Corporate - Manager, Compliance and Ethics (Vancouver)

The Company

B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has three operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia, and the Philippines, a mine under construction in northern Canada and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 860,000 and 940,000 ounces in 2024.

Position

Manager, Compliance and Ethics

Introduction

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Legal and Corporate Communications and working directly with the Director, Legal, this strategic role has the primary responsibility of developing and maintaining B2Gold’s Compliance and Ethics program. The Manager, Compliance and Ethics plays a vital role in fostering and ensuring ethical conduct by all Company employees and agents, and discouraging associated misconduct and mitigate risk.  This position is responsible for ensuring that the Company’s processes related to compliance management align with applicable regulatory requirements and business operations policies.  The Manager, Compliance and Ethics must also ensure that all compliance management work is performed in accordance with the Company’s safety policies and procedures, in conjunction with the Sustainability and other departments involved in compliance. The ideal candidate will be a highly efficient self-starter with sound judgement and solid understanding of the regulatory requirements in the mining industry that thrives in a fast-paced work environment.

Location

This is a full-time position based at B2Gold Corporate Office in Vancouver, Canada with a flexible work arrangement option available.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide current and emerging legal, regulatory, and operational risk issues related to compliance, risk, ethics and associated misconduct by employees and agents;
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive compliance program framework aligned with applicable regulatory regulations and Company policies;
• Oversee compliance with all relevant rules, regulations, standards and policies;
• Conduct regular risk assessments and provide recommendations to SVP, Legal and Corporate Communications and the executive management team regarding risks associated with scenarios that are governed by the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Policy;
• Conduct annual Compliance Assessment and prepare and present periodic reporting to the executive management team;
• Ensure compliance requirements and processes comply with legal and regulatory requirements and the Company’s governance policies and program requirements;
• Assess compliance with all laws, regulations and policies at a corporate level, as well as monitoring compliance processes at the operations level, including but not limited to ensuring all complaints and reports are appropriately assigned, investigated, and resolved in accordance with internal procedures;
• Ensure all corporate compliance and governance policies are duly implemented and communicated across the business;
• Design and implement compliance training programs for the organization and provide ongoing education on all compliance and governance policies and procedures; and
• Perform other duties as required in support of Company objectives.

Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or similar from a reputable post-secondary program;

• Minimum five years of related professional experience in compliance and ethics, including international experience;
• Project management experience;
• Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) designation;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate professionally with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Strong attention to detail, well-organized, and able to manage time efficiently;
• Strong interpersonal skills; team player with ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels;
• Broad experience in developing, implementing, auditing, and organizing a strong compliance and ethics program;
• Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements and leading compliance practices in the mining industry;
• High degree of initiative requiring minimal supervision;
• Well-organized, have sound judgement with demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work in a timely fashion in a fast-paced work environment;
• Able to prioritize, adapt, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities while adhering to strict deadlines; and

• Proven ability to maintain discretion and/or confidentiality with strong work ethics.

Job Demands/Physical Requirements:

• This position will be based at B2Gold Corporate Office in Vancouver, Canada with a flexible work arrangement option available. International travel to mine sites and projects (~20% of the time) will be required.

Compensation

B2Gold prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

B2Gold offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience, knowledge and skill set, and a comprehensive benefit package for employees and their eligible dependents. The base salary range for this position is CAD $180,000 – 195,000 per annum, which is the anticipated pay at the time of hire but does not reflect similar future job opportunities. Details of the total compensation package will be shared during the interview process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Corp.; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested candidates are kindly requested not to contact the hiring manager directly. Please follow the application process and apply directly on B2Gold's Careers site, which helps streamline the application process and ensures designated channels for communication. We appreciate your cooperation.