Underground Quarry Superintendent

We are developing a new underground room-and-pillar limestone mine in Cadomin, Alberta and are seeking an experienced Underground Quarry Superintendent to play a key role in both the mine's start-up and long-term operation.

As Cadomin continues its transition to a fully underground mining operation, this role will be critical in building a high-performance safety culture, developing front-line leadership, and ensuring the operation consistently achieves production, quality, cost, and regulatory objectives. The Superintendent will oversee day-to-day operations while driving continuous improvement in safety, equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and workforce capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all underground mining and quarry operations to ensure safe, efficient, and productive performance.
• Promote a culture where safety is the highest priority through visible leadership, field engagement, inspections, audits, and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable mining regulations, environmental requirements, company policies, collective agreements, and Occupational Health & Safety legislation.
• Manage and coordinate underground production activities, including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, ground support, crushing, and limestone blending.
• Oversee rail loadout operations and coordinate inbound and outbound transportation requirements.
• Monitor daily production activities and maintain key performance indicators related to mining, material movement, equipment utilization, crushing, and train loadout.
• Supervise and develop supervisors, hourly employees, and contractors, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate workforce planning, scheduling, training, and development activities.
• Lead incident investigations, corrective action implementation, and risk management initiatives.
• Partner with maintenance teams to maximize equipment availability and reliability of both mobile and stationary assets.
• Support budgeting, operating cost control, and resource planning activities.
• Collaborate with technical, quality, maintenance, and operational teams to ensure limestone quality specifications are consistently achieved.
• Assist with short and long-range mine planning and execution strategies.
• Act as site leader in the absence of the Quarry Manager.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in underground mining, underground quarrying, or heavy industrial operations.
• Experience leading teams within a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining methods, equipment, ventilation, ground control, and safe work practices.
• Demonstrated success managing production, maintenance coordination, and operational performance.
• Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and mining regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and people leadership abilities.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with employees, contractors, union representatives, and site leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified Underground Mine Foreman or Mine Manager in Alberta or ability to obtain certification.
• 8-10 years of underground mining experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Mining Technician, Trades Certification, or other relevant technical training considered an asset.
• Underground mine rescue and emergency response training considered an asset.
• Experience with mobile and stationary mining equipment maintenance coordination.
• Experience with SAP, Kronos, or similar maintenance and workforce management systems considered an asset.
• Experience with surveying, mine planning support, GPS drilling systems, or production tracking systems considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

What You’ll Bring

• A strong commitment to safety leadership and workforce engagement.
• Operational expertise in underground mining environments.
• A focus on equipment reliability, operational excellence, and cost management.
• The ability to lead change and support the continued evolution of Cadomin's underground mining operation.
• A coaching mindset with a passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.

Work Environment

• Primarily quarry-based with exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, and physical demands. PPE is required.
• Includes work in underground environments as the quarry transitions to underground operations.
• Relocation to the Cadomin/Hinton or surrounding area is required for this role. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a regular on-site presence.
• Fly-In/Fly-Out arrangements are not available; however, a relocation assistance package is provided to support a smooth transition to the community.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with annual incentive plan eligibility.
• Industry-leading benefits including health, dental, wellness, and pension/RRSP matching.
• Training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities within a global organization.

Heidelberg Materials welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and provides accommodations upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.