Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.
Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.
Location:Dome
Schedule:5x2
The Position
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a major gold mill expansion project increasing processing capacity from 11,000 TPD to 15,000 TPD.
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for project delivery from initiation through commissioning and handover, ensuring the project is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project objectives.
Engineering services will be provided by an external consulting engineering firm. The Owner's team will manage procurement, tendering, project controls, and construction management. Construction will be executed by multiple discipline-specific contractors. The Project Manager will lead and coordinate all project participants and drive project execution under an aggressive, fast-track schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project planning, execution, commissioning, and closeout.
- Manage engineering consultant performance and deliverables.
- Oversee procurement, tendering, contract administration, and project controls.
- Coordinate construction activities performed by multiple contractors.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and reporting systems.
- Manage stakeholder communications and executive reporting.
- Ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved.
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of experience managing major mining, mineral processing, industrial, or heavy construction projects.
- Demonstrated success delivering large capital projects from planning through commissioning.
- Experience managing engineering consultants, contractors, procurement, and construction activities.
- Strong leadership, commercial, and project execution capabilities.
- Experience with brownfield expansions and operating mine sites is preferred.
- Direct experience with mill expansions, concentrator expansions, or mineral processing facilities is highly desirable.
Formal engineering or project management credentials are considered an asset but are not mandatory. Candidates with a proven track record of successfully delivering major projects will be given full consideration regardless of educational background.
Workplace Conditions
Additional Information
Competitive total compensation package including:
- Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
- Competitive Compensation
This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.
We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.