UG Project Coordinator

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 Project Coordinator

Position Description:

To manage the execution of underground projects from approval to handover to operational groups. 

Responsibilities:

• Complete Barrick project submissions for all UG projects
• Enforce compliance to all applicable environmental, health and safety Acts, policies and 
• procedures and ensure that all workers work in the manner and with the protective devices, 
• measures and procedures required. 
• Ensure all hazards are reported and addressed in accordance with relevant procedures and 
• appropriate remedial actions implemented in a timely manner. 
• Perform physical inspections to determine if work meets company standards in regards to 
• quality, production and safety. 
• Complete operational checks monitoring quality and productivity ensuring established 
• standards are met.  
• Anticipate and implement solution to problems that may occur in the execution of projects through 
• trouble shooting and problem solving. 
• Implement and adhere to all company policies and directives. 
• Optimize the use of project materials and labour to minimize cost
• Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement activities to improve all areas of 
• the mine.  Ensure that these activities are aligned in the same direction as the company. 
• Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities.
• Ensure that all service contractors have the competencies and qualifications required to work safely 
• and productively within the areas of responsibility, and that they understand and comply with 
• the requirements of their position description. 
• Inspect project sites throughout the UG, to ensure contractor adherence to company procedures, guidelines and any relevant government legislation. 
• Maintain proper working relations between mine department with all other departments 
• including contractor relationships
• Communicate with Manager, Supervisors, Departments and other employees to review 
• direction, resolve problems, recommend priorities and corrective measures to ensure timely execution of projects. 
• Ensure objectives and targets are effectively communicated to project crews.
• Assure that the highest standards of Environmental and Safety performance are adhered within your respective purview.  
• Ensure that all workers work in a manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedures required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations of this Company.  
• Apply operational discipline and monitor compliance to MOC processes. 
• Enforce operational standards 
• Do not walk past any deviation to standard and action all non-compliances immediately. 
• Liaise with Department Superintendents regarding the progress from approval to handover 

Qualifications:

• Mining Engineer or equivalent relatable degree or experience is an asset
• PMP designation considered an asset. 
• 2 years or more of project management experience is an asset
• Sound understanding of Ontario mining regulation and statutory responsibilities 
• Strong communication and leadership skills 
• Excellent time management and project execution skills
• Deswik/CAD experience in design

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.

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.