Heavy Equipment Operator Iii - Goose Project - 3X3 (3 Weeks On, 3 Weeks Off) - FIFO
B2Gold, an international senior gold producer based in Vancouver, is hiring for an Operator III - Open Pit at its Goose Project in Nunavut. This fly-in/fly-out role follows a 3x3 rotation and includes full camp accommodations and travel. The Operator III will be responsible for operating heavy equipment in a hard rock open pit mining environment.
Position
Field
Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Operator III will safely operate multiple types of heavy equipment while maintaining site standards and supporting daily mining activities.
- Operate excavators (390, 6015), dozers (D8/D9), graders, and rigid haul trucks
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and minor maintenance
- Set up benches, scale highwalls, and load haul trucks
- Assist with drill pattern prep, waste dump management, and grading
- Clear haul roads and work areas
- Help develop and follow SOPs
- Keep detailed usage and maintenance records
- Participate in daily safety toolbox talks
Requirements
Applicants must have significant experience in open pit mining and meet educational and licensing requirements.
- Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operation in hard rock open pit mine
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license required
Perks and Benefits
B2Gold provides comprehensive compensation and travel support for this Operator III position in Nunavut.
- Estimated annual earnings: $115,752
- Hourly rate: $42.00 regular, $63.00 overtime
- Camp accommodations provided
- Fly-in/fly-out travel included
- Full group benefits package for employees and dependents
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 Corporation is a Vancouver-based senior gold mining company with a strong presence in international markets and a growing footprint in Canada’s mining sector. Founded in 2007, B2Gold has built a reputation for responsible gold production through successful operations in Mali, Namibia, and the Philippines, while expanding into Canada through the development of the Goose Project in Nunavut. The Goose Project, part of the Back River Gold District, marks B2Gold’s first Canadian mining development. Located in Nunavut’s remote Kitikmeot Region, this high-grade open-pit and underground gold mine is set to begin production in 2025, bringing hundreds of skilled trades, technical, and fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) jobs to Northern Canada. The mine is expected to produce over 300,000 ounces of gold annually, making it a cornerstone of B2Gold’s long-term strategy. With a head office in Vancouver, BC, B2Gold supports Canada’s mining industry not only through resource development but also by championing ESG standards, Indigenous partnerships, and environmental responsibility. The company engages closely with Inuit communities through the Kitikmeot Inuit Association and integrates traditional knowledge into its operations.
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