Heavy Equipment Operators - Goose Project - 3x3 FIFO Rotations
B2Gold is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators for a temporary contract (up to 6 months) at the Goose Project in Nunavut, Canada. Reporting to the Superintendent, Facilities, this fly-in/fly-out role runs on a 3x3 rotation and supports essential site services and winter operations in a remote northern environment. The operator will run a range of equipment—including loaders, dozers, challenger tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, and Nodwell units—focused on snow removal, road and pad maintenance, airstrip upkeep, and general material movement. The position offers a strong hourly structure with CA$39.86/hr regular and CA$59.79/hr overtime, and B2Gold Nunavut notes a competitive compensation package with group benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
Position
Field
Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Heavy Equipment Operator supports site services and infrastructure at B2Gold’s Goose Project by operating mobile equipment safely and completing seasonal maintenance in a remote Nunavut environment.
- Operate loaders, dozers, challenger tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, and Nodwell units to meet daily site requirements.
- Complete snow removal, road maintenance, and general site activities to keep operations running safely and efficiently.
- Perform material movement, snow clearing, pad maintenance, airstrip maintenance, and other site-specific duties as assigned.
- Follow all mine site safety protocols and comply with operational procedures at all times.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment remains safe and operational.
- Monitor equipment performance and promptly report deficiencies, safety issues, or mechanical concerns.
- Clean and maintain equipment, supporting readiness and reliability in harsh conditions.
- Support general maintenance activities as required by the Facilities team.
- Participate in site services tasks including garbage removal and pacto toilet emptying.
Requirements
Candidates must have practical heavy equipment experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work independently in northern weather and remote industrial conditions.
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, skid steers, and tractors.
- Experience with Nodwell units or tracked carriers considered an asset.
- Experience working in northern, remote, or industrial work environments.
- Strong awareness of mine site safety protocols and hazard recognition.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing weather and operational demands.
- Physically capable of performing cleaning, lifting, and general maintenance tasks as part of daily duties.
Perks and Benefits
This temporary FIFO equipment operator role offers premium northern job earnings, rotational scheduling, and access to employer benefits as part of B2Gold Nunavut’s compensation package.
- Regular hourly rate of CA$39.86 and overtime rate of CA$59.79.
- Fly-in/fly-out 3x3 rotation providing extended time off between work periods.
- Up to 6-month contract opportunity at a major northern Canada mine construction project.
- Group benefits package available for employees and their dependents (as offered by B2Gold Nunavut).
- Hands-on experience operating diverse equipment fleets including loaders, dozers, telehandlers, and Nodwell units.
- Work within a safety-focused culture supporting essential road, pad, and airstrip maintenance in Nunavut.
Worksite/Project
Goose Project
The Goose Gold Project is a high-grade gold mine development in Nunavut’s Back River District, currently under construction by B2Gold Corporation. Acquired in 2022 through B2Gold’s acquisition of Sabina Gold & Silver Corp., the Goose site is positioned to become one of Canada’s next significant gold producers. Situated approximately 520 km northeast of Yellowknife, the Goose Project is designed as a fly-in/fly-out operation with a seasonal winter road for bulk supplies and a permanent airstrip for personnel transport. The project includes a centralized processing facility, open-pit and underground mining infrastructure, and a fully equipped camp with rotational accommodations. The project is creating hundreds of jobs in construction, trades, camp services, logistics, environmental monitoring, and mine operations. As Nunavut’s mining sector continues to grow, the Goose Gold Project offers long-term employment, community development, and high-grade resource development in one of Canada’s most promising gold belts.
Goose ProjectEmployer Hiring
B2Gold
B2Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based gold producer, publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, NYSE American, and Namibian Stock Exchange under the tickers BTO, BTG, and B2G. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company operates four gold mines: the Fekola mine in Mali, the Goose mine in Canada, the Masbate mine in the Philippines, and the Otjikoto mine in Namibia, and it also holds a portfolio of exploration and development projects across several countries. In Canada, B2Gold operates the Goose mine, a remote gold operation located in the Back River Gold District of Nunavut, which reached commercial production in October 2025 and is supplied by a seasonal winter ice road for fuel and materials. As a remote northern mine, Goose relies on fly-in fly-out operations and is one of the newest gold mines in the Canadian Arctic. B2Gold continues to advance growth and exploration projects around its operating mines, including the Fekola Regional expansion in Mali and further development within the Back River district in Nunavut.
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