Project: Voisey’s Bay
Location: East coast of Labrador (approximately 350 km North of Goose Bay and 35 km Southwest of Nain)
Rotation: Nights only - 14 days on, 14 days off
Shift Length: 12 hours
Travel: Flight from airport closest to point of hire
Accommodation: Remote site - Camp setting
Compensation: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits
Pre-employment requirement: Drug test, Medical, Criminal Background Check
All interested parties can apply to Redpath Limited website at:
http://www.redpathmining.com/careers/
Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also apply
by forwarding their application to their Vale’s Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.
Please ensure you include your full name, address, community and province when applying.
Closing date: 10 June 2025
Scope of work:
Innu Inuit Redpath Limited Partnership (IIR) is mining contractor that operates projects in 2 underground mines located on the east coast of Labrador, approximately 350 km north of Goose Bay. The work consists of building/ installing mine infrastructure such as high pressure doors, regulator walls, wash bays, maintenance bays, fuel bay, etc.
IIR recognizes the Impact & Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation & the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu & Inuit workers have first preference for employment at Voisey’s Bay Site. It also recognizes a commitment to give qualified workers from Labrador priority for employment opportunities.
IIR is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary:
The primary role of the Construction Foreperson is to plan, organize and control activities of a construction group, to ensure the project is completed in accordance with company standards and safety practices; to administer, direct and coordinate the functions of the site management and technical personnel; to minimize project cost; and to provide oversight and assist with the national construction training program.
- Assist project engineering and construction management when necessary in clarifying or defining parameters and deciding on processes to be utilized
- Monitor and analyze production and operational reports to ensure acceptable progress on the project
- Take appropriate action as critical dates approach to ensure a smooth transition from phase to phase
- Develop and lead the crew to achieve planned objectives
- Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and client-authorized project work schedules;
- Supervise sub-contractors and national workforce
- Ensure that subcontractors have current and accurate plans and specifications
- Act as principal coordinator and liaison with subcontractors to ensure contract compliance
- Establish expectations with subcontractors and vendors to ensure a solid understanding of contract requirements (including documentation and information), expectations, and timing of required construction and materials.
- The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum five years experience as a Lead-Construction Miner (required)
- Ontario Hard Rock Underground Common Core – Full Basic (or other provincial equivalents) (preferred)
- Ontario Hard Rock Underground Front Line Supervisor – Common Core (or other provincial equivalents) (preferred)
- Must understand the underground work environment
- Must understand the responsibilities of leadership
- Ability to multitask and work effectively
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
- Able to work in a team environment and lead by example
- Willing to mentor others
- Willing to be trained in other aspects of trade
- Ability to read civil prints
- Basic understanding of Mine Regulations pertaining to tasks
- Ability to conduct a risk assessment of specific task
- Understanding of work-related procedures and standards
- Ability to recognize and resolve problems as required
