Surface Labourer (Winter 2026) - Brucejack Mine - 13x13 (FIFO) BC

Newmont is hiring Surface Labourers for the Winter Snow Removal Team 2026 at Brucejack Mine in northern British Columbia. The Brucejack Mine is a remote high-grade gold and silver underground mining operation in British Columbia's Golden Triangle, approximately 950 kilometres north of Vancouver. This seasonal fly-in/fly-out labour position follows a 13-days-on, 13-days-off rotation with 12-hour shifts and supports winter surface operations through snow removal, winter site maintenance, site clean-up, material handling, construction support, and general labour duties. Surface Labourers help keep roads, work areas, and other mine site locations safe and accessible during demanding winter conditions. The position includes fly-in/fly-out travel support, camp accommodations, meals, and lodging at the remote Brucejack Mine site.

Position

Surface Labourer

Work Rotation

13 days on / 13 days off

Accommodations

Fly-In/Fly-Out (FIFO) and Camp Accommodations (Meals/Lodging)

Responsibilities

The Surface Labourer supports winter surface operations at Brucejack Mine by completing snow removal, site maintenance, cleanup, material handling, and general labour duties that help maintain safe access and efficient mine operations throughout northern British Columbia's winter season.

  • Assist with snow stacking and snow removal activities throughout the Brucejack Mine site.
  • Perform manual snow shoveling around work areas, buildings, access points, and other assigned locations.
  • Support winter site maintenance activities required to keep surface areas safe and accessible.
  • Perform general housekeeping and site clean-up duties.
  • Collect, move, organize, and handle materials as required for surface operations.
  • Support construction projects and assist tradespeople with general labour tasks.
  • Use hand tools and other assigned equipment to move materials and support site maintenance work.
  • Assist with leveling ground and preparing work areas when required.
  • Work outdoors in challenging winter weather and remote mine site conditions.
  • Follow Newmont safety procedures, site policies, and required workplace training.
  • Maintain safe work practices while completing snow removal and labour activities around active mine operations.
  • Support the Winter Snow Removal Team in maintaining safe and efficient access across the Brucejack Mine site.

Requirements

Candidates for the Surface Labourer position must be physically capable of performing demanding outdoor work in remote northern British Columbia winter conditions. The role requires a strong commitment to workplace safety, the ability to work 12-hour shifts, and the physical capacity to complete snow removal, material handling, and general labour duties.

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must be physically fit and capable of performing demanding general labour work.
  • Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Mining, industrial, construction, or previous general labour experience considered an asset.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence preferred.
  • WHMIS certification considered an asset.
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification considered an asset.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong commitment to workplace and mine site safety.
  • Ability to work safely outdoors in snow, cold temperatures, and challenging winter conditions.
  • Must successfully complete required pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Perks and Benefits

Newmont offers this Surface Labourer position as a seasonal winter fly-in/fly-out opportunity at Brucejack Mine with competitive hourly compensation and remote camp support. Employees work a balanced 13/13 rotational schedule while supporting winter snow removal and surface maintenance operations at one of northern British Columbia's major underground gold and silver mines.

  • Hourly pay of $32.28/hour.
  • 13 days on / 13 days off rotational schedule.
  • 12-hour work shifts.
  • Fly-in/fly-out work arrangement for the remote Brucejack Mine site.
  • Camp accommodations provided during work rotations.
  • Meals and lodging provided at the remote mine camp.
  • Opportunity to work on the dedicated Winter Snow Removal Team 2026.
  • Experience supporting winter surface operations at a major underground gold and silver mine.

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 Mine

Employer 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

Industry

Mining

Date

2026-09-10

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