Operations Manager

Overview:
BW Gold is a wholly owned subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc (“Artemis”). Artemis is listed on the TSX Venture exchange, and is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. Our current focus is construction of the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join an entrepreneurial organization focused on technical excellence without the bureaucracy of larger firms. You will have the ability to make a significant contribution to the project team as the Company pursues the disciplined development of the Blackwater Mine. Artemis Gold received its BC Mines Act permit for Blackwater Mine in March 2023 enabling the project to move into major works construction.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Operations Manager is a key member of the site leadership team, responsible for supporting the General Manager in overseeing all aspects of site operations, including production, maintenance, and support functions. The Operations Manager will act as a strategic partner and operational integrator, ensuring that departmental plans and activities are aligned with site-wide goals. This role is both tactical and strategic—suited for a high-caliber leader with a deep understanding of mining operations, people leadership, and business performance.

Location: Blackwater Mine Site

Schedule: Two (2) Weeks On - Two (2) Weeks Off Rotation
Responsibilities:
Serve as second-in-command on site, acting GM when GM is off site. Providing strong leadership and direction across departments.
Work closely with the General Manager to execute the site operational strategy, business plans, and production targets.
Ensure integration and alignment across mining, milling, maintenance, technical services, HSE, and support functions.
Champion a proactive safety culture and uphold the highest environmental and regulatory standards.
Oversee day-to-day operations and serve as acting GM in the General Manager’s absence.
Drive performance management processes to ensure key KPIs (safety, production, cost, compliance) are achieved or exceeded.
Foster a high-performance culture based on accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
Identify operational risks and lead cross-functional efforts to mitigate them.
Develop future leaders by mentoring superintendents, managers, and high-potential team members.
Collaborate with corporate functions to ensure alignment with company-wide initiatives, policies, and reporting standards.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering or related field is a benefit.
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in mining operations, including 5+ years in a senior operational leadership role.
Start up experience is an asset.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
RRSP Matching
Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.

Canada
British Columbia
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