Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. is an international mining and natural resources company. A member of the S&P 500 Index, the Company is a major global iron ore producer and a significant producer of high- and low-volatile metallurgical coal. Cliffs’ strategy is to continually achieve greater scale and diversification in the mining industry through a focus on serving the world’s largest and fastest growing steel markets. Driven by the core values of social, environmental and capital stewardship, Cliffs associates across the globe endeavor to provide all stakeholders operating and financial transparency.

The Company is organized through a global commercial group responsible for sales and delivery of Cliffs products and a global operations group responsible for the production of the minerals the Company markets. Cliffs operates iron ore and coal mines in North America and two iron ore mining complexes in Western Australia. The Company also has a 45% economic interest in a coking and thermal coal mine in Queensland, Australia. In addition, Cliffs has a major chromite project, in the pre-feasibility stage of development, located in Ontario, Canada.

Description

Direction Received:

This position reports directly to the Section Manager- Training. The incumbent will be expected to work with a high level of independence and decision making.

Direction Given:

This position will not have any direct reports, but will work in conjunction with management and bargaining unit personnel for input on materials, competencies, etc.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities include:

• Oversee day to day training activities for operations personnel

• Develop training plans and materials, and evaluations for targeted groups

• Conduct a variety of competency-based evaluations for operations personnel related to operations tasks, and participate in employee development

• Conduct needs assessments

• Understand and work in conjunction with the railway to ensure Transport Canada and other railway specific regulations are followed

• Participate in the orientation and on boarding program at Scully

• Prepare and deliver appropriate training as required for small and large groups, or source training as required, and liaise with Pointe Noire rail as required

• Commitment to continuous improvement and safe operations programs

• Participate in audits of safety and training programs and systems

• Maintain and monitor training records for operations employees

Experience:

The incumbent will have 7-10 years of experience; preferably in a combination of supervisory and training functions. Experience in a unionized and production-based environment. Preferred experience in a mining or heavy industrial setting.

Educational Requirements:

The incumbent will have post secondary education in an applicable area, such as a trade certificate, training or engineering degree or diploma, or other relevant area from a recognized post secondary institution (other combinations of education and experience will also be considered).

Working Conditions and Other Requirements:

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated leadership ability

• Organization skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a requirement

• Previous experience with Maintenance Management Systems is an asset (JD Edwards, Ellipse)