Underground Production Miner - III - Goose Project - 3x3 FIFO
B2Gold is hiring Underground Production Miner III for its Nunavut, Canada operations (Goose Project, Back River) on a fly-in/fly-out 3x3 rotation. Reporting to the Supervisor, Underground Production, this role supports underground production mining through safe operation of key underground equipment such as scooptrams (6, 8, and 10 yd), haul trucks (30t and SLT), and underground light vehicles, following site SOPs and maintaining strict safety standards. Core duties include pre- and post-blast inspections, ore and waste haulage, development mucking, stope loading and blasting to design, and detailed shift reporting, along with high housekeeping standards underground. Compensation is listed at $48.50/hour regular and $72.75/hour overtime, with estimated annual earnings of approximately $133,666 based on 2,184 scheduled hours, and B2Gold Nunavut notes a group benefits package for employees and eligible dependents.
Position
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Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Underground Production Miner III supports safe, efficient underground production by operating mobile equipment, completing blasting-related tasks, and maintaining high standards for reporting and housekeeping.
- Operate underground mining equipment safely and efficiently, including scooptrams (6 yd, 8 yd, 10 yd), haul trucks (30t and SLT), and underground light vehicles, in line with site SOPs.
- Complete thorough pre-operational and post-operational inspections; report deficiencies, damage, or safety concerns to the Shift Supervisor.
- Perform pre- and post-blast inspections to verify safe conditions and compliance with blasting procedures.
- Complete ore and waste haulage activities, supporting production and development requirements.
- Recognize changing ground conditions and follow site protocol when poor ground conditions are encountered.
- Muck out development rounds to maintain headings and support advance rates.
- Conduct stope loading, timing, and blasting according to design requirements and site standards.
- Provide accurate and timely reporting of shift activities, production details, and issues to the Shift Supervisor.
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping throughout underground work areas.
- Take direction from Underground Supervisors and collaborate respectfully with supporting teams.
Requirements
Candidates must bring underground production experience, demonstrated equipment competency, and required safety certifications for a rotational FIFO mining environment.
- Minimum 3 years of underground production mining experience with strong proficiency in relevant tasks.
- Demonstrated competency operating scooptrams (6 yd, 8 yd, 10 yd), haul trucks (30t and SLT), and underground light vehicles.
- Experience with Sandvik AutoMine tele-remote system, LHDs, and haul trucks is highly desirable.
- Valid Standard First Aid certificate (required).
- Approval letter from the Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD) considered an asset.
- Ability to follow SOPs, complete inspections, and maintain accurate production and safety reporting.
- Strong safety mindset with the ability to recognize hazards such as poor ground conditions and follow escalation protocols.
Perks and Benefits
This Underground Production Miner III role offers strong FIFO earnings potential, rotational scheduling, and access to employer benefits while supporting underground production at a northern Canadian mine site.
- Estimated annual earnings of approximately $133,666 based on 2,184 scheduled hours.
- Regular hourly rate of $48.50 and overtime rate of $72.75.
- Fly-in/fly-out 3x3 rotation providing extended time off between work periods.
- Group benefits package for employees and their dependents (as offered by B2Gold Nunavut).
- Compensation commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills (as stated by employer).
- Opportunity to work with modern underground fleets and systems, including Sandvik AutoMine tele-remote (experience highly desirable).
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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