Mine Operations Supervisor, Drill & Blast

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Date: Jan 29, 2026

Company: Hudbay Minerals

Drill & Blast Supervisor

Exciting job opportunities. Bold lifestyle adventures. A culture of collaboration. Interested? Let’s talk.

Who we are:

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is a vertically integrated mining company that operates mines, concentrators, and metal production facilities. Our vision is of a growing, well managed and consistently profitable company that provides value to our shareholders. Exploration success and continuous improvement in safety, health, environment, and operating performance drive the company’s value. Our employees at every level of the company demonstrate ethics and integrity, take on accountability and achieve success.

Strategic planning is a core strength with plan execution enhanced by high levels of understanding and collaboration. Our company strives to build mutual trust and respect with all of our stakeholder groups.

The Copper Mountain mine currently produces approximately 100 million pounds of copper equivalent per year. With a future mill expansion and the integration of New Ingerbelle, the Copper Mountain Mine is expected to produce approximately 140 million pounds of copper equivalent per year over the first 20 years of its 32-year mine life based on reserves. Copper Mountain is committed to the safe, responsible mining of copper, which is vital to powering a clean-energy future.

The Opportunity:

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking 2 (two) Mine Operations Drill & Blast Supervisors at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 7x7, day shift and night shift schedule.

Please note that this opportunity is NOT a fly-in-fly-out position.

Become a Part of Our Team

As we continue to grow Copper Mountain Mine, there are many career development opportunities available for motivated and goal-oriented individuals.

Work with us and you will benefit from the mentorship and guidance of experienced team members because we understand that in order to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the effort of every team member.

Position

Drill & Blast Supervisor

Location

Copper Mountain Mine is located near the town of Princeton, British Columbia at the center of the scenic Similkameen Valley. Princeton is a community-oriented town with a diverse offering of activities, especially for those who love the outdoors. Princeton is also in close proximity to both the city of Vancouver and the Okanagan.

Summary

Reporting to the Mine Operations Drill & Blast General Supervisor, this role is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of the daily operations within the Drill & Blast department. Key duties include directing work assignments, managing administrative workflows, and providing operational guidance and support to team members. The Drill & Blast Supervisor ensures all activities adhere to rigorous safety standards while maximizing production output and minimizing operational costs.

Responsibilities

• Promote and demonstrate a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with CMM’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Programs and the BC Mines Act,
• Develop an engaged, motivated, and effective operating team through leadership, dialogue, and coaching,
• Ensure that all direct employees are competent and perform their job functions safely and efficiently,
• Ensures quality Safety Meetings, Flash Reports, SLAMs, and Accident/Incident reports are completed in a timely fashion,
• Completes performance evaluations on direct reports and provide regular feedback,
• Coordinate unscheduled maintenance repairs for the drill and blast equipment fleet to optimize production and equipment availability,
• Promotes consistency between shifts in all aspects of the department (safety, housekeeping, training, and workforce utilization),
• Assists in the development of training programs for drilling, blasting, and utility related work,
• Ensure the quality of daily tasks surrounding pattern preparation, explosives loading and blasting, drilling and cable work are completed safely and efficiently,
• Plan and coordinate efficient and timely cable layouts, re-routes and equipment moves with…