THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Horizon Oil Sands mine began operations in 2009 – this is a young mine with barrels and barrels of potential for you to make your mark!   This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with a world class integrated oil sands mine and bitumen upgrading operation.  Due to the massive resource base, the mine and plant facilities are expected to produce for decades to come without production declines normally associated with crude oil production.

As part of this technically challenging role, you will be exposed to a wide range of responsibilities including the preparation of designs, implementing plans for the construction of earthwork structures and management of design projects. 

HOW WILL YOU MAKE YOUR MARK?
Contribute your geotechnical expertise to the mining operation at Horizon Oil Sands in the following areas:
• Evaluate geologic conditions and geotechnical characteristics for assessment and design of earth structures and pit-wall slopes
• Perform slope stability and seepage analyses as necessary to establish safe slope design
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and memos documenting analyses and recommendations
• Present results to mine planners, operations staff, senior management, and technical reviewers
• Plan and supervise field investigations
• Evaluate borrow suitability for earthwork construction
• Plan, implement and assess instrumentation programs to monitor performance of earth structures and pit-wall slopes

QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5+ years’ experience in Geotechnical Engineering such as field investigations, earthworks monitoring, slope stability analyses, seepage analyses, or instrumentation installation and monitoring
• Experience with Geotechnical conditions in the Fort McMurray region is preferred
• Ability to develop and execute a plan for completing geotechnical design projects
• Performing consistently accurate calculations including slope stability, seepage, and settlement analyses
• Experience with Slope/W
• Experience preparing complete and well organized engineering reports
• Prior Experience working independently, or with little supervision on non-routine technical assignments
• Prior experience working safely and effectively in the field without direct supervision, in the presence of heavy mining equipment

HEALTH AND SAFETY:
At Canadian Natural, safety is a core value.  Our commitment is to ensure the safety of employees, the public, protecting the environment and developing and maintaining positive relationships in the communities in which we operate.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Saskatoon, SK

POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

As part of the supply chain management team, you will be responsible for providing key input into the consolidated contracting strategy for Cameco capital projects, as well as for development and implementation of comprehensive system of contracts administration, including contractor performance management. As an expert in construction contracts, you will be responsible for resolution of various contracting challenges at Cameco, relying on your in-depth knowledge of pricing structures, terms and conditions, claims prevention and resolution methods, as well as development and management of EPCM contracts on the owner’s side.

In addition, you will continually assess, develop and implement improvements to the Cameco contracting process. You will provide leadership and direction to a contingent of project site-based contracts administrators.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements of the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or a related discipline
• Fifteen years of overall experience in project contracting, procurement or other project disciplines
• Eight years of direct experience developing and administering construction and EPCM contracts on major capital projects
• Experience in functional leadership positions
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered

Ideally the preferred candidate will be hired as a regular employee; however, this role is open to candidates interested in a contract position as well.  

RBC Global Asset Management (“RBC GAM”) is a North American-based asset manager with global scope and industry-leading investment management capabilities. The RBC GAM group of companies, including Phillips, Hager & North serving institutional clients in Canada, manage approximately CAD $250 billion (US $250B, £156B or €182B) in assets worldwide on behalf of individual, high net worth and institutional investors through mutual funds, pooled funds, hedge funds, segregated accounts and specialty investment strategies such Cash Management.

The incumbent will work closely with the portfolio managers on the global resources team to research and analyze global material and energy companies for inclusion in global and domestic resource portfolios.

Key Accountabilities:

•Conduct extensive company due diligence on existing and future equity holdings.
•Strong focus on analyzing company’s resource projects to determine viability and meaningfulness to the investment.
•Perform company analysis including, but not limited to, the creation and maintenance of proprietary earnings forecasts and expected return models.
•Maintain, develop and enhance existing equity evaluation models.
•Strong fundamental approach to understanding and forecasting trends in all sub-sectors of the global resource industry.
•Develop and utilize excel-based scenario analysis to examine company information and other public data.
•Daily meetings and conference calls with management teams of existing and prospective equity holdings.
•Due diligence site visits for current and prospective investments as required.
•Generate recommendations for portfolio inclusion.
•Must be able to work in a high pressure and dynamic environment, while respecting time commitments.
•Attention to detail is critical.
•Must demonstrate strong initiative.
•Must be able to multi-task and work within a diverse team.

Knowledge/Experience:

•Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in geology and/or mine engineering.
•Geological field experience and/or mining experience.
•Keen interest and/or experience in capital markets.
•Proficient in Excel.
•Working towards CFA designation.
•Passionate interest and technical understanding of Resource based companies.
•Comprehensive understanding of the capital markets.
•Advanced knowledge of Excel.
•Knowledge of Visual Basic, Bloomberg and FMC an asset.
•Excellent communicational skills.
•Self-starter.
•Team player

Xstrata Coal, Donkin Mine, Nova Scotia

Xstrata Coal proposes to construct and operate an underground coal mine at the site of the existing Donkin Mine located on the Donkin Peninsula within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. It is estimated that the Project will invest approximately half a billion Canadian dollars in capital expenditure and over $100M annually during its operating life. Exceptional opportunities now exist to join the Donkin Mine project at this exciting phase of its development.

Mine Manager – Underground

(Ref No. EH0317)

As one of the most senior people on site, you will report to the Executive General Manager, Xstrata Coal Canada and be accountable for all aspects of site operations including planning, geology, production, safety, environment, legal compliance, business performance and contractor management. Providing visible leadership on site you will take responsibility for driving a zero harmsafety culture whilst ensuring that employees are engaged, enthusiastic and understanding of the company direction. Commercially, you will take ownership of the site activities ensuring all regulatory codes, agreements and standards are complied with and you will report on a regular basis any statutory requirements to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will come from a senior leadership role with significant mining and operational experience in underground coal. Tertiary qualifications in a Mining related discipline (Mining, Geology) are desirable coupled with a sound working knowledge of Federal and Provincial legislation. Qualifications and experience must be sufficient to enable designation as a mine manager at a coal mine as defined in Section 544 of the Provincial Underground Mining Regulations. It is expected the successful candidate will be prepared to visit other Xstrata Coal operations and projects internationally as part of the on-boarding process.

Seeking Expressions of Interest

(Ref No. EH0346)

Our Xstrata Coal business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is seeking expressions of interest from experienced coal mining professionals. This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career with a rapidly expanding mining giant. Submit your updated resume via the link below.

Applications close: 11 March 2012

Apply online at:

www.xstrata.com/careers

Xstrata Coal, Donkin Mine, Nova Scotia

Xstrata Coal proposes to construct and operate an underground coal mine at the site of the existing Donkin Mine located on the Donkin Peninsula within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. It is estimated that the Project will invest approximately half a billion Canadian dollars in capital expenditure and over $100M annually during its operating life. Exceptional opportunities now exist to join the Donkin Mine project at this exciting phase of its development.

Mining Engineer – Underground

(Ref No. EH0325)

In this critical role you will be responsible for generating long-term underground mine plans based on sound mining principles to meet Xstrata’s Sustainable Development Commitments and maximise the financial return from the resource. Reporting to the Mine Manager you will add sustainable value to the Project through optimisation of existing Life of Mine Plans (LOMPs), whilst identifying and developing underground projects. As an underground technical expert you will provide innovative engineering and technical solutions to production and site activities as well as guidance and direction in establishing and maintaining appropriate technical standards.

The successful candidate will have significant technical and operational experience in underground coal, as well as tertiary qualifications in mining or a similar discipline. Sound working knowledge of Federal and Provincial legislation coupled with qualifications from a university accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board will be highly regarded. You should also be willing to undertake training and familiarisation with underground technical and mining in our Australian operations for a period of approximately 12 months.

Seeking Expressions of Interest

(Ref No. EH0346)

Our Xstrata Coal business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is seeking expressions of interest from experienced coal mining professionals. This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career with a rapidly expanding mining giant. Submit your updated resume via the link below.

Applications close: 11 March 2012

Apply online at:

www.xstrata.com/careers

REPORTING STRUCTURE

•This position reports to the Vice-President, Environment and Sustainability

• Direct reports to this position are:

o None

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide the development and implementation of the corporate health and safety policies throughout the global operating and exploration units of the corporation.

• Provide direction and assistance to the corporation in developing and implementing its health and safety strategies and establishing strategic risk programs and liability management. This position will participate in the statutory approvals of major projects.

• Provide technical input and support to the corporation in the development and implementation of an internal audit program for health and safety.

• Provide interpretation and guidance to the corporation to ensure accurate information on health and safety regulations and proposed regulations affecting the industry and the business enterprise.

• Assist all operating facilities and exploration in their efforts to remain free of any health and safety regulatory violations through the initiation of facility and regulatory audit and oversight. If deficiencies exist, keep the Centerra VP Environment and Sustainability, the COO and VP Exploration informed and work with responsible site and exploration personnel to correct deficiencies as required.

• Propose and guide the implementation of the most economically feasible solutions to the health and safety issues facing the corporation.

• Maintain contact with appropriate government and regulatory authorities.

• Complete health and safety due diligence on any project or company acquisition.

• In conjunction with the VP Human Resources, the VP, Environment and Sustainability, the VP Exploration and the VP, Investor Relations provide input, support and implementation of any health and safety related community, government and public relations strategies and initiatives.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• The nature of this position requires the incumbent to have a strong technical background, be thoroughly knowledgeable of all Centerra operations and advanced projects, and have an excellent working relationship with the senior management, operations personnel, project engineering and business development personnel in the Company. The individual must be internationally focused, a long-term thinker and planner, be able to operate with minimal direction and be able to implement strategies and actions through persuasion rather than authority.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

• A relevant university degree and a minimum of 15-20 years of relevant health and safety in the global mining industry is required. Must hold professional certification in the health and safety field. Must be able to communicate effectively and with the use of persuasion. Proven ability to develop and implement health and safety management and audit programs. Must also have previous experience effectively developing relationships with non-governmental organizations in an international setting.

RELATIONSHIPS

INTERNAL

• All levels of executives and senior management, exploration, project engineering, operating and technical personnel throughout the Company including the Business/Corporate Development Group, the Legal, Human Resources, Corporate Investor Relations/Communications and Internal Audit Departments in Toronto. Works closely with the VP, Environment and Sustainability on cross functional matters.

EXTERNAL

• Senior management, exploration and operating personnel in competitor companies, consultants, auditors, government agencies and mining associations, local community leaders and non-governmental organizations.

DIMENSIONS

• Responsible for a budget of USD $350,000+. Dotted line responsibility for the sites most senior health and safety staff. Responsible to remain in continual communication with the sites and exploration senior management teams.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The incumbent must be able to effectively deal with the stress of multiple demands and time pressures required to meet deadlines. Extensive travel is required, sometimes on very short notice.