Heavy Equipment Technician - Goose Project - FIFO 3x3 with Camp
B2Gold, a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is hiring Open Pit Heavy Equipment Technicians for its mining operations in Nunavut. This full-time fly-in fly-out (FIFO) positions follows a 3x3 rotation schedule. The role is based at an open-pit mining site where technicians will perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy mining equipment such as haul trucks, loaders, dozers, graders, drills, and shovels. With an estimated annual earning potential of $172,250, world-class benefits, and camp accommodations, this is an opportunity to advance a career with a global mining leader committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability.
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Field
Trades & TechniciansWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of a variety of heavy mining equipment including haul trucks, loaders, dozers, graders, drills, and shovels in an open-pit mining enviornment.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on open-pit mining equipment including haul trucks, loaders, dozers, graders, drills, and shovels.
- Inspect, diagnose, and test equipment to ensure proper performance to manufacturer specifications.
- Fabricate alternative parts to safely replace OEM components when required.
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and parts usage in the CMMS system.
- Collaborate with the maintenance team to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must possess strong technical expertise and experience in heavy equipment maintenance. Key requirements include:
- Minimum 5 years of experience, including apprenticeship, preferably in remote and arctic conditions.
- Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician certification, or Nunavut Certificate of Qualifications.
- Proven experience working with open-pit and auxiliary equipment.
- Hands-on field experience with Caterpillar equipment required.
- Experience with Sandvik DR650 drills considered a strong asset.
Perks and Benefits
B2Gold offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to support employees and their families. Benefits include:
- Annual earnings estimated at $172,250 (based on $62.50/hr regular and $93.75/hr overtime).
- Salary commensurate with skills, knowledge, and experience.
- Fly-in fly-out rotation (3x3) with camp accommodations.
- Comprehensive group benefits plan for employees and dependents.
- Opportunities to work with a global mining leader with projects across Canada and worldwide.
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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