Manager of Projects

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Exciting opportunity to lead a team of Project Management professionals
• This permanent, full-time, role is based in Kitimat, BC. The perfect place to live and work, combining the tranquility of a small community with an unrivaled love for the great outdoors.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Manager of Projects to lead a team of skilled project management professionals at the Aluminum Smelter in Kitimat, BC. The Manager will be responsible for overseeing projects valued up to $150 million annually, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, all while meeting client requirements.

This role is a great opportunity for an outcome-oriented leader to develop their management qualities in a globally recognized company.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well. With signature leadership training programmes, growing and developing is more than an opportunity - it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

Reporting to the Director Asset Integrity and working on a Monday to Friday schedule, you will be:

• Providing leadership in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) to ensure the safety of employees and contractors, safeguard the environment, and drive continuous improvement.
• Overseeing project implementation in alignment with approved scopes, including conducting audits and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
• Developing and executing a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan throughout the project lifecycle.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement in project management and control, securing stakeholder approvals for projects within the portfolio.
• Monitoring and reporting on key project performance indicators to meet business objectives.
• Developing and refining project delivery methods and standards, ensuring adherence to standardized processes, systems, and tools across projects.
• Cultivating and maintaining an effective network of support and collaboration to drive a culture of participation and improvement.
• Managing and developing the performance of a team of professionals, ensuring alignment with Rio Tinto's values and achievement of objectives, and providing appropriate feedback and coaching.

What you'll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A relevant tertiary qualification or extensive industry experience
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a production, industrial, or project management environment
• At least 5 years of experience in project management or project controls
• Proven experience leading and developing teams for at least 5 years
• Effective leadership qualities: the ability to set direction, prioritize and achieve objectives, actively listen, and coach and motivate your team members
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Clear, concise, and tactful communication
• A minimum of a BC Class 7 driver's license or equivalent.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience in land management and closure projects is an asset.

Please note: Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available, but we do offer domestic relocation assistance to help you settle in and thrive. Join our team and become an integral part of our vibrant community.

Applications close on Sunday the 23rd of February 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

The base salary range for this role is $145,840 - $218,760 CAD in addition to allowances, bonus, equity, health or retirement benefits, and any other discretionary benefits offered at Rio Tinto. Our base salary ranges are based on role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by the skills, experience, and impact you bring to the role. Our talent acquisition partners can share more during the hiring process.

At Rio Tinto, we offer a competitive reward package that reflects the value that each person brings to our business. As part of our pay philosophy, we believe equity represents fairness, and is rooted in our values and aligns with what we stand for.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Domestic and international relocation program

Where you'll be working

Rio Tinto's BC Works is a part of the Atlantic Operations of the Aluminium product group and has been operating in British Columbia for 70 years. With industry leading new technology and four generations of employee expertise, as well as our hydropower facility at Kemano and the Nechako Reservoir, the Kitimat smelter is one of the world's most competitive aluminium smelters, producing aluminium with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry.

Rio Tinto is proud to operate in BC alongside our 1,000 employees, partners, community stakeholders and First Nations, and we look forward to the next 60 years. To learn more about our Aluminium Operations, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=25&v=CTp1jkRKeBI

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