About Taseko

Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic and growing mine operator headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Focused on North America, Taseko is driven to unlock the true value of copper for a complex and changing world.

The Company’s foundational asset is the long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine in south-central British Columbia, for which it has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence.  Gibraltar is a state-of-the-art facility and the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, with a 700+ person workforce.  Gibraltar produces an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum each year, with mineral reserves sufficient for more than 20 years of future operations.

For more information visit our website www.tasekomines.com.

Role Overview

The Senior Foreman, Mine Operations provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of mine operations during assigned shifts, with a strong focus on safety, production performance, and operational efficiency. This role is accountable for the execution and reinforcement of health and safety programs while ensuring work is conducted in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

The Senior Foreman exercises overall control of shift activities, delegating load and haul responsibilities to the Production Foreman while maintaining accountability for overall operational outcomes. The role routinely assumes direct responsibility for support equipment activities, projects, and may designate qualified personnel to these functions to support training and employee development.

This position ensures production targets are achieved through effective application of operating standards and the strategic deployment of personnel and equipment to maximize productivity and efficiency. Maintaining clear, timely, and effective communication with the Production Foreman and supervisors across related departments is essential to ensure alignment, coordination, and continuous improvement in Mine Operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution and reinforcement of health and safety programs.
• Exercising overall control of shift activities, delegating responsibility for load/haul to the Production Foreman.
• Routinely taking charge of support equipment activities, primary crushing, projects and blasting but may designate other qualified personnel to do so for training or employee development purposes.
• Ensuring production targets are achieved.
• Applying operating standards and employing personnel and equipment to maximize effectiveness.
• Maintaining effective information exchange with Production Foreman and supervisors in related departments

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Skills & Competencies

• Must possess an open pit shift boss certificate and have a minimum of 8 years varied operations supervisory experience within an open pit mining environment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct and supervise.
• Solid written, verbal and group presentation skills.
• Experience with MS office software.
• Use of a dispatching system would be a benefit.

The Community

• Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities
• Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball
• A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking
• Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities
• Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues

Compensation

At all Taseko locations, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.

Additionally, our compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic organization, apply via the Taseko website at www.tasekomines.com/careers/ or by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Taseko is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.