Manager, Human Resources (Back River/Goose Site)

The Company

B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project 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, Human Resources (Back River/Goose Site)

Introduction

Reporting to the General Manager, Back River with functional collaboration with the Regional Director, Administration, the Manager, Human Resources (HR) is responsible for overseeing all Back River/Goose HR functions by ensuring compliance with B2Gold Nunavut’s policies and procedures, and fostering a positive and productive work environment. The role involves supervising the HR site employees, supporting staffing activities, managing employee and industrial relations issues, ensuring legal compliance, promoting wellbeing and enhancing workplace culture.

Location

This is a full-time position based at B2Gold Nunavut's office in Edmonton, Alberta with regular travel required to B2Gold Nunavut's sites in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee HR programs and operations, ensuring compliance with B2Gold Nunavut’s policies, procedures, relevant labour laws and legal requirements; and develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures that support the B2Gold Nunavut’s people cultural objectives and business mandates;
• Be actively involved in workforce planning, and oversee all HR workstreams and administration;
• Promote a positive work culture through effective communication and employee engagement initiatives; and lead HR projects and initiatives, such as diversity and inclusion programs, and employee wellness;
• Provide direction to the people management team regarding employee concerns, grievances, and disciplinary actions; and oversee investigations and ensure issues are resolved in a fair and consistent manner;
• Manage the annual performance cycle, including providing direction to Heads of Departments on setting annual objectives, employee career development plans and on addressing performance issues; and
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development programs to enhance employee skills and competencies, including leadership and supervisory competency development and non-technical training & development programs/framework.
• Perform other duties as required in support of Company objectives.

Requirements

• Ten (10) years of HR experience, with at least five (5) years in a managerial role, preferably in the mining, construction, heavy industrial or production sectors;
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field;
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is required; and
• Proficiency in conflict resolution and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

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 Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.

We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.