Workplace Type: Onsite

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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 Red Chris

Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.

Your impact

Lead safe, efficient delivery of tailings dam construction scopes. You will translate plans into field execution, ensuring schedule milestones (Level 4) and cost targets are achieved while upholding the highest safety and environmental standards.

As part of our team you will

• Own field execution of heavy civil earthworks scopes in the tailings area
• Lead daily lineups and Pre-Start Meetings, aligning crews to targets and KPIs
• Ensure the right resources are in place to deliver safely and efficiently
• Optimize construction methods to unlock value and productivity gains
• Enforce traffic management plans to protect people and enable flow
• Conduct and validate risk assessments, critical controls, and documentation
• Monitor daily performance and provide actionable feedback to leadership
• Mentor and coach frontline teams to elevate capability and engagement
• Maintain a clean, compliant worksite aligned with FRM standards
• Support broader TSF operations as required

Prerequisites for your success in this role

• 10+ years’ experience in earthworks construction
• Proven experience in tailings dam construction
• Strong working knowledge of BC Mines Health, Safety and Reclamation Code
• BC Mines Supervisor Certificate (required)
• BC Mines Shiftboss Certificate (asset)
• Demonstrated ability to lead crews, manage risk, and deliver against schedule/cost targets

Your work environment

• Dynamic, field-based role in a large-scale mining operation
• High-impact leadership position with direct influence on safety and delivery outcomes
• Collaborative site culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Opportunity to mentor teams and shape best practices in tailings construction

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 salary range for this role is CA$105,800.00 to 141,100.00 per year . 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!