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Lead Hand, UG Mobile Maintenance

Kitimat, BC
CA$68/hourly
Senior Level

Top Benefits

Private rooms with individual washrooms
All meals provided, 24‑hour snack bar
Access to gym, fitness classes, golf simulator

About the role

Workplace Type: Onsite

Closing Date:

About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization, and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Brucejack

Our Brucejack Gold Mine, a high-grade underground mine in beautiful northern British Columbia, is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. Brucejack is a fly-in/fly-out operation with pick-up points across Western Canada, making it easy for people from different places to join us. We work closely with local First Nations communities including the Nisga’a, Tahltan, Gitanyow, and Gitxsan, to build respectful partnerships and celebrate our shared community.

As a member of the Brucejack family, we put your health, comfort, and safety first. You’ll stay in private rooms with individual washrooms, enjoy balanced meals prepared by our exceptional culinary team, and have access to a 24-hour snack and sandwich bar. We also have plenty of ways for you to relax and stay active, with a gym, fitness classes, a golf simulator, and seasonal activities like snowshoeing and hiking. For creative downtime, our music room is a fully equipped space where you can play or listen to music. Our Brucejack Recreation Committee, run by employees on a volunteer basis, organizes activities and events to make camp life fun and bring people together. The committee also plans holiday decorations, charity raffles, and outdoor events, helping create a warm and friendly community.

#####As Part of Our Team, You Will

  • Lead a team of underground heavy-duty mechanics and tradespeople in the absence of the supervisor
  • Diagnose, service, and repair underground mobile mining equipment, including haul trucks, scoop trams, bolters, auxiliary equipment, and Toyota vehicles
  • Coordinate daily maintenance priorities and support underground planning schedules
  • Ensure work is performed safely, in compliance with OEM standards and mine regulations
  • Maintain accurate records for equipment usage, maintenance logs, and repairs
  • Foster a culture of safety, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with supervisors, planners, and underground operations teams to minimize downtime

#####Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role

  • Red Seal certification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
  • Several years of experience with underground mobile equipment in a mining environment
  • Demonstrated leadership in maintenance settings, ideally as a lead hand or senior mechanic
  • Strong mechanical diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities
  • WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods certifications
  • Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), MS Excel and Word
  • Valid driver’s license

#####Your Work Environment

-**Location:**Brucejack Mine (remote, fly-in/fly-out) -**Rotation:**13 days on / 13 days off -**Facilities:**Private room, all meals provided, access to gym, recreation, and camp amenities -**Conditions:**Underground, camp-based environment with heavy equipment exposure -Requirements: Pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol testing, and PPE compliance

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The expected hourly rate for this role is CA$68.07. This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!

About Newmont Corporation

Mining
10,000+

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia and Africa. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

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