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We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.\nReporting to the General Manager Operations, the Technical Services Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for Baffinland Iron Mines’ Technical Services function. This role is accountable for leading mine technical services, geotechnical oversight, survey, geology, grade control, planning support, reporting, and continuous improvement activities to ensure safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective Mine operations. 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Oversee Technical Services contracts, consultants, and service providers to ensure deliverables, performance, costs, and compliance obligations are met.\nEstablish and maintain effective operational reporting processes, including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and external regulatory reporting. Ensure reports are accurate, timely, actionable, and aligned with operational and business requirements.Ensure compliance with the quality management system and provide technical oversight of grade control and ore quality processes so that material delivered to customers meets product specifications and contractual requirements.\nCollaborate cross-functionally with Health and Safety, Environment, Training, Human Resources, Operations, Planning and Maintenance, Port and Logistics, Continuous Improvement and Reliability, Cost Control, and Finance to ensure the business plan is safe, profitable, integrated, and deliverable. 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