Field Coordinator

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion​

• Join our global leading business offering outstanding leadership development​

• Based in the beautiful outdoor and family-oriented community of Labrador City, NL​

About the role​

Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Field Coordinator - Development Projects to provide support and direction for construction, operation and implementation of Mine Development Project(s) to all stakeholders. The Mine Development team manages a variety of contractor scopes across the mine which generally include, load and haul, mine closure, civil construction, and drill and blast. This position will support the execution of such projects through direct daily contractor and stakeholder management.

This is a great opportunity for a driven and engaging leader to join the Mine Development Team as part of the Mine Operations.

We are an open, connected, global team that includes some of the industry's best and brightest minds. While using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet, we are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration, and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting. ​

We have technical development programs that are industry-leading and recognize the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.​

Reporting to the Senior Planner of Mine Development and working in an exciting and unique environment within the Iron Ore Company of Canada, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that contractors engaged in Mine Development projects are supported and managed to a high standard and that all IOC / Rio Tinto standards, procedures and best practices are followed as it relates to Health; Safety; Environment & Quality (HSEQ) and mining efficiencies generally

• Liaising and effectively communicating with stakeholders daily

• Coordinating contractor and IOC interdepartmental transactions

• Managing Incidents, Contractor Work Permits, Daily Reports, Scorecard inputs, etc.

• Conducting inspections

• Coaching on Mine best practices

What you'll bring​

• Proven leadership skills which demonstrate collaboration, teamwork, team accountability, and problem solving.

• Strong safety mindset and willingness to enforce safety protocols and procedures

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in open pit mining or heavy civil construction. Earthworks and Drill and Blast experience would be desired.

• Strong safety focus and willingness to enforce safety protocols and procedures

• Strong leadership experience and great communication skills

• Computer literacy in MS Office application

• We actively encourage applications from women and Indigenous Peoples for this opportunity.

Where you'll be working​

We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe. ​

IOC's operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles. ​

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2025. For more information, click here: https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-rio-tinto?_gl=1*51ligs*_ga*NDcwOTU5NzQyLjE3Mzg2MDA0MDA.*_ga_H481FDLVWD*MTczODYwMDM5OS4xLjEuMTczODYwMDU3NC4wLjAuMA..#ct100

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