Bus Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator - Brucejack Mine - FIFO
Newmont is hiring a Bus Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator for Brucejack Camp at the Brucejack Gold Mine in northern British Columbia, a remote fly-in/fly-out underground mining operation located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. This temporary 6-month mine-site role supports site operations by safely transporting crews, equipment, freight, and materials, while also operating heavy and off-highway equipment as required in rugged terrain and changing weather conditions. The position offers $56.04/hour, along with camp accommodations, onsite meals, and fly-in/fly-out transportation support across Western Canada.
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Responsibilities
The Bus Driver and Heavy Equipment Operator supports Brucejack site logistics by transporting personnel, freight, and materials safely while operating heavy and off-highway equipment in a remote mining environment.
- Safely operate crew transportation vehicles, including 40-passenger off-highway buses.
- Operate various heavy equipment and off-highway equipment as required for site operations.
- Conduct pre-operational inspections and routine maintenance checks on assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Complete required logbook documentation accurately and on time.
- Secure and transport equipment, freight, and materials in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Navigate rugged terrain and severe weather conditions while maintaining safe and reliable operation.
- Uphold Newmont’s safety culture and follow site procedures at all times.
Requirements
Candidates for this remote mining transport and equipment role should have strong hauling experience, a valid commercial licence, and the ability to work safely in a rugged, safety-sensitive mine environment.
- Valid Class 1 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract.
- Minimum 5+ years of hauling experience in a similar role.
- Experience with heavy equipment and off-highway equipment (considered an asset).
- Knowledge of logbook regulations, hazardous goods handling, and safe work procedures.
- Experience with highway driving and/or bus driving.
- Ability to adapt, troubleshoot basic mechanical issues, and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with strong teamwork and procedural compliance.
- Ability to work extended hours and shift work as required.
Perks and Benefits
Newmont offers a remote camp transport and equipment operating opportunity at Brucejack with competitive hourly pay, fly-in/fly-out access, and site-based accommodations and meals.
- Hourly pay of $56.04/hr.
- Temporary 6-month position.
- Fly-in/fly-out operation with pick-up points across Western Canada.
- Camp accommodations provided at Brucejack Camp.
- Onsite meals provided while on rotation.
- Opportunity to work at a remote underground gold mine in northern British Columbia.
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.
Brucejack 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.
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