Kinross Gold Corporation – Manager – Mine Planning – Toronto, ON

Company: Kinross Gold Corporation

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:34:42 GMT

Job description: Start Date ASAPHybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)Dress Code Business CasualLocation Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)A Great Place to WorkWho We AreKinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. , Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its , reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.Eager to know more about us? VisitPurpose of RoleTo provide technical guidance and support for operations and corporate development activities on a corporate-wide basis. To act as a senior point of contact for all technical employees in the function. To provide recommendations on current and emerging practices and technologies and to implement recommendations that are a source of key competitive advantage. To participate in business and / or project planning by offering technical and cross-functional expertise.Job Responsibilities1. To use advanced-level knowledge to manage mine planning activities

  • Leads technical projects including defining and achieving project goals, anticipating and minimizing risks, managing resources, and delegating tasks
  • Evaluates costs, engineering and mine planning data
  • Acts as a change agent for areas related to mine engineering/planning, including assessing readiness to engage in change efforts and designing and implementing change strategies
  • Foresees and removes barriers to project success and escalates major issues to project sponsors
  • Becomes knowledgeable in Xeras mine planning software and coordinates the preparation of standardized cash flow spreadsheets for the LOM plans. Assist in auditing and updating preliminary LOM plans.
  • Supports corporate scoping, PFS and feasibility study efforts as well as technical due diligence including preparation of open pit and potentially underground mine designs, costs and schedules.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams and considers the business impact of decisions on diverse groups; influences others to achieve project goals often without direct authority
  • Provides technical support for all Kinross mines and various other Corporate support departments
  • Evaluates, designs, and implements procedures related to mine planning
  • As part of a team, prepares engineering studies aiding resource estimates for life of mine planning purposes.
  • Appraise mining methods, processing methods, operating costs, capital spending, production schedules, dilution and ore loss estimates. Identify key engineering and mining success factors and issues that could impact the economic viability of new ventures under consideration.
  • Identifies the need for and develops company-wide standards, procedures, and policies and ensures compliance with industry and professional regulations
  • Participates in the technical audits at Kinross’ operations and ensures best practices are maintained
  • Provides direction and leadership to both internal staff and external consultants or contractors engaged in providing technical support activities to the Company. Developing and administering professional services contracts with consultants.

2. To advise the management group on mine planning activities

  • Prepares business cases and reports regarding projects, potential acquisitions / divestments and other initiatives; presents recommendations and status updates to key stakeholders
  • Prepares financial spreadsheets, summarizes information and communicates results to key leaders
  • Reviews best practices and the competitive landscape and recommends continuous improvement efforts in mining engineering
  • Interface with senior management and other departments (operations, project managers, human resources, accounting and information systems) to ensure effective identification and communication of operations and project information that could impact the Company’s business results.

Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in geology, mining engineering or a related field. Additional specialized education of up to 4 years, including masters level degree or equivalent
  • Eligible for registration as a professional engineer in Ontario.
  • Ten or more years of progressive experience in operational and project environments within the mining industry

Additional Qualifications & Skill Requirements

  • A firm understanding of open pit and/or underground mining procedures.
  • Experience with strategic planning and budgeting in the mining industry.
  • Demonstrated interest in professional development.
  • Working knowledge of a second language, preferably Spanish, French, Portuguese or Russian (desirable but not mandatory).
  • High level of proficiency with various mine planning software systems (such as HxGN MinePlan Schedule Optimizer, Vulcan, Datamine, Whittle, Net Present Value Scheduler, MineMax, Deswik, MSO, etc.) desirable. Exhibits an interest /aptitude for learning these systems.
  • Well-developed technical report writing and presentation skills.
  • Very strong communications skills. Team player with a strong inclination towards developing cooperative solutions.
  • Ability to perform financial analysis in a mining environment. Level of proficiency in spreadsheet-based cash flow analysis. Xeras capabilities are a benefit.
  • Ability to “cut to the chase”, quickly identifying key technical and business issues. Must be self-directed and work well in a highly unstructured environment.

Kinross Gold Corporation – Senior Metallurgist – Toronto, ON

Company: Kinross Gold Corporation

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 22 Mar 2025 07:59:43 GMT

Job description: Start Date ASAPHybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)Dress Code Business CasualLocation Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)A Great Place to WorkWho We AreKinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.
Eager to know more about us? Visit Home –Job DescriptionAssist in developing and implementing strategies and initiatives that support the organization’s long-term objectives and Kinross Way Forward culture. Proactively ensure Metallurgy and Mineral Processing initiatives fully consider health, safety and the impact on the environment and surrounding communities. Foster a work environment where safety is a top priority. Assist in the development of policies and procedures relating to safety and the environment. Ensure that mine site technical staff and respective work areas are in compliance with Health and Safety policies and regulations. Ensure that mine site Processing staff have the necessary training, skills, knowledge, and tools to maintain Kinross’ high EHS performance and standards. Assist in accident and incident investigations and supports the implementation of new policies and procedures by agreed upon dates. Wears required safety equipment while at mine sites.Work is advanced in its complexity and involves new methodologies, approaches, or products requiring the interpretation of information to make recommendations. Problem resolution involves a high degree of independent judgement to interpret policy in situations where considerable variation in interpretation is possible. Applies theoretical concepts or original approaches to complete projects or assignments. Work is assessed based on attainment of objectives and effectiveness of results. Ensures quality standards are upheld in their field of specialization. Support the work of project teams and / or task forces.Job Responsibilities

  • Use advanced-level knowledge to support mineral processing projects and operational support.
  • Coordinates and supports programs conducted in laboratories and testing facilities for projects
  • Acts as an ambassador for continuous improvement within metallurgy; researches new methodologies and tools to improve current practices.
  • Interacts with Operations Strategy and Technical Services personnel to define characteristics of ore resources/ reserves and corporate initiatives for operations excellence.
  • Participates in technical projects
  • Interacts with and/or supervises consultants and engineering groups engaged in development of specific Kinross processing projects at new or existing sites.
  • Collaborates with cross functional teams and considers the business impact of decisions on diverse groups.
  • Provides input to establishing best practice among the group of operations in mill metallurgical accounting practices and review of daily, monthly and annual metallurgical reports.
  • Provides technical input to site-based studies and operational improvements under mandate from site team.
  • Monitors and evaluates metallurgical performance of the selected operations and if required develops test programs for improving mill recovery, throughput and costs.
  • Contributes in preparation of business cases and reports regarding projects and initiatives status updates to key stakeholders.
  • Collaborates with peers to identify and analyze risks and opportunities related to the function.
  • Participates in technical due diligence reviews.
  • Fields queries and issues related to technical area of expertise.
  • Participates in technical audits to support operations.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering.
  • Formal professional designation in appropriate area of expertise is an asset.
  • 5-8 years of related work experience in mineral processing facilities or engineering group.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

  • Experience in interfacing with consultants and engineering contractors
  • Experience in contributing to feasibility studies, engineering designs and business plans
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of mine site operations
  • Familiarity with accepted concepts, practices and procedures for predictive and preventative maintenance of mine processing systems and equipment

Kinross Gold Corporation – Gold Rush Summer Intern – Maintenance – Toronto, ON

Company: Kinross Gold Corporation

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:48:59 GMT

Job description: Start Date May 2025Contract 4 months (Paid)Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)Dress Code Business CasualLocation Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)A Great Place to WorkWho We AreKinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. , Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.Eager to know more about us? Visit Home –Purpose of RoleKinross’ Corporate maintenance group is looking to hire a student for the summer of 2025 as part of our Gold Rush Internship program.The Maintenance intern will assist the function in updating the Total Cost of Ownership (“TCO”) process and related tools, which provide a framework for deciding if physical assets need to be replaced or repaired based on current and expected operational context. The TCO project will emphasize the processing facilities. In addition, the intern will support the function in providing assistance to different sites globally on enhancing the performance of their equipment in terms of safety, reliability and efficiency towards achieving business objectives.In the role the intern will learn about critical processes and practices for the optimal management of physical assets as pertain to the mining industry in both mining and mill areas, as well as the processes, technologies and business systems utilized to achieve such optimization.Job ResponsibilitiesThe following are the key duties for this role:

  • Study internal Kinross Maintenance documentation
  • Study and analyze Maintenance and Equipment indicators currently used by Kinross Gold Corporation
  • Get familiar with the different elements of the mobile and/or fixed equipment used by Kinross in different mining operations
  • Study maintenance cost structures related to different fleets of Mobile Equipment and/or processing equipment
  • Study current Life Cycle Cost evaluation algorithms and methods Learn and apply reliability methodologies related to assessing and predictive performance. In particular Weibull Analysis and RAM (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Analysis)
  • Study the current Kinross Total Cost of Ownership Tool and expand its applicability to all mine and/or processing equipment
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance Corporate Team in supporting site’s initiatives
  • Document findings and main conclusions related to the different analysis to be performed
  • Create and present a slide deck describing the most relevant findings and learnings from the summer program

Minimum RequirementsEducation and Experience

  • Preference for candidates in their 3rd or 4th year of university, but other candidates may also be considered
  • Mechanical or Industrial engineering, but candidates studying other forms of engineering or mathematics may also be considered

Skills

  • Strong capabilities and experience in the use of advanced Excel functionality
  • Use and knowledge of advanced statistics and mathematic tools an asset (Maple, Matlab, Minitab, etc.)
  • Excellent attention to details
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral
  • Proven ability to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Team player with an ability to work effectively in a team setting
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Experience working in an industrial environment is an asset
  • Language skills in French, Arabic, Spanish or Portuguese are assets, but not mandatory
  • Ability and willingness to travel. There is a potential for some travel to one or two of our mine sites (Up to four weeks of travel in total)

Kinross Gold Corporation – Gold Rush Summer Intern – Maintenance – Toronto, ON

Company: Kinross Gold Corporation

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:03:34 GMT

Job description: Start Date May 2025Contract 4 months (Paid)Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)Dress Code Business CasualLocation Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)A Great Place to WorkWho We AreKinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. , Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.Eager to know more about us? Visit Home –Purpose of RoleKinross’ Corporate maintenance group is looking to hire a student for the summer of 2025 as part of our Gold Rush Internship program.The Maintenance intern will assist the function in updating the Total Cost of Ownership (“TCO”) process and related tools, which provide a framework for deciding if physical assets need to be replaced or repaired based on current and expected operational context. The TCO project will emphasize the processing facilities. In addition, the intern will support the function in providing assistance to different sites globally on enhancing the performance of their equipment in terms of safety, reliability and efficiency towards achieving business objectives.In the role the intern will learn about critical processes and practices for the optimal management of physical assets as pertain to the mining industry in both mining and mill areas, as well as the processes, technologies and business systems utilized to achieve such optimization.Job ResponsibilitiesThe following are the key duties for this role:

  • Study internal Kinross Maintenance documentation
  • Study and analyze Maintenance and Equipment indicators currently used by Kinross Gold Corporation
  • Get familiar with the different elements of the mobile and/or fixed equipment used by Kinross in different mining operations
  • Study maintenance cost structures related to different fleets of Mobile Equipment and/or processing equipment
  • Study current Life Cycle Cost evaluation algorithms and methods Learn and apply reliability methodologies related to assessing and predictive performance. In particular Weibull Analysis and RAM (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Analysis)
  • Study the current Kinross Total Cost of Ownership Tool and expand its applicability to all mine and/or processing equipment
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance Corporate Team in supporting site’s initiatives
  • Document findings and main conclusions related to the different analysis to be performed
  • Create and present a slide deck describing the most relevant findings and learnings from the summer program

Minimum RequirementsEducation and Experience

  • Preference for candidates in their 3rd or 4th year of university, but other candidates may also be considered
  • Mechanical or Industrial engineering, but candidates studying other forms of engineering or mathematics may also be considered

Skills

  • Strong capabilities and experience in the use of advanced Excel functionality
  • Use and knowledge of advanced statistics and mathematic tools an asset (Maple, Matlab, Minitab, etc.)
  • Excellent attention to details
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral
  • Proven ability to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Team player with an ability to work effectively in a team setting
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Experience working in an industrial environment is an asset
  • Language skills in French, Arabic, Spanish or Portuguese are assets, but not mandatory
  • Ability and willingness to travel. There is a potential for some travel to one or two of our mine sites (Up to four weeks of travel in total)

Kinross Gold Corporation – Junior Supply Chain Analyst (Contract) – Toronto, ON

Company: Kinross Gold Corporation

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:40:48 GMT

Job description: Start Date ASAPHybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)Dress Code Business CasualLocation Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)A Great Place to WorkWho We AreKinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.
Eager to know more about us? Visit Home –Purpose of Role(Corporate Contracts & Indirect Purchases)The Junior Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for supporting procurement activities related to indirect purchases and corporate contracts. This role involves assisting in contract management, supplier negotiations, data analysis, and process improvements to enhance cost efficiency and compliance. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supply chain optimization.This role provides a foundation in procurement and contract management, offering opportunities for career growth into roles such as Procurement Analyst, Contracts Specialist, Strategic Sourcing Analyst, or Category Manager with experience and further training.Job Responsibilities1. Procurement & Contract Management Support

  • Assist in the administration of corporate contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
  • Support supplier selection, negotiation, and performance evaluation for indirect purchases (e.g., office supplies, IT services, professional services, travel, facilities management).
  • Maintain accurate records of contracts, purchase agreements, and supplier evaluations in procurement systems.
  • Ensure contract renewals and amendments are tracked and processed in a timely manner.

2. Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Collect and analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
  • Develop reports and dashboards to monitor spending, contract performance, and supplier KPIs.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to indirect procurement.

3. Supplier Relationship Management

  • Assist in monitoring supplier performance based on cost, quality, service levels, and compliance.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to address supplier-related issues and ensure smooth contract execution.
  • Support risk assessments related to supplier dependency and contractual obligations.

4. Process Improvement & Compliance

  • Assist in the development and implementation of procurement best practices and process improvements.
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support sustainability initiatives related to responsible sourcing and supplier diversity.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with finance, legal, and operational teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
  • Assist in internal audits and compliance checks for procurement and contract management activities.
  • Participate in supplier meetings, negotiations, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, or a related field.
  • 1+years of experience in procurement, contract management, or supply chain operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with procurement software (e.g., Ariba, JD Edwards) is a plus.
  • Speaking French, Arabic, Spanish or Portuguese considered an asset.

Additional Skills

  • Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to learn quickly.
  • Ability to work with others in team environment.
  • Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to learn quickly.
  • Ability to travel periodically.

Kinross Gold Corporation – Data Engineer – Toronto, ON

Company: Kinross Gold Corporation

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:29:43 GMT

Job description: Start Date ASAPHybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)Dress Code Business CasualLocation Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)A Great Place to WorkWho We AreKinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. , Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its , reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.Eager to know more about us? VisitPurpose of RoleReporting to the Director of Development, Integration and Analytics, the incumbent will be a key member of the IT team, focusing primarily on data engineering, but also assisting with data architecture and management processes.This person plays a critical role in enabling the organization to leverage data effectively for decision-making and strategic initiatives by ensuring the availability, reliability, and quality of data. In-depth knowledge on data processing, data modelling, data products for integration and visualization is required.Job ResponsibilitiesData Engineering (70%)

  • Assist with the design and implementation of data pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into storage systems (e.g., data warehouses, data lakes). This involves understanding the data sources, defining data extraction methods, and ensuring the integrity and quality of the data throughout the process.
  • Integrating data from multiple sources and systems to create a unified view of the data landscape within the organization. This involves understanding data formats, protocols, and APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange and interoperability between systems.
  • Developing algorithms and scripts to clean, preprocess, and transform raw data into a format suitable for analysis and reporting. This may involve data normalization, denormalization, aggregation, and other data manipulation techniques.
  • Contribute to the design of data models and schemas to represent the structure and relationships of the data stored in databases. This involves understanding the business requirements and data usage patterns to design models that support efficient data access and analysis.
  • Conducting data quality checks and validation processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of the data. This includes identifying and resolving data anomalies, errors, and discrepancies to maintain data integrity and reliability.
  • Documenting data engineering processes, workflows, and systems to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration within the Data and Analytics team and across the organization. This includes creating documentation for data pipelines, data models, and infrastructure configurations.
  • Provide day-to-day support and technical expertise to both technical and non-technical teams.

Data Architecture and Data Management (20%)

  • Assist with management of databases and data storage solutions to store and organize structured and unstructured data effectively. This includes database design, configuration, optimization, and performance tuning to ensure efficient data retrieval and processing.
  • Assist with managing the infrastructure and resources required to support data processing and analysis, including servers, clusters, storage systems, and cloud services.
  • Collaborate with our CyberSecurity and Data Management teams to ensure data security, compliance, and governance standards are consistently met across the data platform, adhering to global data engineering standards and principles.
  • Assist with creating, documenting, and improving repeatable patterns for accessing specific data sources, such as: repeatable playbook for consuming 3rd party APIs.

Data Science (10%)

  • Contribute to data science initiatives by identifying opportunities, collecting and preparing data, and setting up data pipelines.
  • Prepare the exploratory data analyses, proof-of-concept modeling, and business cases necessary to generate partner consensus and internal support for potential opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, information management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • At least 2 years post degree experience with design, implementation, and operationalization of large-scale data and analytics solutions.
  • A strong background in technology with experience in data engineering, data warehousing and data product development.
  • Strong understanding of reporting and analytics tools & techniques.
  • Strong knowledge of data lifecycle management concepts.
  • Excellent documentation skills, including workflow documentation.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Required Technical Knowledge

  • Expertise designing and implementing ETL/ELT processes using Cloud Platforms, including data extraction from various sources, data transformation, and loading data into target systems such as data lakes or warehouses.
  • Solid foundation in SQL and able to write and optimize SQL queries efficiently to manipulate and analyze data effectively.
  • Strong experience with Python for data processing, analysis, and automation, with the ability to write efficient and scalable code.
  • Proficient in developing and executing notebooks using languages like Python, Scala, or SQL. Experience with notebook features such as interactive visualization, Markdown cells, and magic commands.
  • Experience with Source Code management tooling such as Git or Azure DevOps as well as a strong understanding of deployment pipelines using services such as Git Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins

Nice To Have

  • Solid understanding of the Databricks platform, including its core components, such as Databricks Runtime, Databricks Workspace, Catalog, and Databricks CLI. Comfortable navigating the Databricks environment and performing common tasks such as creating clusters, notebooks, and jobs.
  • Experience with Spark DataFrame API, Spark SQL, and Spark MLlib for data processing, querying, and machine learning tasks. Able to write efficient Spark code to process large volumes of data in distributed environments.
  • Familiarity with the integration between Databricks and other Azure services, such as Azure Blob Storage for data storage, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) for data lakes, Azure SQL Database or Azure Synapse Analytics for data warehousing, Azure Key Vault for secrets management, and Azure Event Hubs.
  • Understanding the basics of Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage (Blob Storage, Data Lake Storage), Azure Networking (Virtual Network, Subnetting), Azure Identity and Access Management (Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control), and Azure Resource Management.

Required Behavioral Competencies

  • Communication – demonstrated strength in communicating with internal and external customers, vendors, project teams and senior management. Strong ability to build relationships, work collaboratively, and resolve problems with people at all levels of the organization.
  • Flexibility – the ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities, to use feedback from the team and the broader organization to change course if it is deemed necessary.
  • Innovation – willingness to embrace new, improved and unconventional ways to address business and technical issues and opportunities.
  • Accountability – ownership of what is being worked on as well as willingness to take credit, accept and learn from failures when applicable.
  • Travel – Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Kinross Gold Corporation – Manager – Data Governance – Toronto, ON

Company: Kinross Gold Corporation

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:32:18 GMT

Job description: Start Date ASAP
Contract 18 months
Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)
Dress Code Business Casual
Location Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)
A Great Place to WorkWho We AreKinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.
Eager to know more about us? Visit Home –Job DescriptionReporting to the Sr. Director of Data Management and Analytics, the incumbent will be a key member of the IT team, focusing primarily on data management activities including but not limited to strategy, governance, policies, and practices definition.
This person strengthens and provides recommendations on how data is made available and shared consistently across the organization. In-depth knowledge on data collection, processing, cataloging, modeling, storing, and sharing is required.
The Manager, Data Governance is expected to collaborate with data engineers and analytics specialists, business domain stakeholders and solution developers throughout the organization to identify, design ,and develop the most efficient data and analytical solutions to deliver desired business outcomes.Job ResponsibilitiesData Governance (70%)

  • Develop and articulate a clear vision and strategy for data governance that aligns with the organization’s overall objectives and business priorities.
  • Oversee and manage all aspects of the Data Governance Platform (Alation) at Kinross, including metadata management, data lineage, data cataloging, and quality monitoring.
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of data governance initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with business units, IT teams, and senior leadership to ensure alignment, adoption, and support for data-driven initiatives.
  • Establish and oversee data stewardship programs, clearly defining roles and responsibilities for data ownership across business units.
  • Develop, document, and implement a scalable data governance operating model, including strategy, policies, best practices, and standards.
  • Define and enforce data standards, best practices, and guidelines to ensure data quality, integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business units, offering strategic insights and guidance on how to maximize the value of data while promoting data literacy and analytics adoption across the organization.
  • Engage and support data owners to ensure they understand their governance responsibilities, providing expert advisory guidance and ensuring accountability.
  • Monitor and assess emerging technologies, trends, and industry practices to continuously evolve the organization’s data strategy and governance frameworks.
  • Support audits and regulatory reporting by providing comprehensive governance documentation, compliance reports, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Develop and lead training and awareness programs to educate employees on data governance principles, policies, and best practices.
  • Advocate for a data-driven culture, ensuring that governance frameworks enable data democratization while maintaining strong security and compliance controls.

Information & Data Architecture (10%)

  • Assist with reviewing, documenting, and improving existing strategies, principles and standards related to enterprise-level data architecture.
  • Define and implement data catalog capabilities and scalable metadata management to support a self-service Analytic Framework (consumers, explorers, innovators).
  • Catalog existing data sources and document the flow and transformation of data from source through data repositories and to end-user data marts or applications.
  • Work with data stewards to continuously improve data lineage, metadata management, and master data management strategies.

.Business Intelligence, and Integration Practices (10%)

  • Collaborate with Data Engineering, and Reporting and Analytics teams to implement report certification levels, data validation, cleansing, and monitoring processes.
  • Assist with initial data exploration steps (binning, pivoting, summarizing, and finding correlations, for example) as well as data modelling activities.
  • Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to understand their data needs, challenges, and opportunities for leveraging data to drive business outcomes.

Data Science (10%)

  • Assist in introducing Data Science concepts within the organization and play a role in all stages of the data science project life cycle, including the identification of suitable data science project opportunities, partnering with business leaders, domain experts, and end-users to gain business understanding, data understanding, and requirements collection.
  • Prepare the exploratory data analyses, proof-of-concept modeling, and business cases necessary to generate partner consensus and internal support for potential opportunities.

Education and Experience

  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, information management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • 5-8 years of experience in Data Governance and/or Data Management
  • Previous experience with Cloud capabilities related to data storage and usage is required.
  • Previous experience in the mining industry is an asset.
  • Certifications in Data Governance, Data Management, or Compliance (e.g., DAMA CDMP, DCAM, CIPP) is considered an asset.
  • Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Arabic is considered an asset.

Required Technical Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and regulatory requirements related to data privacy and security.
  • Experience with Data Governance Platforms (e.g.: Alation, Collibra, Informatica)
  • Knowledge of data access controls, encryption methods, and best practices for securing sensitive data assets.
  • Familiarity with data auditing, monitoring, and governance tools to ensure data quality and compliance.
  • Understanding of database systems, data warehousing concepts, and data modeling principles.
  • Proficiency in SQL for data querying, manipulation, and retrieval.
  • Knowledge of data integration techniques, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data pipeline development.
  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and services for data storage, processing, and analysis.
  • Experience with cloud-based data warehouses, data lakes, and serverless computing environments for scalable data processing and analytics.

Required Behavioural Competencies

  • Mentorship – provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities. Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
  • Communication – demonstrated strength in communicating with internal and external customers, vendors, project teams and senior management. Strong ability to build relationships, work collaboratively, and resolve problems with people at all levels of the organization.
  • Flexibility – the ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities, to use feedback from the team and the broader organization to change course if it is deemed necessary.
  • Innovation – willingness to embrace new, improved, and unconventional ways to address business and technical issues and opportunities.
  • Accountability – ownership of what is being worked on as well as willingness to take responsibility, accept and learn from failures when applicable.
  • Travel – Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Design Technician – Great Bear Project – Kinross Gold Corporation – Red Lake, ON

Company: Kinross Gold Corporation

Location: Red Lake, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 17 Jan 2025 07:32:56 GMT

Job description: more about us? Visit The Great Bear project is a development-stage asset located in the renowned and prolific Red Lake mining district…, and represents one of the most exciting recent gold discoveries globally. The project has excellent potential to become a top-tier…

Kinross Gold Corporation – Gold Rush Summer Intern – Data Analytics – Toronto, ON

Company: Kinross Gold Corporation

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:15:34 GMT

Job description: Start Date May 2025Contract 4 months (Paid)Hybrid: 3 days in office; 2 days work remote with flexible hoursDress Code: Business CasualLocation: Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)A Great Place to WorkWho We AreKinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. , Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.Eager to know more about us? Visit Home –Purpose of RoleThe Data Analytics intern will assist the Data Management & Analytics team (within the Kinross Corporate IT department) with projects related to mining operations and supporting key business initiatives. The intern will play a significant role on the design and development of business intelligence (BI) reporting solutions and contribute to various ad-hoc projects in collaboration with departments and mine site/project teams.Job Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Manager, Reporting & Analytics to build data visualization solutions, primarily using Power BI
  • Document and analyze data flows from source systems through repositories to end-user data marts or applications
  • Promote self-service analytics by empowering less-technical users to create reports and perform analyses independently
  • Assist with data discovery for mine-related systems such as: Dispatch, Historian, Ore Production, etc.
  • Support the implementation of the new Kinross Analytics Framework

Qualifications and Skills

  • Enrolled in a 2nd or 3rd year Business, Math, Statistics, Engineering, Science, or related program at an accredited college or university
  • Reporting and data visualization tools such as Power BI will be considered a significant asset
  • Knowledge of SQL, Python, and Databricks will be considered a very strong skill set
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders; a high degree of professionalism is required
  • Excellent organizational and documentation skills with great attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for data-related activities such as: data discovery, data management, data engineering, data governance, data visualization, and data modeling
  • Exposure to business intelligence tools and techniques, as well as experience with technical documentation

Kinross Gold Corporation – Gold Rush Summer Intern – Data Analytics – Toronto, ON

Company: Kinross Gold Corporation

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:24:44 GMT

Job description: Start Date May 2025Contract 4 months (Paid)Hybrid: 3 days in office; 2 days work remote with flexible hoursDress Code: Business CasualLocation: Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)A Great Place to WorkWho We AreKinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. , Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.Eager to know more about us? Visit Home –Purpose of RoleThe Data Analytics intern will assist the Data Management & Analytics team (within the Kinross Corporate IT department) with projects related to mining operations and supporting key business initiatives. The intern will play a significant role on the design and development of business intelligence (BI) reporting solutions and contribute to various ad-hoc projects in collaboration with departments and mine site/project teams.Job Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Manager, Reporting & Analytics to build data visualization solutions, primarily using Power BI
  • Document and analyze data flows from source systems through repositories to end-user data marts or applications
  • Promote self-service analytics by empowering less-technical users to create reports and perform analyses independently
  • Assist with data discovery for mine-related systems such as: Dispatch, Historian, Ore Production, etc.
  • Support the implementation of the new Kinross Analytics Framework

Qualifications and Skills

  • Enrolled in a 2nd or 3rd year Business, Math, Statistics, Engineering, Science, or related program at an accredited college or university
  • Reporting and data visualization tools such as Power BI will be considered a significant asset
  • Knowledge of SQL, Python, and Databricks will be considered a very strong skill set
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders; a high degree of professionalism is required
  • Excellent organizational and documentation skills with great attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for data-related activities such as: data discovery, data management, data engineering, data governance, data visualization, and data modeling
  • Exposure to business intelligence tools and techniques, as well as experience with technical documentation