Effectively communicates mine plans and schedules to the Mining Contractors
g)  Completes reports for the Company and the Mining Contractor as required

•  2.To execute operational strategies for mine operations
a)  Assists UG Project Manager to execute strategies that support the growth of mine operations; ensures strategies are concretely linked to the organization’s overall strategy
b)  Ensures the Mining Contractor understands the operational goals and there is alignment with the Company’s overall strategy
c)  Manages the Mining Contractor in the execution of strategies to enhance current mine operations practices and performance
d)  Develops systems and measures that appropriately assesses Contractor performance in mine operations and reviews progress to ensure achievement of targets
e)  Assists UG Project Manager in formulating the annual operating and capital budgets for mine operations, consistent with Kinross’ established financial guidelines and business planning process
f)  Assists UG Project Manager to establish and maintain budgetary goals and compliance
g)  Achieves short-range and long-range mine plans with engineering and maintenance support
h)  Evaluates and selects capital projects equipment and supplies
i)  Understands and implements local mining regulations

•  3.To lead and manage the contract team responsible for executing mine operations strategies
a)  Identifies strategies and key performance goals and acts as an advisor; works to overcome challenges and barriers and minimize risk
b)  Sets performance targets and measures, monitors and manages overall performance of employees and/or contract workers at the mine
c)  Assists in building the capabilities of the mining team to enhance the mine operation’s ability to achieve financial and operating strategies; leverages the talents of the operation, and takes corrective action where necessary

•  4.To develop and implement business practices and policies within mine operations
•  Assists UG Project Manager in implementing processes, policies, systems, and practices within mine operations that maximize operational efficiencies and competitive advantage
•  Acts as a change agent and project sponsor for key initiatives; models organizational values, sets the cultural tone, and prioritizes business goals
•  Collaborates with UG Project Manager to identify and analyze business requirements and the implications for the team; identifies gaps and implements agreed upon solutions
•  Monitors and reports on the achievement of targets and revises strategies as needed
•  Assists in the formation of company policy
•  Advises and cooperates with all other departments affected by changes in mine operations and assists in overall mine management through interaction with other departments
•  Establishes safety and training standards with assistance from the safety department
•  Evaluates operation policies and directives to ensure consistency with safe operating procedures

Sustainability and Safety Expectations

•  Assists UG Project Manager in developing policies and procedures relating to safety, the environment, and individual and organizational development.
•  Ensures that employees and/or contract workers and respective work areas are in compliance with Health and Safety policies and regulations.
•  Ensures employees and/or contract workers have the necessary training, skills, knowledge, and tools to do their jobs safely.
•  Provides support to all areas on issues that jointly involve production and safety.
•  Observes operations to detect violation of safety regulations and compile safety and production records.
•  Assists in accident and incident investigations and ensures that recommendations are implemented by agreed upon dates.

Scope of Responsibility and Complexity

•  Work is performed within general authority, receiving little direction. Work involves non-routine situations where established procedures do not always apply and problem resolution requires making significant modifications to existing analytical techniques and/or methods of operation.
•  Work is technical and advanced in its complexity and involves a high degree of independent judgment.
•  Ensures established results are achieved for the function involving support or technical activities of a group of managers or professionals.
•  Work is reviewed for attainment of objectives and effectiveness of results.
•  Determines the plans for the function based on defined department goals. Provides general direction to staff with an emphasis on the execution of plans and delivery of services. Fills in for UG Project Manager during times of leave.

Working Conditions and Environmental Factors

•  This is a rotational position in that the employee (if expatriate) must work a 6 week on / 3 week off rotation.
•  Meals and accommodation are provided during the time spent at village in Chirano, Africa.

A pre-employment medical will be necessary before employment is to commence.

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirements

•  Experience in the management of an underground mining operation with competence in the management of mining contracts is an asset
•  Bachelors Degree in Mining Engineering preferred
•  5-10 years of related work experience, with experience working in remote locations on a rotational schedule
•  Experience managing diverse employees (language, cultural, religious, etc)
•  Must be comfortable and have experience managing conflict in a mining setting
•  Must be able to perform effectively under extensive pressure
•  Experience leading teams in a related environment
•  Must possess advanced knowledge of mining and the integration of the mining functions

Core Competencies

•  Conflict Resolution – Manages conflict in a proactive and constructive manner.
•  Accountability – Assumes responsibility for safety, production and costs.
•  Business Leadership – Develops operational strategies that demonstrate a deep understanding of resource extraction operations, finance, the mining industry, and competitive drivers. Determines and tracks key metrics.
•  Change Leadership – Uses business and industry acumen to forecast the need for change. Proactively manages the change process through General Managers across all mine sites. Anticipates resistance to change and develops strategies to overcome it.
•  Sustainability – Proactively ensures operations initiatives consider the impact on the environment and communities, and fosters a work environment where safety is a top priority.
•  Execution / Work Management – Fosters a disciplined drive for results. Sets clear timelines for the development of material and holds operational and financial leaders accountable for performance against these targets.
•  Continuous Improvement – Fosters a culture of continuous improvement to maximize production and results, and operational effectiveness in compliance with all applicable regulations. Inspires operational leaders to constantly look for ways to improve operations.
•  Relationship Building – Builds relationships with internal stakeholders and across multiple functions, and external stakeholders and across multiple cultures. Is trusted and has influence. Uses influence to support the role and achieve results. Is well-respected and known for commitment to organization.
•  Communication – Uses clear, timely and persuasive messages.  Is responsive to, and effectively listens to the various styles of others.
•  Facilitation – Creates a cooperative and productive working environment.  Is prepared and offers organization to the various stakeholders.  Builds commitment.
•  Performance Leadership – Links corporate and mine site goals to everyday work.  Motivates through communicating expectations and providing timely performance feedback.
•  Safety – Promotes the safety culture.  Empowers others to maintain safety as the number one priority.  Measures compliance.

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates should send their resumes to:

Chirano.hr@kinross.com

Or

The Human Resources Manager
Chirano Gold Mines Limited
P. O. Box 57
Bibiani

Closing Date: 19 October, 2012

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