Shovel Operator - Red Chris Mine - 2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off - FIFO
Newmont is hiring a Production Shovel - Loader Operator for its Red Chris Mine near Dease Lake, British Columbia, located in the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. This is a fly-in/fly-out position with travel access across BC and Alberta. Employees receive comfortable camp accommodations with nutritious meals, Wi-Fi, gym access, and various recreational amenities. The role offers a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation and includes a competitive wage of $48.71/hour plus benefits and retirement savings matching.
Position
Field
Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
As a Production Shovel - Loader Operator, you'll contribute to safe and efficient loading operations in an open-pit mining environment.
- Operate hydraulic and rope shovels, and large front-end loaders safely.
- Productively load haul trucks with ore and waste materials.
- Perform equipment pre-inspections and complete FLHAs.
- Conduct work area inspections and report hazards.
- Use digital fleet management systems to coordinate work.
- Support overall site safety and production goals.
Requirements
The following qualifications are essential for success in this role:
- 3-5 years of heavy equipment experience in open-pit mining.
- 2+ years operating rope and hydraulic shovels.
- Experience with large production loaders.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license.
- Mine Rescue training considered an asset.
- Strong safety record and ability to follow procedures.
Perks and Benefits
This role includes a competitive wage and full benefits for remote camp-based mining professionals:
- Pay rate: $48.71/hour
- Fly-in/fly-out with travel allowance
- Camp accommodations with balanced meals and recreational facilities
- Access to Wi-Fi, on-site gym, and leisure activities
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Drug and alcohol-free workplace policy
Worksite/Project
Red Chris Mine
The Red Chris Mine, situated in British Columbia's Golden Triangle, is a significant copper and gold mining operation. Established in 2015, it operates as an open-pit mine with ongoing exploration to assess underground block cave potential. Initially developed by Imperial Metals, the mine became a joint venture in 2019, with Newcrest Mining Limited acquiring a 70% stake and assuming operational control, while Imperial Metals retained a 30% interest. In 2023, Newcrest was acquired by Newmont Corporation, making Newmont the majority owner and operator of Red Chris. The mine's strategic location and substantial reserves position it as a key contributor to Canada's mining sector, with ongoing developments aimed at enhancing its production capabilities and extending its operational lifespan.
Red Chris MineEmployer Hiring
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.
Newmont Corporation