Workplace Type: Hybrid - Remote/Onsite 
 

Newmont  is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont  is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont  was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering  results together. 

Newmont North America operations are located in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec with roles in operations, projects, and exploration. Regional Support is provided from our office in Vancouver.  Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry. 

About this role

Newmont is seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as the Head of Productivity, Africa & Canada (AFCAN Business Unit). In this high-impact role, you will champion operational excellence and technical innovation, driving best practices to unlock peak productivity across our assets and functions within the business unit. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our operations, influence organizational success, and leave a lasting legacy in a dynamic and globally respected organization. This role can be based in Vancouver, Denver or Accra.

 

What You'll Do Strategic Leadership: Align business unit performance with Newmont’s global strategy, ensuring the integration of technical services and operational execution. Identify productivity bottlenecks, analyze performance metrics, and prioritize improvement areas.Operational Excellence: Collaborate with site GMs to translate strategy into actionable plans, mitigate risks, and seize opportunities for improvement. Drive transformative initiatives, including mine modernization, decarbonization, and global planning frameworks.Safety & Sustainability: Champion Newmont’s safety and sustainability programs, ensuring alignment with operational goals. Lead initiatives such as Fatality Risk Management, Zero Spills Program, and workplace responsibility efforts.People Leadership: Foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment where diverse perspectives thrive.Mentor and develop talent within the business unit, ensuring sustained high performance. Be a visible leader, coaching asset leaders and replicating best practices across sites.Financial & Commercial Oversight: Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to optimize performance and resource allocation. Serve as a key member of the Investment Council, supporting capital approvals and strategic supply chain partnerships.What We're Looking For

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably within the extractive or mining industry.
Experience: Demonstrated leadership experience as an Operational General Manager, minimum 3-5 years in a General Manager role. Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects with a focus on innovation and operational efficiency. Deep understanding of cultural diversity and its importance in driving team collaboration and success.
Skills: Developing and implementing operational solutions across the full mine-to-market value chain. Conducting impact analysis considering safety, sustainability, and production impacts.
Building business cases for improvement initiatives and quantifying stakeholder value. Data analysis, benchmarking, and decision-making. Managing continuous transformation and leading through change. Proficient in contract management.
Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of key value drivers across the mining value chain and their interdependencies. Fundamentals of finance, project management, and business improvement/Lean management. Awareness of innovative and existing technologies and their impact on operational performance.

Why Join Newmont? Join us at Newmont and lead the transformation of our Africa & Canada Business Unit. Together, we’ll shape the future of mining productivity and sustainability.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience.  The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

Newmont also offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support the physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing of employees. This role will be eligible for various benefits, including: medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health care spending account; life, accidental death and dismemberment, and critical illness insurance; short-term and long-term disability; DC pension; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; tuition reimbursement; and paid time off.  All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms, and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.