Mine Managers - Come see what all the fuss is about!
Why Choose Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals?
With 25 years of excellence, Heavy Metal Equipment and Rentals is proud to be North America’s largest heavy equipment rental company offering both rental services and comprehensive maintenance and repair solutions for heavy equipment.
At Heavy Metal, you're more than just a team member – you’re family. We prioritize a healthy work-life balance, and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive, high-performance environment. Join the industry leaders in heavy equipment maintenance and become part of something truly earth-moving!
Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals is searching for an experienced Mine Manager to lead our mining and maintenance operations in the Alberta Oil Sands.
The Job:
This is a key leadership position responsible for the site's overall performance, including safety, production, maintenance, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
This opportunity has been created as part of our continued growth and the expansion of our partnerships with open-pit mining clients. The Mine Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the site operates to Heavy Metal Equipment’s standards of safety, quality, efficiency, and integrity.
An Excellent Mine Manager Will:
- Be a visible and engaged leader who champions safety and operational excellence
- Balance strategic planning with hands-on operational support
- Make sound decisions under pressure and respond effectively to changing priorities
- Foster strong collaboration across departments and with clients
- Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and accountability
- Inspire and develop others while holding teams to high standards
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive base salary, plus 6.5% Regional Premium and performance bonuses
- Monday through Friday schedule
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- RRSP matching program
- Housing Allowance or camp accommodations and transportation to and from the site
- Ongoing leadership development and training opportunities
Work at the Heart of Canada’s Energy Sector
Based in the Alberta Oil Sands (Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo Region), you will work in a safety-first environment and serve as the senior site leader, accountable for the overall success of operations in the mine.
As Mine Manager, You Will:
- Provide overall leadership and accountability for safety, production, maintenance, and financial performance
- Lead and mentor Superintendents, Supervisors, and support teams
- Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable legislation
- Develop and execute short- and long-term operational strategies
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employees, customers, contractors, and mine owner representatives
- Manage site budgets, forecasts, and cost control initiatives
- Oversee workforce planning, succession development, and performance management
- Oversee incident investigations and implement corrective actions
- Drive continuous improvement in reliability, productivity, and customer service
- Promote a respectful, accountable, and high-performing workplace culture
What We’re Looking For:
- A desire to make a meaningful impact and take pride in your work
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and the ability to champion a strong safety culture
- Minimum 10 years of experience in open-pit mining or heavy equipment maintenance
- Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a Superintendent, Operations Manager, or Mine Manager role
- Red Seal/Journeyperson certification, engineering degree, or equivalent operational experience is considered an asset
- Strong knowledge of large mining equipment, including haul trucks, shovels, excavators, and dozers
- Proven ability to manage budgets, production targets, and operational KPIs
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and maintenance/ERP systems
- Ability to access all mine sites in the Wood Buffalo Region
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you’re passionate about heavy equipment and thrive in a demanding environment, we want to hear from you!
Apply today by sending your resume and cover letter (mention specific equipment models you’ve worked on) via email or fax to 780-672-8599 indicating Mine Manager. Be sure to include your personal email for fast communication.
We thank you for your interest in this position; however, only those selected will be contacted for further pre-employment screening and interviews. Employment is conditional on negative pre-employment drug and alcohol screening result and the ability to meet the physical demands of this position. This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found.
Main Address:
Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals
4613 41 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 2Y8
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
Experience:
- heavy equipment mechanical: 3 years (preferred)
- open pit mining: 3 years (preferred)
- heavy equipment (dozer, haul truck, excavator, shovel): 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent (required)
Work Location: On the road
