Heavy Duty Mechanic - Brucejack Mine - 13 Days On / 13 Days Off + 2 Travel Days - FIFO
Newmont is seeking an experienced Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic to join its team at the Brucejack Gold Mine, a high-grade underground operation located 65 km north of Stewart in British Columbia. This fly-in/fly-out role includes full camp accommodations with private rooms, catered meals, and recreational amenities. The position operates on a 13/13 rotational schedule with 12-hour shifts. Mechanics will be responsible for diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of underground equipment such as haul trucks, drills, and scoops, directly supporting safe and efficient mine operations.
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Responsibilities
As an Underground Heavy Duty Mechanic, you'll ensure underground mobile equipment is maintained to the highest safety and performance standards.
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair underground mobile equipment including drills, scoops, and haul trucks
- Utilize manual and computerized tools for maintenance and fault detection
- Perform underground repairs in alignment with safety procedures
- Test and calibrate equipment for manufacturer compliance
- Replace parts and perform daily servicing to maximize equipment uptime
- Collaborate with other departments and complete site-specific training
Requirements
Candidates must be certified mechanics with underground experience and the physical endurance for extended remote shifts.
- Red Seal Certification - Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic
- Experience with diesel/gas-powered mobile equipment
- Previous underground mining experience preferred
- Familiarity with Sandvik, MacLean, Getman, JLG, and Diamond Drills
- Proficient with SAP for maintenance logs
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- WHMIS and TDG certifications preferred
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform 12-hour shifts
- Must pass medical, drug & alcohol screening, background check
Perks and Benefits
This role includes top-tier wages, travel and lodging, and a comprehensive remote work support system.
- Hourly wage of CA$64.32
- Private accommodation with ensuite bath, meals, and 24/7 snacks
- Fly-in/fly-out access from multiple Western Canada locations
- Fitness facilities, golf simulator, music room, and seasonal activities
- Employee-led recreation and events for strong community engagement
Worksite/Project
Brucejack Mine
The Brucejack Mine is a high-grade gold and silver underground mining operation situated in British Columbia's Golden Triangle, approximately 950 kilometers north of Vancouver. Initially developed by Pretium Resources, the mine commenced commercial production in July 2017. In March 2022, Newcrest Mining Limited acquired the Brucejack Mine, integrating it into their portfolio of Tier 1 assets. The mine is renowned for its high-grade gold deposits and has significantly contributed to the local economy through employment and infrastructure development. Ongoing exploration efforts continue to assess the potential for resource expansion, underscoring Brucejack's importance in Canada's mining sector.
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Newmont Corporation
Newmont Corporation is the world's largest gold mining company, publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker NEM and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1916, Newmont is principally a gold producer that also generates copper, silver, lead, and zinc as by-products. The company became the world's largest gold producer through its acquisition of Goldcorp in 2019 and its 2023 acquisition of Newcrest Mining, and following a portfolio streamlining completed in 2025, it now operates a concentrated group of large-scale "tier-one" mines across the Americas, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. Its operations span the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Suriname, Argentina, Peru, Ghana, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. In Canada, Newmont's operations are anchored in the Golden Triangle region of northwestern British Columbia, where it operates the Brucejack mine — one of the highest-grade underground gold mines in the world — and holds a majority interest in the Red Chris copper-gold mine, with its North American regional hub based in Vancouver. The company's products serve the jewelry, electronics, investment, and industrial sectors worldwide.
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