Shift Boss (Development)

October 13, 2025

Job Description

FIFO Shift Schedule: 7/7 (12-hour shifts)

Job Description:
Redpath is hiring Development Shift Bosses for the North Mine Project in Sudbury, ON. This role supervises mining crews on a day-to-day basis, ensuring safe and efficient completion of development activities while supporting site production goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise, direct, and coordinate daily crew activities
  • Conduct pre-shift meetings to review safety and production concerns
  • Provide task-specific safety and job training to employees
  • Ensure all employees are trained and competent to operate assigned equipment
  • Schedule and plan work activities, monitor conditions, and report hazards
  • Maintain log books, progress reports, and incident/accident reports
  • Ensure compliance with mine safety regulations and Redpath policies
  • Schedule equipment for repair and ensure readiness for preventative maintenance
  • Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
  • Promote company goals, objectives, and safety values

Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 years’ underground hard rock mining experience, with 5 years at a supervisory level
  • Ontario Underground Hard Rock Common Core – Full Basic (or equivalent)
  • Ontario Underground Hard Rock Front Line Supervisor Common Core (or equivalent)
  • Experience in conventional mining (jackleg/long tom headings)
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Working knowledge of production equipment and OH&S mine regulations
  • Basic computer skills

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