Job Openings at Ivanhoe Mines

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Must be a Canadian citizen/resident residing in Canada
• TSX experience required 

Position Specific knowledge:

• Canadian securities legislation
• British Columbia securities legislation
• British Columbia business corporation legislation
• Canadian Securities Administrators National and Multilateral Instruments
• Toronto Stock Exchange Listing Rules
• Canada Child Labour and Supply Chains Act (Modern Slavery Regulation)
• Governance and ethics regulation
• Global entity management

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 
Board Governance and Advisory: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the board of directors.
• Provide guidance and advice to the board of directors regarding their legal duties and responsibilities as directors of a Canadian public company, and corporate governance best practices.
• Design, implement and maintain a sustainable governance structure, including board mandate, committee charters and special committees as required.
• Identify and manage potential conflicts of interest among directors and senior management.
• Organize, coordinate and facilitate board and committee meetings, including preparing notice of meetings, strategic agendas, and board and committee packs in advance of meetings and liaising with management in respect thereof.
• Facilitate annual board and committee evaluations to identify performance areas of improvement.
• Implement and maintain a director skills matrix summarizing the depth of individual director skills and experience across key fields and identify gaps in such fields and director skills sets. 
• Draft board resolutions and accurate meeting minutes.
• Monitor the implementation of board decisions and reporting back on progress.
• Oversee director induction, training and development processes.

Governance within Corporation:

• Design and implement modern and effective governance systems, be the key driver of governance innovation and keep abreast of evolving governance trends.
• Promote a culture of integrity and transparency, honest and responsible behaviour across the company by promoting a robust ethical code of conduct.
• Actively contribute to developing and enforcing company ethics and governance policies and procedures, ensuring that the organisation complies with legal requirements and operates with transparency and duty.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for shareholders, regulatory authorities and stock exchanges regarding regulatory and corporate governance matters.
• Advise management and employees on corporate governance best practices, legal requirements and compliance issues.
• Instill moral principles in decision-making approaches, undertaking ethics education for employees, and overseeing the implementation of moral practices throughout departments.

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Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills 

• Diploma or Degree in one of the following:
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Management
• Business Administration
• Commerce (BCom)
• Information Management / Records Management

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience 

• 5–8 years’ experience in:
• Document control (essential)
• Commercial / contract documentation
• Procurement or supply chain environment

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to: 

• Support both commercial and procurement functions by managing, controlling, and maintaining all Commercial and Procurement related documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient information flow across the department.
• Enable effective Commercial and Procurement operations by ensuring that key documents—including contracts, purchase orders, supplier records, invoices, variations, and claims—are properly recorded, tracked, and readily accessible for decision-making, audit processes, and supplier performance management.
• Provide procurement support by coordinating supplier documentation, tracking purchase orders, monitoring approval workflows, and ensuring adherence to procurement policies and governance standards. The role is essential in aligning commercial and procurement documentation to support cost control, contract compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Must have strong administrative and coordination skills, a high level of integrity, and the ability to manage confidential information in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills

• Postgraduate diploma or bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying
• Contract Law & Advanced Cost Control courses (Added advantage)
• Candidate QS registration (or working toward it)
• Exposure to BOQs, measurements, and valuations

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience

• Minimum 0–5 years’ experience in mining, heavy industrial or infrastructure environments

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:
Principal Outcomes 

Cost Management & Control:

• Assist in preparing cost estimates and budgets for mining projects (CAPEX & OPEX).
• Track and monitor actual costs vs budget, identifying variances.
• Maintain cost reports for management (monthly cost reports, forecasts).
• Support cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements.

Measurement and Valuation at work:

• Measure work completed on site (e.g., earthworks, drilling, blasting, plant construction).
• Prepare interim payment certificates for contractors.
• Verify contractor claims against actual progress and contract terms.
• Assist in final account preparation and project close-out.

Contract Administration:

• Support administration of contract mining agreements, Purchase contracts, and service contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, scope, and pricing structures.
• Track key contract milestones, deliverables, and obligations.
• Assist in managing variations (change orders) and claims.

Procurement Support:

• Assist with tender documentation preparation (BOQs, scope of work).
• Evaluate supplier/contractor bids from a commercial perspective.
• Support negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure procurement aligns with budget and commercial strategy. 

Claims and Variations Management:

• Identify, log, and assess contractual claims and variations.
• Prepare supporting documentation for claims (delays, scope changes, etc.).
• Work with senior QS/commercial manager to resolve disputes.
• Ensure proper cost recovery where applicable.

Financial Reporting and Forecasting:

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports for mining operations/projects.
• Contribute to forecasting costs and cash flow projections.
• Monitor committed vs actual expenditure.
• Support audit processes and ensure documentation accuracy.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identify commercial risks (cost overruns, contractor performance issues).
• Ensure adherence to mining contracts, company policies, and legal requirements.
• Support implementation of commercial controls and governance frameworks.

Stakeholder Coordination:

Liaise with:

• Site engineers and project managers etc (progress updates)
• Finance team (cost tracking, reporting)
• Procurement team (contracts and sourcing, local activities)
• Contractors and suppliers (payments, claims)
• Support communication between technical and commercial teams.

Documentation and Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate records of:

• Contracts, Variations and claims
• Payment certificates, Cost reports
• Ensure all documentation is audit-ready and compliant.

Site-Based Support (Mining Specific):

• Conduct regular site visits to verify progress and quantities.

Understand mining activities such as:

• Overburden removal
• Drilling & blasting
• Hauling and processing
• Align commercial tracking with actual operational performance.

Learning and Development (Junior Role Expectation):

• Work under guidance of Senior QS / Commercial Manager.

Develop understanding of:

• Mining cost drivers (fuel, equipment, labour)
• Contract types (lump sum, re-measurable, cost-plus)
• Industry software (e.g. JDE, CAM, SAP, Excel models)