Coordinator, Continuous Improvement

Centerra Gold

$78K — $101K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in an analytical, technical, or operational support role (co-op/internship considered).
  • Exposure to continuous improvement, operations, or project environments is an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite with advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with PowerApps.
  • Experience or interest in data visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI) and data handling.
  • Ability to organize and manage large datasets from multiple sources.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and provide administrative support for CI initiatives across site functional groups.
  • Assist teams in tracking initiative progress and ensuring alignment with site priorities.
  • Prepare and maintain documentation, templates, and reporting structures.
  • Identify inefficiencies through data analysis and site engagement.
  • Support root cause analysis and the development of improvement plans.
  • Conduct time studies and workflow mapping as part of CI activities.
  • Help develop and maintain performance tracking dashboards and reports.

Benefits

  • Tax-free travel allowance based on travel distance.
  • Extended health, dental, vision, and travel insurance.
  • Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
  • Company-sponsored RRSP with matching contributions.
  • Employee and family assistance program available.
  • Healthcare spending account to support medical expenses.
  • Reimbursement for work gear and equipment expenses.
  • Annual incentive bonus offered to employees.
  • Employee share purchase plan with company match.
  • Parental leave top-up program provided.
  • Opportunities for professional development within the organization.
Full Job Description
  • Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine team
  • Boost your career by joining an established organization
  • Receive a competitive wage of $78,700 - $101,900 per year, plus bonus and benefits


About Mount Milligan Mine

Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.

Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.

Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

About the Opportunity

The Coordinator, Continuous Improvement supports the delivery of site-wide CI initiatives by providing administrative, analytical, and systems support. Reporting to the Superintendent, Continuous Improvement and working closely with cross-functional teams, the role contributes to data-driven decision-making, performance visibility, and the development of efficient CI tools and processes that drive operational improvements.

  • Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support to CI initiatives across site functional groups (i.e. gather inputs, follow up on actions, and support initiative execution.)
  • Assist site functional groups in tracking initiative progress, maintaining pipelines, and ensuring alignment to site priorities.
  • Prepare and maintain standard CI documentation, templates, and reporting structures.
  • Assist in identifying inefficiencies through data analysis and engagement with site functional groups.
  • Support root cause analysis activities and the development of initiative improvement plans.
  • Participate in time studies, workflow mapping, and other CI activities as required.
  • Participate in CI, Lean, and change management training and apply learnings to daily work.
  • Support CI awareness and adoption across the site.
  • Support site groups with developing and maintaining dashboards and reports to track KPIS and initiative performance.
  • Support financial analysis including basic cost-benefit analysis and value realization reporting.
  • Support the continuous improvement of CI systems, tools, and reporting frameworks.
  • Support the streamlining of data flows, reporting processes, and visual management systems.
About You

  • Post-secondary education in Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in an analytical, technical, or operational support role (co-op/internship considered).
  • Exposure to continuous improvement, operations, or project environments is an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite, with advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerApps an asset.
  • Experience or interest in data visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI) and data handling.
  • Ability to work with and organize large datasets from multiple sources.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
  • Clear communication and ability to work across all levels of the organization.
  • Self-motivated, coachable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.


Assets

  • Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies
  • Basic understanding of change management principles and/or methodologies.
  • Experience supporting reporting, dashboards, or process improvement initiatives.


Working Conditions

  • Camp based role working 12-hour days on rotation for 14 days on 14 days off rotation. Lodging and meals are provided on site.
  • Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time
  • Exposure to indoor/outdoor environments, heavy equipment, noise, and moving parts.
  • PPE always required.
  • Safety-sensitive environment with zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
  • Free Bus transportation provided from regional locations.
About the Benefits

As a member of Centerra's Mount Milligan team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structurebased on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

  • Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
  • Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
  • Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
  • Company-sponsored RRSP with company match
  • Employee & family assistance program
  • Healthcare spending account
  • Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
  • Annual incentive bonus
  • Employee share purchase plan with company match
  • Parental leave top-up program
  • Professional development within the organization
  • Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion


This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!

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