Heavy Equipment Operator (MLA) - Goose Project - FIFO - 3x3 Work Rotations
B2Gold, a respected international senior gold producer based in Vancouver, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) for its Marine Laydown Area (MLA) at the Goose Project in Nunavut. This fly-in/fly-out role operates on a 3x3 rotation with full camp accommodations. The HEO will operate a variety of heavy machinery to support material handling and construction tasks in an Arctic mining environment. With annual earnings estimated at $108,173 and a full benefits package, this is a great opportunity for skilled operators with remote and greenfield experience.
Position
Field
Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Heavy Equipment Operator will safely operate machinery to support site development and operations:
- Operate dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders, loaders, and compactors
- Safely load and offload rocks, debris, and materials
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team via radio
- Conduct pre- and post-operation inspections; report deficiencies
- Lubricate, clean, and refuel equipment as needed
- Advise management of repairs, upgrades, or replacement needs
- Follow all safety procedures and support a cooperative team environment
Requirements
Qualified candidates should meet the following requirements for Arctic heavy equipment operations:
- Minimum 3 years' experience operating heavy equipment in Arctic or greenfield environments
- Hands-on experience with D6-D8 dozers, 200-349 track hoes, 730 rock trucks, 14H-14M graders, loaders, and compactors
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver's license (Class 3 preferred)
- Completion of a Heavy Equipment Operator training program considered an asset
Perks and Benefits
B2Gold offers competitive compensation and remote-site benefits to support this operational role:
- Estimated annual earnings of $108,173
- Regular hourly wage: $39.25; Overtime: $58.88
- Comprehensive benefits plan for employees and dependents
- Fly-in/fly-out travel provided to and from Nunavut
- Camp accommodations included at the Marine Laydown Area, Goose Project
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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