Specialist, Project Controls (Mount Milligan)

Job No: MTM238
Location: Fort St. James, BC

  • Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team
  • Boost your career by joining an established organization
  • Receive a competitive salary of $100,000 - $130,000, plus bonus and benefits

About Centerra Gold

Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors. 

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About Mount Milligan Mine

Located approximately 155 kilometers northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant. 

Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region. 

Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist, Project Controls to join our Mount Milligan Mine (MTM) operations site.

This role operates on a rotation of 4 days on / 3 days off  schedule with camp accommodations provided. 

The Specialist, Project Controls is responsible for planning, scheduling, cost control, progress measurement, forecasting, reporting, and change management for Mount Milligan Projects team. The role ensures project performance is accurately measured and reported to support timely decision-making and successful project delivery in accordance with safety, quality, scope, schedule, and budget objectives.

Working closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Operations teams, the Specialist, Project Controls provides project performance analysis, and dash boards reporting that identifies risks and opportunities, and develops strategies to improve project outcomes throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintaining projects schedule and cost baselines.
  • Delivering accurate forecasting and projects performance reporting including Eared Value, SPIs and CPIs.
  • Preparing and processing contracts change notices and change orders through approval.
  • Ensuring effective cost, schedule, and change management.
  • Providing management with monthly dashboard reports.
  • Supporting successful delivery of capital projects in a safe, cost-effective, and timely manner.
  • Identifying and mitigating project risks before they impact project outcomes.
  • Ensuring compliance with company project governance standards and project controls procedures.

About You

The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:

  • A university degree in Engineering, or construction management.
  • Minimum 7 years of progressive Project Controls experience supporting mining, industrial, or major capital projects.
  • Experience with cost control, scheduling, forecasting, earned value management, change management and month end dashboard reporting.
  • Experience supporting projects portfolio in excess of $25M CAPEX preferred.
  • Good experience using applications such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Projects, SAP, advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Cost Forecasting and Change Control Systems.
  • Membership with AACE such as CCP or PSP.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) as strong asset.
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good time management and prioritization skills.
  • Good work ethic and a strong attitude towards safety are essential requirements.

Working Conditions

  • Work involves a camp-based role at the Mount Milligan Mine site with a set work schedule on a 4/3 schedule working 10 hours per day.
  • Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts, up to 10 hours in duration
  • Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Mount Milligan is a safety-sensitive environment and promotes a drug & alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a ZERO – TOLERANCE policy, with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs/paraphernalia on site
  • Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from Prince George, Fort St. James and Mackenzie

About the Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structure based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

  • Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
  • Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
  • Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
  • Company-sponsored pension with Company match 
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account
  • Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
  • Annual Incentive Bonus
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
  • Parental leave top-up program
  • Professional development within the organization
  • Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.   

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!

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Respecting the rights of our people, developing and promoting our talent, and creating an inclusive work environment that recognizes the diversity and the unique experiences of our employees is fundamental to our People First mandate.

Centerra Gold puts People First in every region we operate, by committing to nurture an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates the global power of all perspectives. We welcome diverse backgrounds and experience at all our sites, and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or national or ethnic origin. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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