Dewatering Technician - Mount Milligan Mine - CAMP
Centerra Gold is hiring a Dewatering Technician for a 3-month fixed-term role at its Mount Milligan Mine in British Columbia. The successful candidate will assist in the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and relocation of dewatering systems to support water management on site. This camp-based position operates on a 7x7 schedule with 12-hour shifts and offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $36.10 to $44.12. Employees receive free bus transportation from Fort St. James and Mackenzie, tax-free travel allowances, professional development opportunities, and access to private room camp accommodations with full amenities.
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Responsibilities
The Dewatering Technician will be responsible for supporting site water management through infrastructure maintenance and equipment operation.
- Maintain operational integrity of all dewatering systems
- Assist with pipeline relocation, pump setup, and refueling
- Support HDPE pipe fusing and splicing
- Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, and excavators
- Maintain clean and safe work environments
- Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement efforts
- Participate in training and mentoring initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned by the department
Requirements
Candidates must have hands-on mining and dewatering experience, physical capability, and a commitment to safety protocols.
- 4+ years mining experience in dewatering or pumping roles
- Knowledge of HDPE fusing and installation (4" to 42" lines)
- Experience installing well pumps
- Equipment operation experience (dozer, loader, excavator)
- Valid driver's license and personal transportation
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Strong safety record and attendance history
- Must pass pre-employment testing
Perks and Benefits
Centerra offers competitive pay, comprehensive accommodations, and professional development support for fixed-term Dewatering Technicians.
- $36.10 - $44.12 per hour
- Camp accommodations with private room and amenities
- Tax-free travel allowance based on distance
- Free bus transportation from Fort St. James and Mackenzie
- Work gear and equipment reimbursements
- Technical development and training opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive work culture
Worksite/Project
Mount Milligan Mine
Located approximately 155 kilometers northwest of Prince George in central British Columbia, Canada, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit operation producing both copper and gold. The mine features a 60,000-tonne-per-day capacity copper flotation processing plant. In February 2024, Centerra Gold announced an agreement with Royal Gold to extend the mine's life to 2035, with plans to further increase its longevity through ongoing exploration and development. This extension underscores the mine's significant role in the regional economy and its contribution to Canada's mining industry.
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Centerra Gold
Centerra Gold Inc. is a Canadian-based gold and copper mining company, publicly traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the tickers CG and CGAU and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company is focused on operating, developing, exploring, and acquiring gold and copper properties in North America, Türkiye, and other markets, and currently operates two producing mines: the Mount Milligan gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, and the Öksüt gold mine in Türkiye. In addition to its producing operations, Centerra owns the Kemess project in the Toodoggone district of northern British Columbia, the Goldfield development project in Nevada, and a Molybdenum Business Unit comprising the Thompson Creek mine in Idaho, the Langeloth metallurgical facility in Pennsylvania, and the Endako mine in British Columbia. Its Canadian flagship, Mount Milligan, is a large open-pit operation that produces both gold and copper concentrate and anchors the company's North American portfolio, while Centerra continues to advance a self-funded pipeline of growth and exploration projects, including the restart of its Thompson Creek molybdenum operation.
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