Careers (November 23, 1998)

Ideally you will be experienced in bringing about “finding a better way” through innovative, practical, and effective approaches to employee relations, recruitment and selection, communications, health and safety, performance based compensation, and management and employee development. In addition, you will be a team player with exceptional listening, interpersonal and problem resolution skills, think strategically, and be able to thrive on high job demands. Previous northern, first nations and mining industry experience will be a definite asset.

This is the land of the midnight sun. Located at the confluence of the Yukon and Klondike rivers, Dawson City is the home of the ’98 Klondike Gold Rush. “Dawson” is a family oriented community of 2000 permanent residents. We have access to limitless range of summer historical, out-door land and water recreation opportunities and in the winter, this becomes the snowmobile capital of the world – enjoy the excitement of the Yukon Quest – or take the “Trip over the Top”. We are served by a K – 12 school system and a local health center staffed by doctors and medical staff.

Viceroy is offering a competitive compensation package and housing assistance. If this opportunity appeals to you, please send your resume, in confidence to:

Luscar Ltd., is a well established coal mining company currently operating six surface mines in southern Saskatchewan. The Poplar River Mine in Coronach, Saskatchewan, is a subsidiary of Luscar Ltd., a diversified coal mining company with operations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and extensive reserves throughout western Canada.

We currently have a challenging position available for a:

MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

Reporting to the General Manager, the Manager, Human Resources is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of all aspects of human resource activities at the Poplar River Mine for all staff and unionized personnel. The areas of responsibility include collective bargaining, recruitment, labour relations, loss control, training, public relations, and employee relations.

The successful applicant will have significant relevant training and experience. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with good interpersonal and communication skills.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants are requested to forward a resume, in strictest confidence to:

Agrium Inc. is the largest North American producer of nitrogen fertilizers and a major producer of potash and phosphate fertilizers. The company is developing an open pit phosphate mine and processing plant located 40 km southwest of Kapuskasing in northern Ontario. If you are a self-motivated team player with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, consider cultivating a career with us as a:

MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING

Reporting to the Mill Superintendent, you will provide engineering support to the mill to enhance and optimize operations and maintenance. Responsibilities include carrying out assessment and feasibility studies, supervising construction and commissioning of projects, preparing technical specifications, drawings and engineering estimates, as well as planning and administering the maintenance budget.

A Mechanical Engineering degree and eligibility for membership in PEO is preferred. A mechanical engineering technology diploma will also be considered. Ten to 15 years’ industrial maintenance experience is required, preferably in mining/milling. Competition # KAP 200.

Buyer

As a member of the site management team, you will be responsible for purchasing general and specialized equipment and operating chemicals, managing the warehouse, labour contracts, and acquiring business services for the mine. You will establish materials management site guidelines and process aligned with corporate policy and maintain the Mill’s management system (SAP).

You possess a Level Four PMAC designations or a related underground degree with a minimum of six years’ mining industry purchasing experience. Competition #KAP 300.

Mill Coach/Trainer

You will help ensure the operations and maintenance teams operate the plant in an efficient and safe manner. Your duties will include ongoing training and coaching in the development, delivery and/or coordination of Operations, Maintenance and Environmental Health and Safety programs.

You have a journeyman trade ticket, or a diploma from a recognized technical program plus ten years of experience in an industrial setting. Ideally, you will be certified in such areas as WHMIS, TDG, First Aid/CPR, and confined space entry. The proven ability to contribute as an individual and as a coach to self-management teams is critical. Competition # KAP 400.

All positions require a sound knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and data management PC applications. The ability to communicate in both English and French is a definite asset.

Agrium Inc. offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package, and a salary to be commensurate with experience. Please reply with resume an covering letter, quoting the appropriate competition number, by December 4, 1998, to: Human Resources, Agrium Inc., Suite 426, 10333 Southport Road S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2W 3X6. Fax: (403) 259-5029.

The Lisheen Mine, Tipperary, Ireland

Ivernia West plc. and Minorco are partners in a Joint Venture to develop a Zinc/Lead mine in County Tipperary
, Ireland. This is a world class mining project and the biggest zinc discovery in Europe in the last 13 years. Underground trackless mining methods will be employed and will include blast hole stoping, room and pillar/drift and fill. Production will be at the rate of 1.5 Mt. Per annum. Production of zinc and lead concentrates will average 300,000 tonnes and 40,000 tonnes respectively per annum over the 14 years predicted life of the mine. As we prepare for operational phase of the mine which is due to commence in the final quarter of 1999, we now invite applications for the following positions:

ENGINEERING SERVICES

Senior Mechanical/Electrical Engineer: The senior mechanical/electrical engineer will be the head of the engineering department, reporting to the General Manager. Responsibilities will include the managing of capital projects, central planned maintenance department, material management section including procurement, all engineering functions excluding the mine and concentrator maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years mining experience, preferably underground and a relevant third level qualifications.

MINING

Mechanical/Electrical Engineer: Reporting to the Mining Manager, the ideal candidate will have at least ten years experience in the underground mining industry and will be responsible for all engineering aspects of the underground operation. Heading a maintenance team with responsibilities which include the efficient and safe operation of all trackless (diesel power) and fixed plant. Prior to commissioning, duties will cover design finalization and monitoring all engineering aspects of the mine development contract.

Technical Services Engineer: Reporting to the Mining Manager, this position requires a minimum of ten years experience in both mine planning and production operations. A tertiary qualification in mining engineering is essential, as well as excellent communication skills and computer literacy. Geotechnical expertise and back fill experience would be advantageous.

Knowledge and experience of Vulcan mine planning software would also be beneficial.

SAFETY

Safety Officer: Reporting to the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, the ideal candidate will have at least five years experience and relevant third level qualifications. Experience in the mining industry or similar industry is essential.

Responsibilities will involve the implementation of health & safety programmes, as well as establishing best practice throughout the facility. Risk assessment, site audits, safety training, occupational monitoring, accident investigation will form part of the duties.

CONCENTRATOR

General Foreman: The ideal candidate will have at least ten years experience, preferably in base metals, Knowledge of modern grinding, flotation an dewatering processes are essential as is operational management experience of a concentrator and a tailings dam. Operational responsibility will also include a water treatment plant and concentrate haulage. The successful candidate will be responsible for the recruitment and training of the operations team prior to commissioning and therefore should also possess excellent interpersonal and people management skills.

Mechanical/Electrical Engineer: The ideal candidate will have at least ten years mineral processing experience and possess a third level electrical or mechanical qualification or apprenticeship plus relevant years of experience. Responsibilities will include the recruitment and training of the maintenance team to provide a comprehensive maintenance service, both preventive and routine, to ensure orderly operations of the plant facility. The successful candidate should also possess excellent interpersonal and people management skills.

Metallurgist: The ideal candidate will have at least three years experience in the minerals processing industry and possess a relevant third level qualification. Responsibilities during the construction phase will involve commissioning and a close involvement in the development of the process control system. Duties for operations will include ongoing process control development and process optimization.

The successful application will be offered a competitive remuneration package and the potential career opportunities of a world wide natural resources group. Please write in strict confidence with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, including your current remuneration package to:

Materials for Building Our World

Lafarge is a leader in the construction materials industry with positions in cement, concrete, aggregates, gypsum and specialty products. Present in over 70 countries around the globe, the group is renowned for its technical expertise, long-term orientation, and its can-do attitude.

Lafarge Canada’s cement plant (near Kingston, Ontario) is currently recruiting a

Maintenance Coordinator

Responsible for the execution function of plant maintenance, you will lead mechanical corrective maintenance teams and the electrical group for a plant that is trying to attain corporate standards. You will bring considerable experience in the implementation and development of self-directed work teams and you are known as a coach that can provide solid technical as well as “soft skill” support for team leaders and members.

As a mechanical engineer or mechanical engineering technologist, you have five or more years of proven experience in heavy industry that have given you the capacity to lead and support progressive organizational changes. You are at ease with standard software packages and computerized maintenance systems and can interact positively with unionized and staff employees.

The greater Kingston area is well known for its excellent recreational and academic facilities and pleasant surroundings.

If you enjoy a generalist, hands-on pragmatic, and achievement oriented environment where your contribution can make a difference, please forward your resume to: