Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh - a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis as protected by applicable state, federal and/or local law.*Fort Knox is NOT a camp mine*Job DescriptionProvide administrative assistance for the Mine Operations group at the Fort Knox Mine. Maintain records and files, computer input, tour and event coordination and other related duties as assigned. Continue to improve and streamline the administrative processes and continuously align daily functions to reflect Kinross' values.Job Responsibilities1. Provide advice and assistance to the mine operations group.2. Maintain various departments' records and files and retrieve information as required.3. Maintain electronic filing systems for mine operations to fulfill obligations of permitting, reporting and general record upkeep, to include weekly and monthly blast inventory and blast pattern shot records.4. Maintain safety and training records and assist in organizing regular safety meetings for the group.5. Assist with school tours and other community tours as requested.6. Champion and serve as the main point of contact for on-site or other internal events or campaigns such as Annual MSHA refresher, Family Day, LOVA, wellness programs and Clean-up Day.7. Serve as a Log keeper during EMQ Crisis Communication trainings or actual events.8. Coordinate and champion external site sponsored events such as fundraising campaigns, Golden Days Parade, Youth Safety Day and Mining Day at the Fair, as requested.9. Keep Admin lunchroom and Main Conference room stocked.10. Use JDE to create, manage and release work orders and requisitions.11. Procure various items and supplies for the mine operations group via direct purchase as requested.12. Maintain monthly and yearly work orders for multiple departments.13. Attend meetings and prepare minutes as requested by departments. This may also include supervisor meetings in which topics and content would need to be prepared at the request of mine operations leadership.14. Estimated travel based on current job requirements is (5-10%).15. Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.16. Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.17. Punctuality and regular attendance is required.18. Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.19. Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.20. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the state.21. Work safely in all areas, identify potential safety hazards, and work with management to correct hazards.22. Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.23. Perform other duties as required.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred. Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.Skills1. General understanding of exploration operations.2. General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations.3. Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing work processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.4. Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.5. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and also as a member of the shared services team.6. Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.7. Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.8. Must be available for shift work, overtime, holidays, and weekends.9. Progression through wage scale is contingent upon satisfactory completion of attached checklists.Reporting RelationshipsThis position typically reports to the Share Services SupervisorLegislative RequirementsUS work permit requiredLanguage RequirementsEnglishTravel RequirementsTravel not required, only exceptionallyKinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
