Grade Control Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee the technical and commercial strategy for Orica’s Grade Control portfolio throughout North America.

• Manage the OREPro opportunity pipeline from the initial opportunity generation to deal closure.

• Cultivate strategic relationships with customers and key decision-makers to identify opportunities and foster sustainable growth.

• Conduct technical and commercial presentations, workshops, and discussions with customers across the region.

• Act as the customer advocate within Orica and work alongside Product teams to drive improvements and innovation.

• Contribute to the strategic planning and product roadmap for Grade Control solutions.

• Position Orica as a leader in the industry through participation in conferences, technical publications, and events.

• Function as the regional technical expert in production geology, grade control, and ore movement.

• Lead, develop, and mentor geologists and Grade Control specialists throughout North America.

• Encourage knowledge sharing, the adoption of best practices, and professional development.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Product, R&D, and Customer Success teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in production geology and grade control within open-pit mining operations.

• Solid understanding of grade control processes, mine reconciliation, and support for short-term mining operations.

• Proven experience leading technical teams and nurturing talent in multidisciplinary settings.

• Strong technical credibility with a keen interest in digital technologies and business development.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, influencing, and negotiation abilities.

• Experience in project management and coordinating complex initiatives.

• A university degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, or a related field.

• Proficiency in English.

• Knowledge of French or Spanish is considered an asset.

• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time to mine sites, customer meetings, and industry events.

• Must not require sponsorship for immigration now or in the future from Orica.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual short-term incentive plan.

• Medical coverage starting on the first day of employment; basic module funded by the employer.

• Dental coverage effective on the first day of employment; basic module covered by the employer.

• Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.

• Short and Long-Term Disability benefits.

• Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP).

• Twelve recognized holidays per calendar year, either nationally or provincially.

• Paid Time Off.

• Flexible and diverse career progression opportunities.

• Access to learning and professional development programs.

• A safe and collaborative workplace culture.