The Company

B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, the Goose Project under construction in northern Canada, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland.

Position

Specialist, Jumbo Operator, Nunavut

Location and Reporting Structure

Reporting to the Manager, Underground Mining, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground mining equipment safely and efficiently, including bolting jumbos, Maclean bolters, ANFO loaders, scooptrams (6yd, 8yd, 10yd), haul trucks (30t, Slt), underground light vehicles, and scissor lifts, following site standard operating procedures.
• Complete thorough pre/post-operational inspections of equipment, reporting deficiencies or damage to the Shift Supervisor.
• Perform and train coworkers in post-blast inspections, mucking out development rounds, ore and waste haulage, and recognizing and addressing poor ground conditions.
• Read and follow engineering-issued driving layouts, ensuring proper face preparation and adherence to mining protocols.
• Install mine services, scale,slashes,benches, bolt, and screen development areas using the Bolting Jumbo, and maintain safe ground conditions.
• Drill development rounds, load explosives, and conduct blasting operations safely and efficiently.
• Coach and mentor other employees.
• Report shift details to the Shift Supervisor in a timely manner and maintain a high level of housekeeping in the underground mine.

Desired Competencies and Requirements

• Seven (7) years of development mining experience with a demonstrated high level of proficiency in relevant tasks.
• Experience with Sandvik equipment is highly desirable.
• Valid First Aid certificate and blasting ticket in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• Well-developed leadership skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Compensation and Benefits

For informational purposes, the estimated annual earnings are $186,719.00 for 2184 scheduled hours (combined regular hourly rate of $67.75 and overtime rate of $101.63) in a work year.

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.

Application and Contact Information

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.

Closing Date

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST April 1st, 2026, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.