Light Duty Mechanic - Brucejack Mine - 2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off - FIFO
Newmont is hiring a Light Duty Mechanic for its Brucejack Gold Mine, located in the rugged alpine terrain of northern British Columbia, 65 kilometres north of Stewart. This fly-in/fly-out position includes private camp accommodations with en-suite rooms, full meal services, fitness and recreational amenities, and a supportive community atmosphere. The role operates on a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation and offers a competitive wage of CA$61.20 per hour. Mechanic responsibilities include diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of light vehicles and mobile equipment critical to site operations.
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Responsibilities
As a Light Duty Mechanic, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing light vehicles and equipment essential to mine operations.
- Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on light vehicles and systems
- Maintain and repair brakes, suspension, engines, electrical, and HVAC systems
- Conduct routine services such as oil changes and lubrications
- Test, adjust, and calibrate systems per manufacturer specs
- Organize and track parts inventory and work areas
- Document all maintenance and report findings to supervisors
Requirements
Ideal candidates should bring strong mechanical expertise, certification, and adaptability to cold, remote environments.
- Interprovincial Red Seal Certification - Automotive Equipment Mechanic
- 4+ years' experience with gas-powered equipment
- Experience with ATVs, snowmobiles, and snow cats is an asset
- Valid driver's license
- WHMIS and TDG certification or willingness to obtain
- Physically fit and able to work in extreme weather conditions
- Strong communication and team skills
Perks and Benefits
This position provides top-tier compensation, comfortable accommodations, and comprehensive support for fly-in/fly-out workers.
- Hourly wage of CA$61.20
- Private room with ensuite washroom and full catering
- Recreational facilities: gym, golf simulator, music room
- Employee-run recreation committee and activities
- Fly-in/fly-out travel from various Western Canadian hubs
- Supportive and safety-oriented team environment
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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