We are St Barbara. A growing gold company with a global outlook.

We’re an Australian based, ASX 200 company with gold mining operations in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to be a brilliant, global mining company that grows sustainably and creates enduring, positive impacts.

Our Atlantic Operations Touqouy mine site is located an hour outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Situated in Canada’s Ocean Playground, it’s no surprise that Nova Scotian’s quality of life is second to none. Whether you prefer sandy beaches and coastal cliffs, or the culture and energy of city life, you’re never far from either. Halifax is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada and has been rated by Maclean’s Magazine as Canada’s best place to live and work.

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and have gained real momentum in transforming our business so that, together, we can build a brilliant future. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build brilliance with us.

We are currently seeking a Mill Operations Shift Supervisor to join our team. This is a contract term basis role at our Atlantic Operations Touquoy mine in Middle Musquodoboit. This opportunity is offered on a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule working 12 hour rotational shifts. Reporting to the Mill Operations Superintendent, you are responsible and accountable for managing the activities of a Mill Operations Crew in terms of compliance to all legislative, safety, health, and environmental requirements, as well as working to achieve daily production targets.

The Opportunity:

• Leading safe work practices by promoting a safe work culture and ensuring compliance with all site safety regulations.
• Promoting and fostering Company goals and objectives with all Mill activities.
• Applying all applicable regulations, codes and corporate/site standards to all Mill processes and procedures.
• Training mill operators in all tasks assigned to them, ensuring that work is being done safely and correcting any unsafe acts and conditions.
• Ensuring that only authorized and adequately trained workers operate tools and equipment or use hazardous chemicals like cyanide, hydrochloric acid, hydrated lime, etc.
• Performing Lock out/Tag out and Try out isolations in accordance with the company’s energy isolation procedures.
• Inspecting the tailings management facility during the shift.
• Following up with accident prevention training where necessary.
• Planning and managing the workload of mill processing operators to achieve desired production goals.
• Inspecting each operating circuit during each shift.
• Assisting mill operators in troubleshooting operational, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation issues to avoid downtime.
• Working with other departments to ensure production standards are being met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Are you ready to come and build a brilliant future with us?

We need the very best people. People who genuinely care for the work they do and the positive impact they can make. People who see challenge as an opportunity for growth and value working with others towards a common goal.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A personal commitment to behavior consistent with St Barbara's Values including honesty and integrity, respect, working together, delivering to promise and striving to do better.
• 5 or more years relevant mill operations experience within the gold mining industry.
• 3 years relevant mill operations supervisory experience within the gold mining industry preferred.
• Strong time management, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow Health and Safety procedures and follow Environmental and Provincial regulations.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Valid Drivers License.

For further information on St Barbara and to apply for this role, please visit: https://stbarbara.com.au/working-with-us/current-opportunities/

At St Barbara, we’re committed to finding the best fit for every role. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming diversity in all its forms. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration, regardless of their race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are the only Australian mining company to be recognized as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for seven consecutive years.

We encourage Members of the Mi’ kmaq community to self-identify in their cover letter.