Line of Business: Cement & White
Pay Range: $136,330.00 - $181,816.66
We are developing a new underground room-and-pillar limestone mine in Cadomin, Alberta and are seeking an experienced Underground Quarry Superintendent to play a key role in both the mine's start-up and long-term operation.
Position SummaryAs Cadomin continues its transition to a fully underground mining operation, this role will be critical in building a high-performance safety culture, developing front-line leadership, and ensuring the operation consistently achieves production, quality, cost, and regulatory objectives.
The Superintendent will oversee day-to-day operations while driving continuous improvement in safety, equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and workforce capability.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and direct all underground mining and quarry operations to ensure safe, efficient, and productive performance.
- Promote a culture where safety is the highest priority through visible leadership, field engagement, inspections, audits, and coaching.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable mining regulations, environmental requirements, company policies, collective agreements, and Occupational Health & Safety legislation.
- Manage and coordinate underground production activities, including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, ground support, crushing, and limestone blending.
- Oversee rail loadout operations and coordinate inbound and outbound transportation requirements.
- Monitor daily production activities and maintain key performance indicators related to mining, material movement, equipment utilization, crushing, and train loadout.
- Supervise and develop supervisors, hourly employees, and contractors, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate workforce planning, scheduling, training, and development activities.
- Lead incident investigations, corrective action implementation, and risk management initiatives.
- Partner with maintenance teams to maximize equipment availability and reliability of both mobile and stationary assets.
- Support budgeting, operating cost control, and resource planning activities.
- Collaborate with technical, quality, maintenance, and operational teams to ensure limestone quality specifications are consistently achieved.
- Assist with short and long-range mine planning and execution strategies.
- Act as site leader in the absence of the Quarry Manager.
What We're Looking For- Proven leadership experience in underground mining, underground quarrying, or heavy industrial operations.
- Experience leading teams within a unionized environment.
- Strong knowledge of underground mining methods, equipment, ventilation, ground control, and safe work practices.
- Demonstrated success managing production, maintenance coordination, and operational performance.
- Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and mining regulatory requirements.
- Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and people leadership abilities.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with employees, contractors, union representatives, and site leadership.
Qualifications- Qualified Underground Mine Foreman or Mine Manager in Alberta or ability to obtain certification.
- 8-10 years of underground mining experience preferred
- 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in a supervisory or management role.
- Mining Technician, Trades Certification, or other relevant technical training considered an asset.
- Underground mine rescue and emergency response training considered an asset.
- Experience with mobile and stationary mining equipment maintenance coordination.
- Experience with SAP, Kronos, or similar maintenance and workforce management systems considered an asset.
- Experience with surveying, mine planning support, GPS drilling systems, or production tracking systems considered an asset.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
What You'll Bring- A strong commitment to safety leadership and workforce engagement.
- Operational expertise in underground mining environments.
- A focus on equipment reliability, operational excellence, and cost management.
- The ability to lead change and support the continued evolution of Cadomin's underground mining operation.
- A coaching mindset with a passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.
Work Environment - Primarily quarry-based with exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, and physical demands. PPE is required.
- Includes work in underground environments as the quarry transitions to underground operations.
- Relocation to the Cadomin/Hinton or surrounding area is required for this role. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a regular on-site presence. Fly-In/Fly-Out arrangements are not available; however, a relocation assistance package is provided to support a smooth transition to the community.
What We Offer - Competitive base salary with annual incentive plan eligibility.
- Industry-leading benefits including health, dental, wellness, and pension/RRSP matching.
- Training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities within a global organization.
