Electrical Foreman - Hemlo Gold Mine - FIFO 14x14 Days Only
Barminco Mine Services Canada Ltd., a division of the Perenti Group, is seeking an experienced Electrical Foreman to support operations at Hemlo Mine near Marathon, Ontario. As part of a leading global hard-rock underground mining contractor, the Electrical Foreman will oversee underground electricians, manage critical infrastructure installations, and lead the development of the mine's electrical and fibre backbone. This FIFO role offers a 14/14 rotation, camp accommodations, meals, and a competitive compensation package in a dynamic and safety-driven environment.
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Responsibilities
The Electrical Foreman will lead underground electrical crews, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and manage infrastructure projects throughout the Hemlo Mine site.
- Lead and mentor underground electricians; plan and supervise daily tasks
- Enforce safety standards and standard operating procedures
- Schedule, coordinate, and monitor electrical installations and repairs
- Support tele-remoting systems and Sandvik automated equipment
- Collaborate with the Maintenance Superintendent and client teams
- Design and install underground reticulation systems, including PTOs and pump starters
- Perform high-voltage cable splicing and terminations
- Conduct rigging and slinging of heavy electrical components
- Interpret and execute work from blueprints and technical schematics
- Participate in continuous improvement and operational support initiatives
Requirements
Ideal candidates will bring strong technical expertise in underground electrical systems and a proven leadership background in mining operations.
- Ontario Provincial Trade License or Red Seal Certification
- Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core
- 7-10 years underground mining electrical experience
- Minimum 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Experience with HV equipment, reticulation, PLCs, Sandvik drills, and Automine scoops
- Proficient in Canadian/Ontario Electrical Code and CSA M421-00
- Skilled in HV cable splicing and rigging heavy components
- Strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Computer proficiency (spreadsheets, Oracle Procurement, email)
- Ability to work independently and in diverse cultural settings
Perks and Benefits
This leadership role offers a FIFO rotation, competitive compensation, and career advancement opportunities with one of the world's top underground mining contractors.
- 14/14 rotation - days only
- Camp accommodations and meals near Marathon, ON
- Health and medical benefits
- Competitive salary and RRSP contributions
- Career development with global mining contractor
- Supportive, safety-driven workplace culture
- Pre-employment Fit for Duty medical including drug and alcohol screening required
Worksite/Project
Hemlo Gold Mine
The Hemlo Gold Mine sits about 35 kilometres east of Marathon in northwestern Ontario, along the Trans-Canada Highway north of Lake Superior. One of Canada's longest-running gold camps, Hemlo was discovered in 1981 and has produced gold from both underground and open-pit operations since 1985, yielding roughly 25 million ounces to date. The camp historically hosted three mines — Williams, David Bell, and Golden Giant — of which the Williams operation and its associated underground zones remain active today. The site is supported by established infrastructure, including a 10,000-tonne-per-day mill and a modern underground complex accessed by shaft and ramp, with a western open-pit expansion planned to begin in 2027. The property spans more than 45,000 hectares along the Hemlo greenstone belt and holds over a decade of gold reserves, with an active exploration program targeting further growth near existing infrastructure.
Hemlo Gold MineEmployer Hiring
Barminco Canada
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is the Canadian operating arm of Barminco, one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining services companies and a key brand within the Perenti Group, an ASX-listed diversified global mining services company originating in Australia. With more than three decades of experience, Barminco provides underground contract mining services — including mine development, production mining, haulage, ground support, shaft sinking, raise boring, cable bolting, and equipment supply and maintenance — to mine owners across Australia, Africa, and North America. In Canada, Barminco entered the market in 2020 as the underground contractor at Barrick Gold's Hemlo gold mine in the Marathon district of northwestern Ontario, roughly 350 kilometres east of Thunder Bay, and it also provides underground mining services at the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia. As part of Perenti, Barminco operates one of the largest underground mining equipment fleets in the world and employs thousands of people across more than twenty projects internationally, mobilizing skilled crews and modern fleets to deliver rapid, high-volume underground development and production for its mining clients.
Barminco Canada