Miner (Levels 1-3) - Brucejack Mine - 13x13 (FIFO) Mining BC
Newmont is hiring Miner positions at the Brucejack Mine in northern British Columbia, a remote fly-in/fly-out underground gold mining operation located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. These 13 days on / 13 days off rotational roles support underground production through operation of mining equipment in positions such as Scoop Operator, Blaster, Longhole Driller, Mine Services, Grader Operator, and Water Truck Operator, with placement at Miner 1, Miner 2, or Miner 3 level based on experience, skills, and equipment qualifications. The position offers industry competitive pay rates, camp accommodations, onsite meals, paid commercial and charter flights, an annual travel allowance, production bonus, paid vacation, and a strong employer-paid benefits and pension package.
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Responsibilities
The Miner supports underground production at Brucejack by operating assigned mining equipment, maintaining safety standards, and contributing to efficient underground mining activities across multiple miner classifications.
- Demonstrate visible safety leadership and follow all site procedures in the underground mine.
- Safely perform operational tasks while operating assigned underground mining equipment.
- Conduct hazard identification and workplace inspections.
- Complete equipment pre-start inspections and basic maintenance tasks.
- Maintain accurate shift reports and required documentation.
- Support and mentor developing miners as needed.
- Contribute to a respectful, high-performing underground team environment.
- Operate mining equipment based on experience and assignment, including scoop, drills, cable bolter, water truck, grader, haul truck, and other underground mining machinery.
Requirements
Candidates for this fly-in/fly-out underground mining role should have mining equipment operating experience, a strong safety mindset, and the physical ability to work long underground shifts in a remote camp environment.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Experience operating heavy equipment, preferably in an underground mining environment.
- Experience operating mining equipment such as scoop, drills, cable bolter, water truck, grader, haul truck, or similar equipment.
- Strong safety mindset and teamwork skills.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
- Ability to pass a medical assessment.
- Physically able to work 12-hour underground shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work rotating day and night shifts, including weekends.
- Candidates will be placed at the applicable Miner level according to their skills, experience, and knowledge.
Perks and Benefits
Newmont offers a competitive underground mining package at Brucejack, combining strong hourly earnings, paid travel support, camp accommodations, and a comprehensive benefits and pension program for FIFO workers.
- Hourly pay of $48.73, $56.04, and $63.35/hr based on experience and equipment qualifications.
- Annual earnings range of $98,824.44 to $128,473.80.
- 13 days on / 13 days off fly-in/fly-out rotation with travel days.
- Camp accommodations provided in a remote site setting.
- Onsite meals provided while on rotation.
- Company-paid commercial and charter flights.
- $8,400 annual travel allowance, dependent on location of hire, not inclusive of company-paid flights.
- Production bonus of 10%.
- 13 days of paid vacation annually.
- Paid statutory holidays.
- Employer-paid benefits including medical, dental, paramedical services, and health spending account.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company contribution of up to 9%.
- $1,000 annual Learning and Physical Wellness benefit.
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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