Workplace Type: Onsite
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Brucejack is one of the highest-grade gold mines in the world – a remote underground operation famously located on top of a glacier in northwestern British Columbia. With a fly-in, fly-out roster and on-site camp, our team works in a truly unique environment, using modern mining methods to safely extract gold and silver from deep beneath the ice. The challenges of Brucejack’s location create a tight-knit team spirit: safety, adaptability and camaraderie are paramount in everything we do. We are quietly proud of our strong partnerships with local First Nations and nearby communities, which help us operate responsibly and share benefits in the region. Brucejack offers the rare opportunity to build a career on the cutting edge of mining, delivering world-class results in an environment like no other.
We are hiring Miner 1, Miner 2, and Miner 3 level positions to complement our underground operation.
We are seeking candidates for the following positions:
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Scoop Operator
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Blaster
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Longhole Driller
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Mine Services
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Grader Operator
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Water Truck Operator
*Disclaimer – candidates will be placed at the applicable Miner level according to skills, experience and knowledge.*
As a Miner at Brucejack Mine, you will play a key role in safely supporting underground production by operating various pieces of equipment based on your overall mining experience in an underground setting, while contributing to a strong safety culture and team environment.
- Demonstrate visible safety leadership and follow all site procedures
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Safely perform operational tasks while operating assigned mining equipment
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Conduct hazard identification and workplace inspections
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Complete equipment pre-starts and basic maintenance
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Maintain accurate shift reports and documentation
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Support and mentor developing miners
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Contribute to a respectful, high-performing underground team
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
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Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
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Experience operating heavy equipment (underground preferred)
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Experience operating mining equipment (i.e. Scoop, Drills, Cable Bolter, Water Truck, Grader, Haul Truck, etc.)
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Strong safety mindset and teamwork skills
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Ability to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol test and medical assessment
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Physically able to work 12-hour underground shifts and lift up to 50 lbs
- Remote, camp-based setting at Brucejack Mine
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13 days on / 13 days off rotation (with travel days)
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Rotating day/night shifts, including weekends
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Underground mining environment requiring full PPE
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Drug & alcohol-free workplace (pre-employment testing required)
- $48.73, $56.04, or $63.35 / hour ($98,824.44 - $113,649.12 - $128,473.80 annually) based on your experience and the equipment you are qualified to operate
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13 days of paid vacation annually
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Paid statutory holidays
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Production Bonus of 10%
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Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, paramedical services, health spending account and more)
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Defined Contribution Pension Plan – the company will contribute up to 9% towards your plan
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$1,000 annual Learning and Physical Wellness benefit
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$8,400 per year travel allowance, not inclusive of company-paid commercial and charter flights, dependent on your location of hire
At Newmont, our people are our strength and we're committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you're passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.
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