Baffinland operates the Mary River Mine on Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada, one of the most northern mining operations in the world. The company extracts and produces direct shipping iron ore, which is noted as the highest grade of its type globally. Its activities are centered in the Qikiqtani Region.
The company's operations involve technical domains including Arctic mining, permitting, and sustainable development, alongside work with Inuit consultation and engagement. The work environment combines modern industrial mining with traditional Inuit culture, with a stated commitment to environmentally and socially responsible operation that benefits Inuit communities of North Baffin.
Technical roles at Baffinland support the unique logistical and engineering challenges of large-scale iron ore extraction in a remote Arctic environment.
